Do I or Don't I?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Nightstick, Jan 19, 2010.

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  1. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    My LFS has 3 Anemome Hermit Crabs, I am getting mixed opinions whether or not they are reef safe? My guts says they are since they carry anemomes on their back allday? Does anyone have any experience with these, I would love to have something different in my tank but I have learned the hard way before. I think they are $30 by the way!;D
     
    Nightstick, Jan 19, 2010
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  2. ranger2806

    ranger2806 Fire Shrimp

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    i would think you will be fine.
     
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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    My thinking is the oposite of yours. Since they carry an anemone on their shell and anemones sting..............
     
    unclejed, Jan 19, 2010
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  4. zjpeter

    zjpeter Ritteri Anemone

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    +1 to UncleJed. crabs aren't the most graceful thing in a tank. you wouldn't want them crawling over an expensive coral...
     
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  5. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Good point, these bad fellas would do a reenactment of godzilla on my SPS!
     
    Nightstick, Jan 19, 2010
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