Do cleanup crew members harm anemones?

[JollyReefer]

I added various crabs and snails to my tank for cleanup purposes last week. I’ve noticed that some of the crabs make their way into my BTA every so often, and when they do, the BTA doesn’t look too happy. However, I’m not sure whether the crabs are harming the BTA or hurting it. Please advise. Thanks!

 

[JollyReefer]

Ah. I meant harming the BTA or helping it.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

I have never experienced any of our clean up crew hurting bta's. Housing 5 bta's in the wife's tank with a full cleanup crew. Had several tanks previous with no issues.

 

[JollyReefer]

Thanks for the info!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Np

 

[NY_Caveman]

More likely they are stealing food. I would not worry about it. They would only harm an anemone that was already in grave shape.

 

[JollyReefer]

More likely they are stealing food. I would not worry about it. They would only harm an anemone that was already in grave shape.

Great. Thanks!