Hermit crab question

[Pure]

Ok we have an issue with hermit crabs. I want some but anything about the same size as an MTS is nothing more than a snack for the GSP, and I do not want those huge ones I see in other reef tanks as this is a small tank (29gal)

Any suggestions? just buy a small one and see what happens?

Thanks in advance. OBT what hermits are hair algae eaters, I have some red and green growing on my tube worms.

And yes the anemonies are doing great in 3.3-4 WPG.

 

[Lotus]

I think about the only thing you can do is try one and see. I think most sold in the store are fairly small. You could maybe see if someone at a local reef club has something a bit bigger.

 

[big54bob]

Here
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=623

 

[Cichlid-Man]

I have 1 zebra hermit and 1 general looking hermit (not sure on type) and they both destroyed my hair algae. So i know the Zebra will. He is very destructive though as in knocking frags off the rocks....other then that i have had no problems with him.

My old blue legs didn't do anything. The Scarlets seem to be a very popular choice for a good hermit....just not sure if they will do the job you want.

 

[Pure]

yes, but will they become puffer snacks? So far if it can't fit in his mouth he leaves it alone, like turbo snails and green nerites.

 

[Brack-Man]

Hey Pure, my GSP doesnt seem to bother the hermits in my tank at all, and I have a mix of electric blues and scarlets. My GSP has been in the tank now for about 4 months and no missing hermits...matter of fact I dont think mine messes with much of anything on the tank...he just swims around waiting on his next dose of mysis and silversides.

 

[Pure]

Just got back from the LFS and picked up a few scarlets and yeah so far he is leaving them alone. I did insist on the largest ones they had. Sad to say they didn't have any zebras.

I also got a large emerald crab, a few more turbos, and a few mexican turbos. I really am diggin the design of the mexicans.

Also got my first bit of live rock, not much just enough to start a few pod piles.