Purple Claw Orange Hermit
$12.00
(pylopaguropsis speciosa)
The PCO Hermit (pylopaguropsis speciosa) is also known as the Spoon clawed hermit geting its name from its external appearience and anatomy. This hermit is reef safe and a great addition to your clean up crew. They are fairly confident and will roam freely. They make great scavengers eating excess food, detritus and algae’s.
| Care | Temperament | Diet |
| Easy | Peaceful | Omnivore |
| Max Size | Conditions | Population |
| 3/4” | Normal | 1/5 Gallons |
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Purple Claw Orange Hermit Crab
The PCO Hermit Crab, pylopaguropsis speciosa, is a scavenging invertebrate. An uncommon CUC member, the Polkadot hermit consumes excess food, detritus and algaes. This hermit is considered to be a less aggressive species of hermit crab thus making it a better reef inhabitant. As with all hermits, it is best to have extra shells hidden in the tank so they do not compete with other hermits and snails for a new shell after they molt.
Acclimation:
Slow temperature acclimation: 15-30 min
Dripping is the preferred method of acclimation for all inverts. Most invertebrates will do well with a 1 hour drip. More sensitive invertebrates like starfish and urchins should be dripped for longer.
The AccuDrip by Innovatiove Marine is an excellent, affordable, acclimation tool to make dripping marine inhabitants easy and pain free.
Notes for Success:
- Always have extra shells in the tank
- Supplement feeding if no algae is available
- Make sure there is no significant change in water temperature while acclimating.
- They are not tolerant of high nitrates
- They are not tolerant of copper medications
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