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Old 12-11-2007, 05:50 PM
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Any idea why my Hermit crabs attacking Tonga Fighting Conch like crazy? He is hididng under the sand to get away.
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Old 12-11-2007, 06:16 PM
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Maybe he is sick and dying OR maybe the hermits are being their usual bozo selves???
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Old 12-11-2007, 06:34 PM
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Crab wants a new home. Thats why I'm not a big fan of crabs.
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Old 12-11-2007, 07:41 PM
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Old 12-12-2007, 11:27 AM
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Should spare (empty) shells be added to the tank for these hermits?
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Sure, can't hurt. Might reduce some of the aggression. I have extra shells laying around. Problem is, my hermits have been content with attacking each other and the snails and not even caring about the shells.
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Old 12-12-2007, 11:51 AM
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Abolutely, you should have extra empty shells for your hermits. Conchs tend to live under the sand most of the time anyway...kinda like a hermit?
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Old 12-13-2007, 05:25 AM
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yeah my Conchs stay under the sand untill feeding time then they pop up every where... Excellent for sand beds
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:06 AM
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Abolutely, you should have extra empty shells for your hermits. Conchs tend to live under the sand most of the time anyway...kinda like a hermit?
Aany ideas where to get empty's??
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Aany ideas where to get empty's??

Check out Ebay. I also saw them on Liveaquaria.com
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:23 AM
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Thanks I will check them out, never thought about having spare shells around!!
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Old 12-13-2007, 10:43 AM
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Yeah, those places...I got mine from the beach at Pendleton. Brought them home for a nice long boil.
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