Sea of Cortez Red Leg Hermits

[GaryP]

I heard a rumor that one of the LFS in SA had a source for these guys and I tracked it down. I used to get these hermits ( Clibanarius digueti) from GARF (www.garf.org) a couple of years ago. They are the best hair algae and cyano eating critters I have ever seen. They also won't kill each other like some of the blue legs will. Leroy from GARF swears by them. I discovered them on GARF a couple of years ago when I was still in my "rookie reefer" stage and had had no luck in finding a cure for hair algae blooms. GARF was on of the first good resource websites. GARF pretty much invited the "clean up crew" concept. I ordered one of their packages and within a week my tank was almost hair algae free.

Well, I'm in need of replenishing my clean up crew. The last bunch of caribbean blue legs I got in are almost gone. As much as I love GARF and reeftopia prices, I would rather support the local LFS. So, I called Justin over at Pets R Us and he confirmed that he did have a source for these hermits. I worked out a MAAST deal with him. They are normally $1/ea., but if anyone wants to go together and get a bunch in he will sell them for $.75/ea.

He can place the order on Monday and if they are available, they will arrive on Tues. If anyone else is interested in getting in on ths order contact Justin directly at Pets R Us ((210) 543-7387). I'm ordering 100 of them and that was the minimum Justin needed for this deal, so I got you covered. If you haven't had a chance to check out Pets R us this will give you an opportunity to check a nice new shop in town. Check the Pet Store listings on the navigation bar (over there <<<<) for store hours and address.

[TexasTodd]

Are these the "Scarlet"?

Todd

[mkengr45]

I am i for at least 20....

Randy

[Darth-Tater]

Count me in for 20. I will visit jason this afternoon.

DT

[MattK]

Here's a little article on these crabs. I'm gonna try them out.

http://www.athiel.com/lib4/digueti.htm

[brewercm]

I'll take about 10 myself.

[Chris]

I'm in for 10 Gary. :)

[1salt]

I'll like to have 10 too...

[SBreef]

I am in for 10

[Bill S]

We'll be on the Sea of Cortez over July 4th weekend. Think we can bring some back???

[don-n-sa]

I want 100!

I called Justin to tell him...thanks for doing this Gary.

[TexasTodd]

Are these the "Scarlet"? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Todd

[mkengr45]

I called to talk to Justin, but he is not working today. The guy I talked to said that GaryP is coordinating how many will be ordered and that I need to tell him, and then he will tell Justin....... I want 30

Randy

[Darth-Tater]

Same thing happened to me. So I guess Gary you are the man..... I want 30 too.

David

[cpreefguy]

How big are they? Ill take 30 also

[matt]

I'll take 10

[BIGBIRD123]

Gary,I'll take 30 if someone can hold them till next Sat. LMK.

Steve

[GaryP]

Todd, I've never heard them called Scarlets. Try googling the scientific name in my original post. I think scarlets are the florida hermits but I'm not sure. I've only seen them referred to as mexican red legs, or sea of cortez red legs.

[GaryP]

OK, by my count we are up to 410.

[Sherri]

Gary, do you know how big these are?

[subber]

count me in for 10 also.............

[purplesprite]

Put me down for 25 of those red legged bad boys.do I still have to contact justin or is someone keeping track of these posts?

[Sherri]

Gary...put me down for for 10 also....

[Texreefer]

i'll take 30

[Mr_Cool]

I'll take 10, too. Are you ordering them tomorrow? (June 26th?)

I've never been part of a "group order" like this. Do we pick them up from you, Gary, and pay you? It sounds like this one may be different, though. You can PM me with the details, or posting for everyone may be more helpful. Thanks!

[GaryP]

OK, we're up to 485.

Sherri - I think these are medium sized. Not the micro hermits, but not the huge ones either. I'll find out before the meeting today. Justin said they were "pretty good sized." I assume that he meant they weren't micro hermits.

Mr. Cool - No, you'll pick them up at Pets R Us. I'm just putting the count together for Justin. Everybody will be responsible for picking them up yourselves and paying for them. If they are available, the order will go in tomorrow and we can expect delivery on Tuesday. What I had discussed with Justin is that most if not everyone would come buy and pick them up on Tuesday so he doesn't have to hold this many hermits. I plan on being there when they arrive so I can just take mine from a bag and go home with them so they don't have to be acclimated twice. I realize everyone can't do that. I'll ask Justin to post to this thread with an ETA for the hermits at the store.

[Mr_Cool]

That's great, Gary! Thanks for putting this together. Good idea about acclimating twice. I'll try to be there when they come in, too.

[brewercm]

Same here, depending on the time. I can get there around 4 to 4:30.

[cbianco]

Gary

I don't know if you got MattK's order... 30 hermits.

I didn't see the post listed here so I just wanted to make sure he didn't loose out :) .

Christopher

[GaryP]

No, I did't. He didn't post anything. That brings us up to 515. I talked to Justin today and he said he was going to order an extra 100 over what ever we get so in case someone doesn't get into the order he will have extra hermits.

He also said that he called the wholesaler and they have enough hermits in stock so the shipment looks like its a go.

[MattK]

I just got home from Houston and I haven't checked the thread at all this weekend. I called them on Friday before I left and placed an order with one of the ladies who works there. You may want to mention that you have included my order with yours. Thanks

[TruonkQ]

is this a Pick up only thing or will he ship? Too bad im in houston, but interested in 100 at least.

[oceancube]

hey gary ill take 10 of them!!thanks

[GaryP]

TruonkQ - You might want to call Justin and see if he will ship to you, or better yet have him drop ship to you. Thie disadvantage to that is that you will end paying both tax and shipping. justin's number is in the pet store listing over <<<<< there.

Rudy - I got you covered. That brings us to 425.

[hoho19]

Hey Gary, I'll take 10.

Thanks

[1salt]

Gary, add 10 more to my request. (total= 20)

[GaryP]

OK, 585 total. Justin was going to order 100 extra ones, so we should have you covered.

[cbianco]

I just got home from Houston and I haven't checked the thread at all this weekend. I called them on Friday before I left and placed an order with one of the ladies who works there. You may want to mention that you have included my order with yours. Thanks

Hey Matt

Gary mentioned that instead of us calling the store individually, it would be better if Gary organized this buy and then gave the order to the store. Since you were in H-town I thought I would jump in there for you.

:)

Christopher

[MattK]

Good deal!

[Sherri]

Gary...if this does have a delivery date of today...I'm gonna be at school all day & not know if they came in or not. Can someone leave a message on my mobile & let me know if they do come in so I can plan on going to get them when I get out of school. Much appreciated. This is Pets R Us on Culebra Rd, right?

Sherri :)

[PETS_R_US]

The crabs will be here at 2:15 and back at the store between 3:00-3:30. If you have any questions I will be at the store from 10:30 on today just give us a call (210)543-7387
Thank you for all the support!!!!

[hoho19]

Do we just come pick them up and pay you or should we pay through Gary?

[PETS_R_US]

Just come by and pick them up and pay me.

[brewercm]

Is anybody heading over there today from the NE to NC side of town and could pick mine up at the same time? I only have 10 but am gonna be strapped for time today and tomorrow.

[MattK]

Got ya covered

[brewercm]

Thanks, YOU DA MAN!!!!!!

[PETS_R_US]

THE CRABS ARE HERE!!!

[cpreefguy]

what time do you close?

[Darth-Tater]

Crabs look mighty good.

DT

[PETS_R_US]

WE CLOSE TONIGHT AT 8:00

[scuba_steveo]

any left?

[GaryP]

Steve,

He should have over 100 extras. He ordered 115 extra crabs and then someone PM'ed me and said his tank wasn't ready for crabs yet and was going to hold off on the 30 he ordered.

[Sherri]

Picked mine up this afternoon - thanks Gary & Justin for putting this together...

[GaryP]

I'd like to see us do more of this kind of thing. Not only with Justin, but any of the other LFS that would be interested in doing something along the same lines. I think its a win/win for everyone involved and a heck of lot easier then going a group order. We had this thing done in 3 days from the time of my first post to delivery. Anyone ever seen a group order done that fast or easy?

I'm sure the LFS see "speials" come along from time to time from their wholesalers. When they do, I would hope they would let us know about them and maybe we can get something like this order put together fairly quickly. It doesn't have to be just livestock. I recall a pretty good deal we did a few years ago with Aquarium Warehouse on Maxijets.

[mkengr45]

I picked up 20 the first day, and liked them so much I went back and got 20 more. I am always in for us doing orders Gary. I think it simplifies things when we get a LFS involved....

Randy

[MattK]

The group order I would like to see again is from Purely H2O for RO/DI with a TDS meter, was done ~6 months ago. I didn't need one then because I only had my nano, but now I need one because I have my 30g.

[lt1z28]

I need an RO/DI too!

[MattK]

I'm looking into a group order for RO/DI units. Should post something later today.

[cbianco]

Did you find any deals Matt?

Christopher

[MattK]

Yup

[don-n-sa]

Pretty amazing!!

Out of the 100 that I got...only two were dead.

Not counting the 15 that I put in the mantis tank... :innocent

[Bill S]

Anyone got a PHOTO of these? We just got back from the Sea of Cortez - far north end. Hermit crabs EVERYWHERE at low tide - their tidal range is over 15 FEET! Their legs were red only on the ends. I didn't bring any back as they would have been out of the water for 36 hours - and I REALLY didn't want to risk an unknown. Also, the salinity up at the north end SEEMS very hight. In any case, just curious if someone has a photo.