best hermit

viruzjk · 04/14/2008, 07:41 PM

whats the best hermit crab to get for a reef tank im placing my order now. blue legs, zebra's, red legs. im also gonna have turbo snails in my cleanup crew.

Agu · 04/14/2008, 08:18 PM

Scarlet hermits are my choice. They're long lived, less aggressive than most hermits, and pick through everything. They're also attractive to look at.

EllieSuz · 04/14/2008, 08:21 PM

I'm with Agu, 100%. Scarlets are the way to go. I had a few blue legged when I started out and got rid of them.

viruzjk · 04/14/2008, 08:21 PM

of course the most expensive one!

2farNorth · 04/14/2008, 08:33 PM

I'm a big Scarlet fan, I've had many different kinds, and they seem about the best at going after leftovers, and leaving snails alone.. as long as you keep a few extra shells around....

DougBushBC · 04/14/2008, 09:26 PM

My red legs are great, my blue legs are agressive but attractive, i havr a few gold ones from my lfs (jade on la) that are the best

macronut · 04/14/2008, 09:30 PM

scarlets are my choice. When blue legged get larger t hey are much more aggressive. Scarlets are nicer looking and more colorful.

04/14/2008, 07:41 PM	#1
viruzjk Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deltona, Florida Posts: 123	best hermit whats the best hermit crab to get for a reef tank im placing my order now. blue legs, zebra's, red legs. im also gonna have turbo snails in my cleanup crew.

04/14/2008, 08:18 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	Scarlet hermits are my choice. They're long lived, less aggressive than most hermits, and pick through everything. They're also attractive to look at. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

04/14/2008, 08:21 PM	#3
EllieSuz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,858	I'm with Agu, 100%. Scarlets are the way to go. I had a few blue legged when I started out and got rid of them. __________________ "You can't learn this hobby one question at a time." (Mr. Tuskfish) Eileen Current Tank Info: I'm out of the hobby, but used to have a60 gal. reef, refugium in sump, Internal Mag 9 return, SC 302 skimmer, two Maxi-Jet 1200's modded, four bulb T5 Lighting, Reefkeeper Lite Controller with three PC4's, Little Fishes GFO reactor.

04/14/2008, 09:26 PM	#6
DougBushBC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 190	My red legs are great, my blue legs are agressive but attractive, i havr a few gold ones from my lfs (jade on la) that are the best __________________ Doug ------- 90 Gal Reef Aquarium Nikkon D70 DSLR, 105mm Macro Pictures when the two come together? Click the red house! Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef - 35 Gallon Sump - Power Compact Lighting - LPS Dominated Tank

04/14/2008, 08:33 PM	#5
2farNorth Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 929	I'm a big Scarlet fan, I've had many different kinds, and they seem about the best at going after leftovers, and leaving snails alone.. as long as you keep a few extra shells around....

04/14/2008, 09:30 PM	#7
macronut Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 405	scarlets are my choice. When blue legged get larger t hey are much more aggressive. Scarlets are nicer looking and more colorful.