Hermit Crabs Chowing Scoly Frag

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I just put a new frag of Scolymia in the tank today and in no time two large hermit crabs were eating it. Is this normal? Preventable without ditching the hermits?
 
They could be going after dead or dying tissue. Put the Scoly in a shroom box or similar to keep the hermits out.
 

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