I drill holes using a 5/16 drill bit then use small 4" zip ties to hold it in place. Every now and then the mesh will get caked with sand. I'll cut the zip ties to clean, then reattach.
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- Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:58 am
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Which wheel?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 138
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:51 pm
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Which wheel?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 138
Re: Which wheel?
Pretty much every wheel has a metal stand of some sort. We mount ours to egg crate and put the base above the wheel to attach 2nd levels. It helps postpone rust from forming. Eventually it happens due to the humidity. I do not think there were ever any real studies on rust being dangerous to crabs. ...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:36 pm
- Forum: Shells
- Topic: clouded/ fogged shells?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 120
Re: clouded/ fogged shells?
We have some issues with shells getting faded. Where they look bleached out. It's due to them laying on the sand and literally being sanded. We wiped organic olive oil on the faded shells and that made them brighter again for a while, they eventually fade again though.
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:28 pm
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Which wheel?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 138
Re: Which wheel?
The both these crabs are in 1-1/4" to 1-3/8 shell openings. That's an 8.5" wheel! Naturally they don't use their toys how they are intended! [emoji2371] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210112/71c785c68cb8b74eab64ebaba088729d.jpg Here are two that are in using another 8.5" wheel correctly! At leas...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:17 pm
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Which wheel?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 138
Re: Which wheel?
We use the 8.5" Kaytee Comfort Wheels for our big guys in 1-1/8 and larger shell openings. We line the wheels with mesh and extend it out about 1" past the wheel to make it 4" wide over all to make it easier for them to run! Depending on how much stuff you are ordering you may be able on shipping if...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:49 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: IS THIS FOOD OKAY?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 162
Re: IS THIS FOOD OKAY?
I would avoid the gourmet turtle food since it contains copper sulfate which is a preservative. It contains a few other items I would need to research.
The red shrimp are safe since nothing has been added!
The red shrimp are safe since nothing has been added!
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:01 pm
- Forum: Crabs Needing a Home
- Topic: Rochester, NY - crabs need new home
- Replies: 2
- Views: 104
Re: Rochester, NY - crabs need new home
email sent as well!
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:35 pm
- Forum: Crab & Care Questions
- Topic: New crab owner NEED HELP!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 190
Re: New crab owner NEED HELP!
Hello, welcome to the HCA! It sounds as if the your carb is still adjusting to the new environment. We recently rescued a crab from not so great conditions. Our Crab has been hiding in a log hide for the past week. The biggest thing with new crabs is to allow them time to adjust. We can't really tel...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 4:32 pm
- Forum: Food
- Topic: General food info
- Replies: 2
- Views: 69
Re: General food info
There are a ton of food options for your hermit crabs. There are a lot of safe foods around the house for you and other pets you may have! The biggest things is knowing what NOT to offer them. We collected an insane amount of foods for our crabs. We change up their foods every feeding. The links bel...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:22 pm
- Forum: Crab & Care Questions
- Topic: DIY/Cheap alternatives
- Replies: 8
- Views: 230
Re: DIY/Cheap alternatives
I like using take out soup containers for my pools. I double them up and add a few stones to the lower ones that stays in the substrate. The stones keep a small gap so they don't stick together! I have yet to see the purples in Crabbyland swim, but the pools should be deep enough to allow them to do...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
- Topic: I'm a newbie and keen to get the little dudes everything they need!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 117
Re: I'm a newbie and keen to get the little dudes everything they need!!!
Hi!
You may be able to reach out to the Crab Claw Cafe. They are a UK based hermit crab shop and offer foods and shells. I would check with them since they are in the UK.
https://crabclawcafe.com/
You may be able to reach out to the Crab Claw Cafe. They are a UK based hermit crab shop and offer foods and shells. I would check with them since they are in the UK.
https://crabclawcafe.com/
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 3:14 pm
- Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
- Topic: Is it better to have more crabs, or extra space?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 268
Re: Is it better to have more crabs, or extra space?
This is a really tough one to really say for sure since there are so many variables like how much substrate, and size of crabs. I will guide you to these care sheets. Hopefully these will help you out. If you have any more questions after reading we will try to help out some more. This is probably t...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:40 pm
- Forum: Shopping, Stores and Reviews
- Topic: Where to buy crabs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 414
Re: Where to buy crabs
They are very difficult to find. Most pet store will get shipments of E's and they have no idea they are a different species. A family run store near us will randomly get a shipment of E's once a year. They were upset because they ordered "fancy" crabs in painted shells and got E's in natural shells...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:15 pm
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: lethargic crab
- Replies: 6
- Views: 198
Re: lethargic crab
I wish I could remember what @wodesorel said about crabs bubbling at the mouth. Someone on the FB group had a similar issue a few months ago. I did a quick Google search and came across this article. I am not sure how accurate the information is. I'm not sure the are referring to marine or land crab...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:58 am
- Forum: Crabitat Conditions
- Topic: Moss pit question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 213
Re: Moss pit question
Something like that could be really good good a moss pit actually. Kind of like a veggie tray at a party. Except veggies and dip, moss and water. The outer tray would catch any splashed water. You could also keep an additional caddy moss pit too. When the caddy moss dries swap it with the moist moss...