This Hitch-hiking Hermit

[Rooprect]

I got a batch of ceriths and such from reef cleaners. Got lots more than ordered which was super generous of them. THANKS.
I didn't plan on having any hermits in my set-up but received 4-5. They were super small and I decided to keep them.
The guy pictured below has grown at an INSANE rate over the past few months. I'm scared how large he will get. He's been generally nice to everyone in the tank. Even when the clowns swim in his face he doesn't think of pestering them. He's also been nice to my zoas.
So....anyone have any idea what type of hermit he is? And if he will be friendly as I continue to add corals and maybe shrimp?
THANKS!

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

great pic ! maybe someone will know what kind...

 

[Rooprect]

THANKS.....our friend is very good at posing for the camera.

 

[Oxylebius]

Its a Clibanarius vittatus

 

[Rooprect]

Thanks Ox. Did some research on those.....not good. I guess they essentially grow so large that they can't survive on scavenging alone.....and fish, snails, etc. suddenly appear on the menu. This is sad.

 

[Oxylebius]

It looks like reef cleaners sells them: http://www.reefcleaners.org/aquarium-store/thin-striped-hermit

If you have a sump, that might be a good place for them. You can always add additional food. Or set up a small tank just for them. They'd be interesting little pets in a small tank. You can then supplement them w/food.