{"product_id":"orange-leg-purple-claw-hermit-crab","title":"Purple Claw Orange Hermit Crab","description":"\u003cp class=\"headline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePylopaguropsis speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurple Claw Orange Hermit Crab\u003c\/em\u003e, is a particularly attractive and somewhat uncommon species of small hermit crab. Its vivid red coloration and distinctive spoon-shaped claws make it both eye-catching and useful in reef aquariums. It helps keep the substrate and rock surfaces clean by consuming leftover food and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndo-Pacific – especially Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabout 2–3 cm (depending on shell size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24–27 °C (75–81 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlgae, detritus, leftover food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful and active scavenger; requires plenty of empty shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDue to its small size, ideal for nano and reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom 30 L (approx. 8 gal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePylopaguropsis speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands out for its bright red coloration and beneficial cleaning behavior. It makes an excellent addition to the aquarium’s clean-up crew, helping maintain balance and cleanliness. Peaceful, compact, and visually appealing, it coexists well with shrimps, snails, and small reef fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ethical Aquatics Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57000705654944,"sku":"hermitcrab-purpleclaw","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0467\/4299\/5104\/files\/orange-legged-hermit-crab.jpg?v=1778214382","url":"https:\/\/ethicalaquatics.ca\/products\/orange-leg-purple-claw-hermit-crab","provider":"Ethical Aquatics Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}