ok thanks for reply.. One more question? can you say the same for the "Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab" I noticed they are cheaper and good for beginners. Just concerned that they need a reef hence the name.. nice tank.
@Gtrplyr1 I have 4 of them. Just make sure you get the Scarlet hermits and not the red-legged hermits. Sometimes I've seen red-legged mislabled as scarlets. It's easy to tell them apart though, the red-legged don't really have all that red of legs...I really love the scarlets and they are good algae eaters. They are not as pretty as the neon blue or the halloweens, but they are up there. The red really shows up when you see them in your tank.
@ArizonaFishkeeping thanks.. I just picked up 3 scarlets today... 2 Mexican Scarlets and one Scarlet, he has red legs and yellow eyes so im guessing he is the "regular" scarlet.. Also picked up 2 Narcissus snails... Any recommendations on keeping them buddies in the tank? Im a bit worried the scarlets(although supposed to be peaceful) might hurt the snails... Thanks for your input, i am totally new to this hobby but i love it.. :)
@Gtrplyr1 I've not had trouble with the scarlets and snails. The best way to keep them from messing with the snails though is to keep a few empty shells in the tank. Slightly larger than the ones on their backs. If they have these they will not need to kill the snails for their shells.
@ArizonaFishkeeping ok thanks... would you recommend throwing a halloween into the mix or possibly an emerald or pom pom? I think i am more interested in the invertebrates then the actual fish :)
@Gtrplyr1 No, it's not required. They do best in a tank with live rock. They eat algae so the tank needs to be mature enough to have something for them to munch on. Like most hermits if they are in a mature tank they take care of themselves.
ok thanks for reply.. One more question? can you say the same for the "Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab" I noticed they are cheaper and good for beginners. Just concerned that they need a reef hence the name.. nice tank.
Gtrplyr1 10 months ago
@Gtrplyr1 I have 4 of them. Just make sure you get the Scarlet hermits and not the red-legged hermits. Sometimes I've seen red-legged mislabled as scarlets. It's easy to tell them apart though, the red-legged don't really have all that red of legs...I really love the scarlets and they are good algae eaters. They are not as pretty as the neon blue or the halloweens, but they are up there. The red really shows up when you see them in your tank.
ArizonaFishkeeping 10 months ago
@ArizonaFishkeeping thanks.. I just picked up 3 scarlets today... 2 Mexican Scarlets and one Scarlet, he has red legs and yellow eyes so im guessing he is the "regular" scarlet.. Also picked up 2 Narcissus snails... Any recommendations on keeping them buddies in the tank? Im a bit worried the scarlets(although supposed to be peaceful) might hurt the snails... Thanks for your input, i am totally new to this hobby but i love it.. :)
Gtrplyr1 10 months ago
@Gtrplyr1 I've not had trouble with the scarlets and snails. The best way to keep them from messing with the snails though is to keep a few empty shells in the tank. Slightly larger than the ones on their backs. If they have these they will not need to kill the snails for their shells.
ArizonaFishkeeping 10 months ago
@ArizonaFishkeeping ok thanks... would you recommend throwing a halloween into the mix or possibly an emerald or pom pom? I think i am more interested in the invertebrates then the actual fish :)
Gtrplyr1 10 months ago
@Gtrplyr1 Emeralds are easy going, as are the halloweens.
ArizonaFishkeeping 10 months ago
@ArizonaFishkeeping i picked up a halloween. Really cool looking little guy. Thanks again for the info and happy tanking.
Gtrplyr1 10 months ago
@Gtrplyr1 Very cool.
ArizonaFishkeeping 10 months ago
Do you need a reef for this guy? im interested...
Gtrplyr1 10 months ago
@Gtrplyr1 No, it's not required. They do best in a tank with live rock. They eat algae so the tank needs to be mature enough to have something for them to munch on. Like most hermits if they are in a mature tank they take care of themselves.
ArizonaFishkeeping 10 months ago