Aug 22, 2022 · It’s very common for people to use either marine hermit crabs or snails to keep fish tanks clean. Both of these options can help to get rid of algae, and it’ll make maintaining …

Jan 26, 2023 · Hermit crabs and snails are both fascinating low-space critters that are fun to keep, but they have some pretty different care requirements. Let’s compare them in terms of care so …

May 10, 2022 · Learn what reef tank janitors are, what beneficial tasks they perform, and what types of saltwater Hermit Crabs and Snails make the best algae eaters.

Feb 23, 2023 · Hermit crabs are often the first critters we place into new tanks, but are they reef safe, what type should we add, and how many? We answer all your questions…

Aug 6, 2022 · While hermit crabs and snails can live together harmoniously, problems can arise. If you have aggressive hermit crabs, putting snails with them in the same tank is unfair, as they’ll …

Jan 17, 2023 · Trochus are definitely the snails to have as they're quite resilient against hermits. Spare shells (varying sizes) always helps. Today I bought 4 trochus snails for my 85l nano, I …

Oct 16, 2021 · I recently added a large red legged hermit to my 75 gallon tank with a variety of snails, including a number of nassarius snails. This morning I saw the hermit munching on …

5 days ago · The hermit crab critically benefits from the snail’s actions, albeit indirectly. The snail’s primary action of creating and then abandoning its shell forms the very basis of the hermit …

Feb 1, 2006 · As hermit crabs grow bigger they outgrow their shells, so yes you should have extra bigger shells (scattered around in your tank). Snails do not leave their shells.....the shell is part …

Jan 21, 2025 · Selecting the right species of crabs and snails is crucial for achieving a thriving aquarium. While hermit crabs and certain snail species offer extensive advantages in algae …