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?
 
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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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