ID dwarf hermit crab

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I’m new to aquariums, and a friend who has been in the hobby awhile gave me a hermit crab. I can’t decide exactly what type it is.
admittedly not the best photo, will post more if I can get one

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Dark red, almost brown
I've got about a dozen different types in my tanks and it doesn't resemble any of them (arguably I don't have the best image for comparison). It appears to be in a conch shell so I'm guessing it's a fair size?

red-leg-hermit-crab-e1552954918142_498x_a58dd300-eaeb-4b7f-ad35-c8319fa5f423_800x.jpg


Does this more closely resemble it? This is a red leg (not scarlet) hermit crab. If so, reef safe and an excellent algae eater and addition to your cleanup crew.
 
I've got about a dozen different types in my tanks and it doesn't resemble any of them (arguably I don't have the best image for comparison). It appears to be in a conch shell so I'm guessing it's a fair size?

red-leg-hermit-crab-e1552954918142_498x_a58dd300-eaeb-4b7f-ad35-c8319fa5f423_800x.jpg


Does this more closely resemble it? This is a red leg (not scarlet) hermit crab. If so, reef safe and an excellent algae eater and addition to your cleanup crew.
That’s it exactly
 

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