Should I worry about this?

[BriDroid]

My Banggai cardinal either found a fresh blue legged hermit molt, or he caught one out of its shell? He’s still swimming around showing off his catch!

Sorry for the blue pics, I can’t find my orange lens and our house is currently torn apart for a floor remodel.

 

[Baldyreef]

I would say it probably just found a molt, I've never heard of bangai cardinals going after hermits, and It might not even be capable of pulling one out

 

[fish_collector]

I’d say yes that’s going to turn into a problem for the fish if it can’t get it spit back out.

Perhaps Jay would have a solution

@Jay Hemdal

 

[Reefer Matt]

Sorry, first thought! Lol! Pretty weird!

 

[BriDroid]

It seems to be going down deeper when I checked on him just now. Maybe he will get it down. I would hate to have to pass that later on though!!!

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

It seems to be going down deeper when I checked on him just now. Maybe he will get it down. I would hate to have to pass that later on though!!!

I’ve never seen one try to tackle a crab like that.

I normally try to avoid interceding in cases like this, for fear of causing more damage, but I should point out that fossil fish are sometimes found having choked while eating too large of a prey item…..

 

[BriDroid]

I’ve never seen one try to tackle a crab like that.

I normally try to avoid interceding in cases like this, for fear of causing more damage, but I should point out that fossil fish are sometimes found having choked while eating too large of a prey item…..

There is no way that i could catch him without tearing my tank apart. I just moved it yesterday due to a flooring change, and it is doing well (other than this piggy eating a crab molt). I'll let nature take over and we will see what happens. He might become crab food himself???