Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Gulf of Mexico.
Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits intertidal zones.
General Husbandry: Its eyestalks are white with grayish-blue eyes.
Another fairly good hermit for reef systems yet may eat 'very' small fishes such as nano gobies and small tubeworms.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Subclass: Eumalacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Superfamily: Paguroidea
Family: Paguridae
Genus: Phimochirus
FYI: Not fussy about water quality.
Experience Level: Beginner
Diet: Omnivore
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Environment: Reef or fish-only aquarium
Coral Safe: Yes
Fish Safe: With caution
Invertebrate Safe: With caution
Temperature Range: 72 - 83°F (22 - 28°C)
