I have a 200g FOWLR tank with peaceful fish and a varied cleanup crew. Yesterday I got two large hermits (one larger than an apple) for the tank. The LFS guy told me they'll eat coral, and I figured I was fine since I have none.
My purple pincushion urchin was all hollowed out this morning, with the bottom missing. (Its pins still moved when I took it out--amazing.) I assume the large hermits did it.
I also have serpent stars in the tank, as well as the usual snails and small hermits. Also emerald crabs and various shrimp. Are any of them in danger like the urchin was? If not, I suppose I'll keep the large hermits (amazing algae eaters) and not get urchins. But if other animals are in danger too, the large hermits will go back to the LFS.
What say you?
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My purple pincushion urchin was all hollowed out this morning, with the bottom missing. (Its pins still moved when I took it out--amazing.) I assume the large hermits did it.
I also have serpent stars in the tank, as well as the usual snails and small hermits. Also emerald crabs and various shrimp. Are any of them in danger like the urchin was? If not, I suppose I'll keep the large hermits (amazing algae eaters) and not get urchins. But if other animals are in danger too, the large hermits will go back to the LFS.
What say you?
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