Are these baby hermit crabs?

[D4jack]

I have a few red and blue leg hermits. Is this one full of eggs? I'll try to get some better photos if it comes out of the rocks again. If so should I move it to my fuge? Will any survive?

 

[P-Dub]

If they are eggs, it is doubtful any will survive. On a positive note, that's food for coral if they are eggs.

 

[takitaj]

It does look kinda like it's carrying eggs. If it is and they do hatch then they're probably going to be looking for some teeny tiny shells to crawl into. lol

 

[D4jack]

Awesome thanks.

 

[homer1475]

ooh look free coral and/or fish food.

Very doubtful even if they are eggs, they will reach maturity.

 

[D4jack]

Thats what I figured. Where could I find shells that small anyway? Free food it is!

 

[Mr Mumblez]

I saw my hermit last night doing this in and out pulsing motion. So I grabbed the flashlight and observed. It was letting hundreds of babies out of its shell. They were just floating all over the tank but it was night so no fish were eating that I could see. I’m sure some will survive in the rockwork but doubtful I’ll ever see them again. It was fun to watch though. I even got my kids up for this event. Lol