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niggit Fish Addict Posts: 631 Kudos: 282 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Jan-2003	i just got five blue-legged hermit crabs. they're the first animals going in my tank (aside from anything that hitched a ride on the live rock). do i need to feed them?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	You certainly can if you're worried about them not getting enough food. If your live rock has cycled, there should be plenty of tiny critters for the hermits to eat. If not, then I don't know whether there would be enough grub. Probably so, but there's no harm in feeding a little bit to ease your conscience. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	How much rock do you have in your tank? Generally there shoudl be enough for them. But you can add some flakes, they will sink to the bottom and the crabs will eat it. Dan Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
niggit Fish Addict Posts: 631 Kudos: 282 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Jan-2003	thanks. i have about 10lbs of live rock in a 10G aquarium. it's been in there for about 3 weeks, and there are little creepy crawlies on it when i look really close, so i guess there is a bit for them to eat. but, i think i may add some flakes now and then just to be sure. another stupid question: does it have to be marine flakes? because i don't have any fish yet, i haven't bought any food, but i have freshwater flakes for my other tanks. could i feed this to them in the meantime? ie: i don't want to buy marine flakes if the fish i end up getting won't eat them
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	I think I would use marine flakes. Many fish eat flakes, damsels, clowns, tangs. For the most part any fish you add to a tank that size will eat flakes. Dan Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	If you squeeze a silverside or a krill until it sinks to the bottom, they'll all come out and scavenge on it. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
niggit Fish Addict Posts: 631 Kudos: 282 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Jan-2003	okay! i will do that. is it also okay to feed them brine shrimp and shrimp pellets? i have some of those handy, too.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	If you want to, sure. I doubt that they would have a problem with either. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	They'll eat anything really, just be careful. Dont put in so much food that it clouds and contaminates your water. Excess food can leach phosphates and contribute to algae growth. Dont let food rot. If they dont eat it, take it out. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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