Any reason not to like the tiny blue legs?

widmer · 08/15/2008, 12:04 PM

They're so cute and tiny, I bought a few of them for novelty but now I kind of want to buy another 50 or so. Any reason not to for a SPS/zoa reef?

Slakker · 08/15/2008, 12:06 PM

I've had a blue legger since I started (i think he killed off the other two...) and he's been pretty good. A couple snails have met an untimely demise, but other than that no issues so far. He's gotten quite large, now inhabiting a full grown Nassarius shell (one of his victims.)

I picked up about 10 of the real tiny ones for my new tank, but haven't really moved any corals in so far.

Bri Guy · 08/15/2008, 12:08 PM

I find them to be the most aggressive towards themselves, other hermits and snails.

there reef safe, but are big bullies

I stick with scarlet red reef hermits, they seem to be the most docile (and prettier IMO)

Make sure to leave plenty of empty snail shells laying around, this will dissolve some of the aggression for "homes", this goes for all hermits.

widmer · 08/15/2008, 12:18 PM

We're all talking about the same blue legs right? These guys I picked up are way tinier than scarlets or nassarius snails. I'd say from one far leg to the other, they may only be 3-5 millimeters.

Slakker · 08/15/2008, 12:20 PM

I think they grow up to be the big bullies

Maybe not though.

Sk8r · 08/15/2008, 12:22 PM

snails meet untimely demises without a hermit in sight.

It's the fate of snails.
I love the little micros. Bluelegs and scarlets.

Slakker · 08/15/2008, 12:27 PM

Very true!

The hermit is definitely a suspect when he turns up wearing the poor soul's shell, however

guppychao · 08/15/2008, 01:10 PM

they also know over corals by accident

BigJay · 08/15/2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bri Guy

Make sure to leave plenty of empty snail shells laying around, this will dissolve some of the aggression for "homes", this goes for all hermits.

You would think so, but this hasn't been the case for me at all.

The grass is ALWAYS greener in the shell of that hermit or snail over there. ---->

Chong27 · 08/15/2008, 01:30 PM

For crabs they are aggressive towards other crabs and snails. They wont bother your corals or fish. They are very good at keeping my tank clean.

nah2orocks! · 08/15/2008, 02:42 PM

My blue-leg attacks all the other hermits in the tank. He has killed a few also.

08/15/2008, 12:04 PM	#1
widmer Drug Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 2,958	Any reason not to like the tiny blue legs? They're so cute and tiny, I bought a few of them for novelty but now I kind of want to buy another 50 or so. Any reason not to for a SPS/zoa reef?

08/15/2008, 12:06 PM	#2
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	I've had a blue legger since I started (i think he killed off the other two...) and he's been pretty good. A couple snails have met an untimely demise, but other than that no issues so far. He's gotten quite large, now inhabiting a full grown Nassarius shell (one of his victims.) I picked up about 10 of the real tiny ones for my new tank, but haven't really moved any corals in so far. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

08/15/2008, 12:08 PM	#3
Bri Guy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 2,995	I find them to be the most aggressive towards themselves, other hermits and snails. there reef safe, but are big bullies I stick with scarlet red reef hermits, they seem to be the most docile (and prettier IMO) Make sure to leave plenty of empty snail shells laying around, this will dissolve some of the aggression for "homes", this goes for all hermits. __________________ For my birthday i got a humidifier and a de-humidifier... I put them in the same room and let them fight it out. (Steven Wright) Current Tank Info: 40BR w/ 250w 14K Phoenix + 192w PC, 10g fuge w/ 55w PC, 10g sump, Eheim 1250 return w/ SCWD, ASM Mini G skimmer, Gravity fed ATO, Kalk doser, 1/10 HP chiller, 1 Vortec + 3MJs, all on an AC Jr. - Born on date 8-06 Pics in gallery! + 55g FOWLR w/ macro

08/15/2008, 12:20 PM	#5
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	I think they grow up to be the big bullies Maybe not though. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

08/15/2008, 12:22 PM	#6
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	snails meet untimely demises without a hermit in sight. It's the fate of snails. I love the little micros. Bluelegs and scarlets. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/15/2008, 12:18 PM	#4
widmer Drug Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 2,958	We're all talking about the same blue legs right? These guys I picked up are way tinier than scarlets or nassarius snails. I'd say from one far leg to the other, they may only be 3-5 millimeters.

08/15/2008, 12:27 PM	#7
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	Very true! The hermit is definitely a suspect when he turns up wearing the poor soul's shell, however __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

08/15/2008, 01:10 PM	#8
guppychao Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MD Posts: 130	they also know over corals by accident __________________ were just 2 lost souls swimming in a fish bowl

08/15/2008, 01:30 PM	#10
Chong27 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 110	For crabs they are aggressive towards other crabs and snails. They wont bother your corals or fish. They are very good at keeping my tank clean.

08/15/2008, 02:42 PM	#11
nah2orocks! Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: q Posts: 152	My blue-leg attacks all the other hermits in the tank. He has killed a few also.