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Old 04-04-2008, 12:36 AM
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I have 2 blue legged hermits in my tank to keep the hair algae at bay. They are doing an outstanding job.

Each shell they are using are about 0.75" in length. Will the hermits get much bigger? If so where can I get snail shells in the Okanagan? Do hobby/craft shops have a supply?
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Old 04-04-2008, 01:31 AM
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I have 2 blue legged hermits in my tank to keep the hair algae at bay. They are doing an outstanding job.

Each shell they are using are about 0.75" in length. Will the hermits get much bigger? If so where can I get snail shells in the Okanagan? Do hobby/craft shops have a supply?
I've got them from Reefkeepers in the past. Other LFS may have them as well. If you can't find any I have extras.
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Michael's craft stores have decent ones.
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Michael's craft stores have decent ones.
Excellant. I think there is one bside Home Despot in Kelowna.

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most dollar stores carry them aswell
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most dollar stores carry them aswell
I will start at the dollar stores first. Thanks
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IME, blue leg hermits are preferential to fresh shells.
I have a tonne of shells of all sizes in my tank and they NEVER use them.
You might get lucky though, or maybe I'm unlucky, anyways this has been my experience to date....
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IME, blue leg hermits are preferential to fresh shells.
I have a tonne of shells of all sizes in my tank and they NEVER use them.
You might get lucky though, or maybe I'm unlucky, anyways this has been my experience to date....
I will agree completely with that!!! Last time I put some nice big shells in, literally, within 20 minutes two hermits got into the new shells!

PS: Oscar, I just pulled about 10 shells out of my tank last week that none of my hermits were interested in. Some may be the right size for yours! Pm me if you want
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IME, blue leg hermits are preferential to fresh shells.
So does a snail need to be imported as an offering to the hermit?

Nazerine: Were your shells "fresh"?
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I can give you a few extras, i have some larger ones in the tanks here.
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