doktorstick Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I want these Zebra Hermits/Left-Hand Zebra Hermits and Mama of Rockin' Reef sells them for $1. Unfortunately, she can only get them in minimum lots of 50. Well, we need to get 50 ordered. (Though I'm sure she'll want to keep a few on stock. Total Needed: 50 My Need: 6 Remainder Needed: 44 Next! Who's in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Oh Chris...you are hilarious!! Thanks for doing this, but upon further investigation of these lil' guys, as I have never really heard of them before, they are an awesome addition to the reef aquarium!! I added the stats below...I will be more than happy to add them to my stock on a permanent basis. Thank YOU Chris for finding this addition...I'll be adding some to every one of my aquariums, so I am ordering 100. Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab (Calcinus laevimanus) QUICK STATS Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Max. Size: 1" Color Form: Black, Blue, Orange Diet: Herbivore Origin: Hawaii, Pacific Ocean Family: Diogenidae + View larger image The Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab is one of the most popular hermit crabs for the home marine aquarium. It gets its name from its distinct coloration. Calcinus laevimanus is named for its black and white pincers and the white bands that dress its otherwise dark legs. Like other members of the genus Calcinus, the Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab also has long eyestalks. However, this particular crab's eyestalks are a brilliant blue and fades into an orange-tinged upper half. Also known as the Hawaiian Reef or Left-Handed Hermit Crab, the Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab is very small but boasts an enlarged left claw. If attacked by a predator or threatened, the Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab backs into its shell and uses the large left claw to block and defend the entrance to its shell. The Dwarf Zebra is found in the inter-tidal areas across the Indo-Pacific from Africa to Australia to Hawaii. Since they scavenge for detritus and consume nuisance algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), the Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab is a highly desired addition to the home reef aquarium. If there are insufficient algae in the aquarium, their diet should be supplemented with dried seaweed. Like other invertebrates, care needs to be taken with the use of medications. Additionally, strict water parameters must be maintained. Be sure to accommodate their growth by supplying empty shells of various size and shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I'm in for 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneb Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I want these Zebra Hermits/Left-Hand Zebra Hermits and Mama of Rockin' Reef sells them for $1. Unfortunately, she can only get them in minimum lots of 50. Well, we need to get 50 ordered. (Though I'm sure she'll want to keep a few on stock. Total Needed: 50 My Need: 6 Remainder Needed: 44 Next! Who's in? I would like 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 What do they look like? I might want a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 What do they look like? I might want a couple. From google: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 put me in for 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 what kind of hermit is in your photo, doktor? i want that one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 You can put me down for 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 That looks like a regular blue leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doktorstick Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nope, not an reg. blue. It's an electric blue. Distinctively different from reg. blue. Mama is going to stock left-handed as a matter of course so, I guess, this group buy is shut down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Vash Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I'll take 5. That will leave 10 more. I just won't be able to pick them up until next Friday. I'll be in SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 so ive got like 5 of the Hawaiin lefthanded zebra crabs and they dont look like that at all, the left hand is 3 times as big as the right hand. And there claws are grey in color. This is what the left handed looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 so ive got like 5 of the Hawaiin lefthanded zebra crabs and they dont look like that at all, the left hand is 3 times as big as the right hand. And there claws are grey in color. This is what the left handed looks like My batch come in tomorrow...we'll see how they measure up!! Where did you get yours from Jeremy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Mama, Can you get any of the micro hermits? I need a bunch of those. I'm slowly eliminating snails in my tank. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 offroad has it right...the one the upper pic has claws of equal size, the lower one has a larger claw consistent with the description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doktorstick Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Mama's order came in. Go pick up your hermits. They are left-handed zebras, both from coloring and claw size. They are fantastic! Also, she has Halloween Electric Blue hermit crabs (very cool) and these fluorescent orange snails. I can't remember what they are called off-hand. She ordered a bunch of crabs because of ya'lls post, so go by and pick them up so she does more for us in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Mama's order came in. Go pick up your hermits. They are left-handed zebras, both from coloring and claw size. They are fantastic! Also, she has Halloween Electric Blue hermit crabs (very cool) and these fluorescent orange snails. I can't remember what they are called off-hand. She ordered a bunch of crabs because of ya'lls post, so go by and pick them up so she does more for us in the future! Thanks Chris....PLEASE let me know about your orchid dotty... I do have LOTS of left-handed zebras, Halloween Electric Blue hermits, cats-eye snails as the new CUC crew stock, plus all the regulars...nassarius,astrea,cerith,emeralds,peppermints,blue leg,scarletts,skunk cleaners,Fire Shrimp... I'll post pix of the new clams tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wippit Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Those guys look awesome. Sure wish I had a tank up... (I gotta keep chanting: be patient, be patient...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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