Hermit and snail question

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by VT rules, Apr 24, 2006.

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  1. jonathan

    jonathan Aiptasia Anemone

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    snails............good
    hermit crabs...spawns of satan
     
    jonathan, Apr 25, 2006
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  2. VT rules

    VT rules Bristle Worm

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    That't bad to hear since I've got about 20 of 'em. I just noticed one of my red tipped hermits showing off his big, new, margarita snail shell. :eek:
     
    VT rules, Apr 25, 2006
    VT rules, Apr 25, 2006
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    In my opinion...snails are more efficient in the long run...they dont kill each other. With hermits, they might be very good at getting algae and eating left overs...but they dont last as long as snails. I have had about 7 mexican turbo snails in my tank for 3 years...and i now have about 5 hermits left...origonally i had around 30.
     
    Bruce, Apr 25, 2006
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  4. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    Today, I found my Banded Coral Shrimp munching on one of my hermit crabs. So, it's not just the crabs that eat each other. (I hope it wasn't the Electric Blue Hermit. I liked him.)
     
    SAW39, Apr 29, 2006
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