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Family Paguridae

Phimochirus operculatus

(Stimpson, 1859)

Polka-dotted Hermit, Dwarf Blue-leg Hermit

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean

Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits intertidal zones.

General Husbandry: 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)

 Phimochirus operculatus (Polka-dotted Hermit, Dwarf Blue-leg Hermit)
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