HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Yes the heat is to the side. Thanks!

Thank you all! Oh I didn’t even think about that I have the food right out in the open. I’ll go move it right away to a more secluded spot! Great idea thank you! My daughter likes to help put in the food and she does pour quite a bit. I’ll have to help her not pour so much too.

Hi, I mostly put whatever fresh whole foods we are eating in the food bowl. However I also add dried shrimp and mealworms every few days. The whole foods stay on the food bowl and are climbed on but the dried shrimp and mealworms end up ALL over the tank. I mean everywhere. I'm confused, are they be...

Thank you all so much that was all so helpful!!! If I can still get the glass cover I'll use that but if not I will definitely try some of your DIY options! Right now I have an under the tank heat source. It seems to be working for now. If I need to switch to a lamp or another heat source I'll have ...

Hello, We are a new hermit crab family. We were given a hermit crab with very poor instructions and a horrible crabitat! :( I am so glad to have found you all!!! We love this hermit crab already and want to set up the best environment. We were given a "hermit crab starter kit" that was a cage and he...