Molted Hermit

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  1. wiz77

    wiz77 Plankton

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    Should I remove the molted exoskeleton of the hermit from the water? Will it cause any adverse conditions?
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I have never removed one and never had an issue.
     
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Neither have I.
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    The hermit will most likely eat it in a day or two. That's always been my experience with any crustacean. It's been said that they do that to boost their calcium intake.
     
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  5. wiz77

    wiz77 Plankton

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    Thanks everyone. I'll leave it in.
     
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