Halloween hermit

[KingTaco]

Was curious if I could get some opinions my Halloween hermit is constantly hiding against the rock with the opening to his shell against the rock as if he is trying to protect himself I moved him just to ensure he was okay he moved around for a few hours then I noticed he again wedged himself against a rock well looking at my tank just now he is wedged back in the original spot I found him at. Any opinions.? Thoughts.?

 

[blaxsun]

He could be getting ready to molt - or he found a rather tasty vein of algae. Unless you have a fish that specifically goes after inverts, I’d be inclined to just leave him and see what happens.

 

[malacoda]

+1

If he is, or has recently, molted, he will do that to protect himself for a few days until his new exoskeleton hardens.