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baldomero
12/28/2007, 09:26 PM
i saw some small hermits while snorkeling they were about the size of a fingernail or maybe a little bigger than a grain of rice i saw them while looking under rocks on a reef.im thinking of collecting 50 or so does anybody know more or less what kind they are just off the top of the head?

aquawolf
12/28/2007, 09:33 PM
There are so many different kinds that we would need a much better description. Where are you snorkeling, what color are their legs, and possibly what kind of shells are they living in? I don't know if that will even be enough for anyone to ID them, but it would help. You can also check out Melevs ID site for crabs: http://melevsreef.com/id/crabs.html

mrferrit
12/28/2007, 09:33 PM
what is your location you were collecting them ?
do they have all white leg?

the ones i collect if not kept fed alot eat all my snails

also be aware of fishing laws in your area and have your fishing license available

baldomero
12/28/2007, 09:40 PM
they were so small i couldnt really tell the color of their legs. they were really small and this is off a beach in puerto rico.as far as laws my cousin diver4life schooled me on them hes a cop in puerto rico.

baldomero
12/29/2007, 03:35 PM
anyone know more or less what kind of hermits

Aquarist007
12/29/2007, 03:59 PM
difficult without a picture

Aquarist007
12/29/2007, 04:01 PM
here's one link for indentification

http://museumvictoria.com.au/crust/hermgall.html