HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Update: I had to cut the netting cause he would not let go/move so yeah definitely need a new top of some sort

Heard some strange noises as I was trying to fall asleep so I decoded to check on my crabs. Seacil has found his way to the top of the crabitat and is hanging onto the netting for dear life. Ive tried nudging him to see if he'd let go but it looks like this guy is staying put. The only way I can ass...

I just introduced a new crab into my crabitat since one of my first 2 crabs passed away. The new crab and old one are close in size. I placed old crab in the drinking water followed by new crab. They're both now in the corner of the tank. How would I know if the crabs are getting along fine? What si...

Update: he has a fishy smell. Hes definitely passed. Rip little guy.

1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Zoo med Eco earth mixed with zoo med sand thats 6 inches deep 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read? Gauges locate...

Hello, I know that cuttlebone is good for crabs so I'm planning on getting one for mine, but I need a link to one that's safe for hermit crabs since the ones I find are for birds and such. Also, is there a way to not make food mold in the tank or no? Do I need to treat the cuttlebone before I put in...

Sometimes crabs hide really deep in shells. You might want to check them again. I would recommend to get a water conditioner for tap or spring water called prime or aqueon tap water solution, and instant ocean salt for saltwater. I’ve seen premixed waters and I don’t think they are recommended.- yo...

1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Hermit Soil by Zoo Med. Its about 6 inces deep all around 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read? Yes. They read ar...

Ive had my crabs for 4 months noe but I dont think ive ever seen them defecate or found feces in their crabitat. One is very active, I hear him every night and I know he eats because there's less food in the morning. My second is buried so I believe he's preparing to molt. Do crabs not defecate ofte...

Do you have a specific heater that you recommend? The reason I chose a lamp was cause I couldn't find a heater with good reviews.

1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? -Hermit Soil from Zoo Med. One side of the tank is an inch and it slopes down to half an inch on the other side. 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperatur...

I have 2 hermit crabs I got a little over a month ago. For the most part they were doing ok, moving around, eating, the usual. For about the past week, both have been hiding in their shells in the same spot of the tank. They dont seem to move, but I do know they are alive. I've tried moving them to ...