snails and hermits?

saltwaterdave · 12-17-2002, 05:53 PM

I was thinking about adding a couple of hermits to my (wannabe reef),but I am afraid they might attack my snails,I have 9 nassarius snails,1 turbo,and 2 more I forget what kind they are,I have a couple of blue legged and about 3 scarlet hermits in my other tank, I just really don't want them attacking my snails,especially the nassarius snails. What do you all think?
David

ChrisPrusha · 12-17-2002, 06:35 PM

Hermits are fun to look at, but otherwise worthless, IMO. I'd skip 'em.

Chris

saltwaterdave · 12-17-2002, 07:23 PM

ok Thanks,I just thought maybe they were good at eating the waste,but I really don't want them eating and my snails

ChrisPrusha · 12-17-2002, 10:22 PM

Your nine nassarius snails should take care of the waste. The only problem with them is that they tend to stay on the sand, so food/waste that lands on your rock will not be consumed. Perhaps your turbo or other two unknown snails will complement your sand dwelling nassarius snails.

I have about 10 scarlet hermits in my tank...and they haven't bothered a snail yet (but they are still next to worthless, IMO). They are perhaps the safest of the hermits when it comes to snails. I believe the blue legged hermits can get a little nasty toward snails, especially when they get bigger.

There are no guarantees when it comes to hermits...so if you're not sure, pass on them.

JMO!

Chris

organicreefer · 12-18-2002, 02:22 AM

i like hermits myself

a good cleanup crew is all about diversity and moderation.as long as they arent starving and have shells available to move into -theyll leave youre snails alone.jmo of course

tendar · 12-18-2002, 10:50 PM

Scarlet hermits are the way to and do a great job scavaging the live rock and sand and dont bother snails. I keep at least per 5 gallons and 1 nassarius per 2 gallons along with other algea snails of around 1 per 2-3 gallons.

Tervill · 12-19-2002, 05:05 PM

I have 16 Blue Legged Hermit Crabs in my 35 g tank, and they are an excellent clean-up crew as far as cleaning the live rock and sand. They do, however, seem to attack each other once in a while.

ChrisPrusha · 12-19-2002, 05:22 PM

Dave,

So have we made it abundantly clear what you should do??

Chris

saltwaterdave · 12-19-2002, 06:51 PM

LOL........

I can see the light now at the end of the hermit tunnel...........

Thank You all for your input!!!!!!!!
David

12-17-2002, 05:53 PM	#1
saltwaterdave Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 145	snails and hermits? I was thinking about adding a couple of hermits to my (wannabe reef),but I am afraid they might attack my snails,I have 9 nassarius snails,1 turbo,and 2 more I forget what kind they are,I have a couple of blue legged and about 3 scarlet hermits in my other tank, I just really don't want them attacking my snails,especially the nassarius snails. What do you all think? David

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12-17-2002, 06:35 PM	#2
ChrisPrusha Just Moved In Join Date: May 2002 Location: Slinger, WI Posts: 24	Hermits are fun to look at, but otherwise worthless, IMO. I'd skip 'em. Chris

12-17-2002, 07:23 PM	#3
saltwaterdave Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 145	ok Thanks,I just thought maybe they were good at eating the waste,but I really don't want them eating and my snails

12-17-2002, 10:22 PM	#4
ChrisPrusha Just Moved In Join Date: May 2002 Location: Slinger, WI Posts: 24	Your nine nassarius snails should take care of the waste. The only problem with them is that they tend to stay on the sand, so food/waste that lands on your rock will not be consumed. Perhaps your turbo or other two unknown snails will complement your sand dwelling nassarius snails. I have about 10 scarlet hermits in my tank...and they haven't bothered a snail yet (but they are still next to worthless, IMO). They are perhaps the safest of the hermits when it comes to snails. I believe the blue legged hermits can get a little nasty toward snails, especially when they get bigger. There are no guarantees when it comes to hermits...so if you're not sure, pass on them. JMO! Chris

12-18-2002, 02:22 AM	#5
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	i like hermits myself a good cleanup crew is all about diversity and moderation.as long as they arent starving and have shells available to move into -theyll leave youre snails alone.jmo of course

12-18-2002, 10:50 PM	#6
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	Scarlet hermits are the way to and do a great job scavaging the live rock and sand and dont bother snails. I keep at least per 5 gallons and 1 nassarius per 2 gallons along with other algea snails of around 1 per 2-3 gallons.

12-19-2002, 05:05 PM	#7
Tervill Just Moved In Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Posts: 45	I have 16 Blue Legged Hermit Crabs in my 35 g tank, and they are an excellent clean-up crew as far as cleaning the live rock and sand. They do, however, seem to attack each other once in a while.

12-19-2002, 05:22 PM	#8
ChrisPrusha Just Moved In Join Date: May 2002 Location: Slinger, WI Posts: 24	Dave, So have we made it abundantly clear what you should do?? Chris

12-19-2002, 06:51 PM	#9
saltwaterdave Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 145	LOL........ I can see the light now at the end of the hermit tunnel........... Thank You all for your input!!!!!!!! David

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