OK to add a tigertail cucumber with crabs in my reef??

Fish_Freek · #1 04/26/2007, 06:16 PM

I'm thinking of adding a small tigertail cuke to my 40g mixed reef to clean the sand. My only concern is that i have a few blue leg hermit crabs. Will these pick on the cuke and irritate it enough to make it expel itself and nuke my tank or cause other problems?

thanks

deuce6371 · #2 04/26/2007, 06:58 PM

It will be fine with them.

rockindacheeks · #3 04/26/2007, 07:04 PM

i have 2 (well 1 that just split) in my reef with crabs and they dont touch it.

they are probably one of the best inverts to add. mine keep my sand spotless.

supervdl · #4 04/26/2007, 07:06 PM

I have it in my tank with blue and red leg hermits without any issues.

jasontg99 · #5 04/26/2007, 10:32 PM

I agree with everyon else. I have two cucumbers that are fat and happy with all my hermits.

drummereef · #6 04/27/2007, 12:22 AM

Should be fine. Just keep an eye on him as they like to climb sometimes. I lost my tigertail to a powerhead a while back.

Fish_Freek · #7 04/27/2007, 09:05 AM

Thanks everyone!