
Snails and hermit crab compatibility | Reef2Reef
Oct 16, 2021 · I just purchased 3 Astea and 3 Nassarius snails without knowing about the hermit crabs killing them. I have about 6 blue leg hermits and one red leg. I have plenty of shells that …
Hermit Crabs | Reef2Reef
Nov 11, 2022 · I have these hermit crabs that were accidentally brought home from the beach, and I found some online that look like these that are called thin-striped hermit crabs. I thought …
What are the completely "reef-safe" crabs? Are they even a thing?
Aug 17, 2022 · The crabs I will be considering include the true crabs (Brachyura) and some "crabs" from Anomura, including hermit crabs (Paguroidea) and porcelain crabs …
Best Hermit Crab? | Reef2Reef
Apr 20, 2024 · Hi, I’m getting some Hermit Crabs for my tank soon, it’ll be a reef tank that is 15 gallons of usable space. Which hermit crab would you recommend? PS..I’ll be having other …
Where to get extra shells for Hermit Crabs? | Reef2Reef
Aug 13, 2017 · Hi guys, I’ve got some hermit crabs and would like to know where is the best place to get some extra shells? Can I buy them online? Any suggestion? I got this from the LFS but …
Hermit crabs dangerous to snails | Reef2Reef
Oct 1, 2019 · I have three or four hermit crabs in my tank.Question is, i just introduced 3 nerite snails to my tank 3/4 to 1 inch long, i’ve noticed a couple of smaller snails have been taken …
Hermit crabs eating bristle worms | Reef2Reef
Jul 29, 2023 · Previously regularly saw multiple 2"+ bristle worms, especially during feeding. Added 6 total blue-legged hermits to my 20g and I haven't noticed them since. Do hermit crabs …
Has anyone seen any captive-bred saltwater hermit crabs?
Jan 15, 2025 · I care a lot about only getting aquacultured/captive bred/maricultured livestock for my aquarium. Has anyone seen anyone selling captive bred hermit crabs? If no one is, how …
halloween hermit crab | Reef2Reef
Jun 25, 2017 · Halloween hermit crabs, Ciliopagurus sp., specialize in living in flat conical and long shaped shells. Most commonly this includes cowrie (when the hermits are young and …
Hermit crabs - reef-safe? - Beginners Discussion - Nano-Reef …
Aug 10, 2012 · I've been reading that hermit crabs, being omnivores, are not quite reef-safe as they may pick at corals and eat snails. Knowing that, I've been holding off getting them and …