introducing turbo snails to my tank

Nanette

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When introducing to the tank, where should they be placed? On the live rock or on the bottom in the sand? I placed them around on the rock but they don't seem to be moving about much.

Also, I have a hermit crab that I have had to pull off of one of the snails 3 times. I have placed him all the way on the other side of the tank and he keeps coming back. Is it inevitable that he will kill this snail for it's shell?
 

Dentoid

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Placing them on the LR is a good place. They may not be very active if you just acclimated them. Give them some time, they'll start bulldozing!

As for the crab, there may well be something eatable on the shell of the snail that he wants. I've seen crabs ride on snails, snails ride on crabs and snails ride on snails. It doesn't mean the crab wants to kill the snail.
 

Dentoid

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I understand! Keep asking questions because I assure you there are others that want to know, but are afraid to ask.
 
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