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    got up this morning to find 2 red legged hermits out of their shells, one is dead the other was being cheased by another red legged (shelled), whats happened:confused:
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    I think you need to provide more spare shells as i think they may be competing for bigger shells as they grow. Best to confirm this by the pros though :D

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    think hitesh is right they want bigger homes :D:D:D

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    cheers guys. on to it now
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    can any one tell me what this is and if it is harmfull to my fish and leather finger coral?
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    Looks like a hermit crab to me but not 100% sure. if it is a red leg or blue leg I think it is fine :confused:
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