HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I saw one of my crabs once, stuff food inside his shell for later.

AwesomeHermit wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:32 pm

How did you attach the egg crate to the tank wall?

The egg crate reaches the bottom so the sand holds it against the wall.

GotButterflies wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:59 am

I absolutely love that last picture!!!

Me too! Lol

Motörcrab wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:08 pm

We always see our crabs up high in the tank Like that. We build walking ledges across the back with egg crate. I think we see our crabs up high in the tank more than on the substrate.

That's a great idea!

AwesomeHermit wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:34 pm

The last picture is so cool!

I know! I don't know why they like it up there so much.

The picture above the wheel, it was a favorite spot of one crab. Then I've seen 2. They can't fit anymore now. [emoji1787] I don't know why they like it that much. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200704/812c7e4e45925d90f44b51630fb0d7f0.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200704/a46ec024fd59a60...

How'd the rescue go?

Yay!

What is the purpose of it? Is it nutritional or a natural behavior because they are prey? How did think to start doing this? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Well worm castings is on the food pyramid I think. Which is poop. I've ordered powdered guinea pig poop with other hermit crab food. Some...

You can get plastic plants at the dollar store. And plastic containers for the pools. Make sure they have plenty of calcium and protein. Honey is a great energy food. And welcome!

Today I rescued a crab from a pet store who I named Cocoa. Now I'm going back to rescue another who can barely fit into its shell. What I want to know is, how should I proceed when taking it home? Should I isolate it or put it into the tank with the other crabs? What is the best way to make sure it...

aslansgirl89 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:42 pm

Do you mind if I ask why? I am rather confused...

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Why they love it?

I get fresh tortoise poop from a friend. These guys absolutely love rubbing it on their shells. And watch as the big guy is pushing the poop underneath him, the guy behind him it taking it, saying, hey thanks. https://youtu.be/8Swv2wTpsBY And the 2nd one, the big guy in back is still rubbing his she...

CrabbyLover77 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 24, 2020 1:02 am

They have to see what pair of pants makes their butt look better LOL.

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Don't we all?

CrabbyLover77 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:54 am

The color pic looks like something from a horror movie, like he's coming to get me haha! [emoji4]

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I thought the same thing! Imagine him 20ft tall.