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Unread 12/14/2008, 08:56 PM   #1
tspors
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Clean up Crew ?/Poll/Opinion

What is the average replacement time everyone experiences?


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Unread 12/14/2008, 09:19 PM   #2
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low with snails i replace hermits every 2 to 3 months, he only deaths to snails i have had is in the hands of hermits


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Unread 12/15/2008, 12:42 PM   #3
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I might add some every 6 months or so.


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Unread 12/16/2008, 01:33 AM   #4
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Agreed. I haven't added any snails in almost a year, and just noticed that about half of them are "missing". Looks like most of the hermits are still there. I'm going to get a few snails later this week.


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Unread 12/16/2008, 05:10 AM   #5
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i added 20 turbos to my tank. after 2 months only had 12 left... I know that I have some crabs in the tank (cant catch them!!) and have found snail shells near their hideout.


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