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Considered reef safe as they will not harm corals, they have been known to pick at snails and other hermit crabs so caution should be exercised with some snails and other hermit crabs. Providing open shells may help eliminate this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reef By Steele","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49994562961714,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":49994562994482,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":49994563027250,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/1188\/5618\/files\/Scarlett_Redlegs.png?v=1777000719"},{"product_id":"ruby-emerald-crabs","title":"Ruby Emerald Crabs","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby Emerald crabs make a great addition to many CUC (Clean Up Crew). 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