Growth on hermit crab shell

BBullock · 04/04/2010, 12:50 PM

One of my hermit crabs has things growing on its shell. Could they be hydroids? If so, should the crab be removed? Anyone know how to persuade a hermit to move out of his shell?

LeslieH · 04/04/2010, 01:04 PM

Just give it a few empty shells slightly bigger. They're always house hunting for a new home.

BBullock · 04/05/2010, 07:40 PM

Thank you for the reply. My main concern though is should this be removed from the tank?

Bruce

LeslieH · 04/06/2010, 03:36 PM

It really depends on what the growth is. The photo is too blurry for me to know what it is. If you could take it out, place it in a dish with water & then photograph for a clearer shot that would be helpful.

04/04/2010, 01:04 PM	#2
LeslieH Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,178	Just give it a few empty shells slightly bigger. They're always house hunting for a new home. __________________ Cheers, Leslie So many worms, so little time... Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

04/05/2010, 07:40 PM	#3
BBullock Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	followup question Thank you for the reply. My main concern though is should this be removed from the tank? Bruce

04/06/2010, 03:36 PM	#4
LeslieH Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,178	It really depends on what the growth is. The photo is too blurry for me to know what it is. If you could take it out, place it in a dish with water & then photograph for a clearer shot that would be helpful. __________________ Cheers, Leslie So many worms, so little time... Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County