Hermit Crab With Eggs?

[Aquai]

Ok, i got some new shells for my tank today and have been watching my hermits try them all out, now one hermit was changing and i saw what looked like numerous eggs (i'd guess 50+) attached to it as it changed shell. Is there anyway i can help the young to survive? A breeding trap or something maybe?

 

[skipm]

I doubt you'll be able to do anything. The biggest problem is getting enough appropriate sized food for them, the other problem is alot easier to fix and that is you fish and filter feeders eating them. They will make some nice plankton for your fish and corals when they hatch.

 

[Aquai]

Would they not eat crushed flake? I've seen my hermits eating flake food before now...

 

[skipm]

If I am not mistaken when the crabs hatch they will be in a planktonic state and need food that is <100 microns IMO. Feeding is one of the biggest hurdles in raising CB fishes and inverts.

 

[Aquai]

Well, i managed to get a photo of it during a change as well, for all of you interested... Camera - Olympus MJU 700 on Supermacro Mode

 

[Jennie]

Good job on that shot!