hermit crab

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  1. fishpoop

    fishpoop Feather Duster

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    so i just got some more new additions to my tank. i got a scarlet hermit crab and two new turbo snails. im on this huge hermit crab craze right now so i was wondering what should be the next hermit crab to get? since i know they do prefer to live in groups.

    i was also intrested in horseshoe crabs...any feedback on this?

    what is a great cleaner for crabs?
     
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  3. fishpoop

    fishpoop Feather Duster

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    anyone?

    i havent talked to anyone on here about hermit crabs yet....does anyone even have/had one before?
     
  4. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    I used to have 15 reds and they multiplied to about 20 then all died off. I don't know if they will get along with blues, or horseshoes. Mexican reds (they are the small ones) are more aggressive than the other hermits. Sally lightfoots can be aggressive too. If you have the red that are bright red, they are more peaceful than the darker reds. I remember seeing one crab that had tiny white and pink anemones on the claws to use as defense. I wanted to get it because it was so neat, but $60 for one little crab was too expensive for my taste. I think those are anemone boxer crabs or something like that.
    Crustaceans - Boxer Crab
     
  5. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    I would definitely avoid a horseshoe crab.