how many hermit crabs?
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copi
Aquarium Advice Freak
http://www.thatpetplace.com sells the following 30 gallon "marine algae pack:"
6 scarlet hermit crabs, 15 red leg hermit crabs, 20 margarita snails and 5 turbo snails
For 15 gallons you could use half of this, but this will depend on factors such as amount of rockwork, amount of algae (the food source,) etc. Personally, I have found a smaller clean up crew to be adequate for my 30 gallon aquarium.
6 scarlet hermit crabs, 15 red leg hermit crabs, 20 margarita snails and 5 turbo snails
For 15 gallons you could use half of this, but this will depend on factors such as amount of rockwork, amount of algae (the food source,) etc. Personally, I have found a smaller clean up crew to be adequate for my 30 gallon aquarium.
austinsdad
Aquarium Advice Addict
How old is the tank and what fish are in it?
klam
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I would say maybe add 1 more hermit for now, 10 is too many IMO. I would suggest adding maybe another snail also. As your tank matures and produces more algae you can start adding more inverts accordingly so they don't starve.
copi
Aquarium Advice Freak
slow & steady...
