Tags: Crustacean.
The halloween hermit crab Ciliopagurus strigatus also known as the striped hermit crab or orange legged hermit crab is a brightly colored aquatic hermit crab of the family Diogenidae. Besides its ability to routinely clean algae in aquariums the halloween hermit crab’s festive striped coloration also appeals to enthusiasts; it is considered the most brightly colored hermit crab in normal aquarium use.