Clibanarius Africanus

[Kevin_D]

Is this species of Hermit Crab a marine species, or brackish? what SG do they need?

Thanks

 

[nmonks]

Brackish to marine. Supposedly tolerant of freshwater, too. But I wouldn't keep them thus. Mid to high end brackish is probably best (SG 1.010+).

Cheers, Neale

 

[Kevin_D]

Thanks, do you know if they are hardy, or are they difficult to keep?

 

[nmonks]

They're presumably a lot like other Clinibarius species: basically hardy, but intolerant of copper and requiring essentially marine aquarium quality water (i.e., no ammonia/nitrite, and reasonably low nitrate).

Cheers, Neale

Thanks, do you know if they are hardy, or are they difficult to keep?