Worried

Kat Fish · Mar 26, 2022

Hi all, question…

I have a Halloween hermit crab and he was so active (acting like a lawnmower, cleaning really great) and then I got a blue leg crab, and now he doesn’t move at all. I know he’s OK because I keep moving him around just to see and he’s alive. What do you think, is it the blue legged hermit crab? Can they coexist? I’ve seen things all over the place on the Internet so I cannot figure out what to do.

blaxsun · Mar 26, 2022

Yes they can co-exist. Nope, not the blue leg. Halloween hermits are more active at night.

tharbin · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome to R2R! Halloweens and blue legs CAN co-exist but any hermit can attack any other hermit, or a snail. They like to house hunt and they are not overly particular about whether or not the shell is already in use. They are notional and cantankerous at times and mellow at others. As for moving him around, I personally would just leave him be. He's probably fine but they sometimes just 'pause' for a while, probably contemplating the meaning of the universe.

Kat Fish · Mar 26, 2022

Lol. Ahhh that makes me feel better! Thank you so much! I will leave him alone!

RedReefer · Mar 26, 2022

Which crab is the largest? Might be getting harassed for the shell.

Ricox · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome!

Kat Fish · Mar 26, 2022

RedReefer said:
Which crab is the largest? Might be getting harassed for the shell.

I think the blue, but they are very close in size, they both switched shells right after I put them in the tank. But the blue chose a large shell, it’s kinda funny. I do have extra shells for their choosing just in case.

tharbin · Mar 26, 2022

Kat Fish said:
I think the blue, but they are very close in size, they both switched shells right after I put them in the tank. But the blue chose a large shell, it’s kinda funny. I do have extra shells for their choosing just in case.

That helps as long as they're also prettier...

Fred2482 · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome!

Miami Reef · Mar 26, 2022

Kat Fish · Mar 26, 2022

tharbin said:
That helps as long as they're also prettier...

They are so much prettier. And, I found them all at the beach! (Boiled them before they went into the tank)

AcroNem · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome! They can coexist, but I've found that hermits will attack snails or each other for shells. I'd just keep an eye on them and monitor

Sean Clark · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome, crabby comes from somewhere, right?

otzhorse · Mar 26, 2022

PeterC99 · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Uncle99 · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome to R2R.
Crabs are crabs, virtually all, will eat anything it can catch.
Lucky, they ain’t too fast.

|Frank| · Mar 26, 2022

Welcome to R2R!!

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Fish Think Pink · Mar 26, 2022

Kat Fish said:
Hi all, question…

I have a Halloween hermit crab and he was so active (acting like a lawnmower, cleaning really great) and then I got a blue leg crab, and now he doesn’t move at all. I know he’s OK because I keep moving him around just to see and he’s alive. What do you think, is it the blue legged hermit crab? Can they coexist? I’ve seen things all over the place on the Internet so I cannot figure out what to do.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Fingers crossed for your crab(s) - already good info an I defer to others that know more about crabs than me.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you, if Powell is in USA:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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This might help you find people local to you, if Powell is outside USA:

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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