Crab & Snail shell question

[MadScientist01]

I currently have a couple of turbo snails and small blue leg hermit crabs in my tank. Im guessing that eventually they will outgrow their shells and need replacements. I found a set of cool looking shells on amazon but I’m not sure if theyre safe for aquariums. For example it doesnt specify if they are hand painted. If these shells aren’t safe where could i buy some shells that would work? Thanks

 

[AydenLincoln]

Your local fish store! I wouldn’t risk it as many of those kinds have a finish on them.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Your LFS may have some - if you're looking for specific shells/styles of shells, you can find them in all sorts of places. If you're just looking for any shell that will work, Reef Cleaners is a great resource:

Empty Hermit Shells

Empty shells that will make for great new homes for hermits as they get bigger. These shells cover micro to medium-sized hermits, like blue leg hermits. Got a larger hermit? You can find shells for...

www.reefcleaners.org

Empty Hermit Shells (Larger)

These shells make good homes for larger hermit species and adult hermits. Shells are in the 2-3'' range, and are generally attractive shells. Some free extras thrown in for good measure.

www.reefcleaners.org

Empty Cone Shells (4)

This is for an assortment of four empty cone shells, they are used as homes for Halloween Hermit Crabs.

www.reefcleaners.org

(The cone shells are specifically for Halloween Hermit Crabs, which prefer them.)

 

[Trinh Fish & Corals]

yea get shells from amazon