Hermits

[MBVette]

If I want to add hermits to the tank which are the ones that are the safest. I say that loosely bc I know none of them are really safe with snails and other things. I have heard that both scarlet and blue crabs are in the safer variety. But just looking for some more input.

 

Thanks

[zygote2k]

scarlets grow fast and become an issue. I use tiniest blue legs that I can find. I currently have about 300 in my 120.

[Rosco's Reefs]

Don't they eat your snails? Or do you use crabs instead of snails? Thx

[Coral Hind]

I have never seen a hermit attack and kill a snail that is upright. I have seen snails that have fallen off the glass or rocks and the crab run over to clean them out but I think it would have to be a good size crab to flip a snail over and eat it.

 

Between the two you listed I would go with the blue legged.