HCA: Hermit Crab Association

wodesorel wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:00 pm

When I put together the care sheet I double checked on the major brands including Red Sea (which I was using at the time!) and they were all mixed at 1/2 cup per gallon.

Awesome. I probably messed it up when I was measuring it myself. Thanks for the heads up everyone

Best way to share an image is with the tapatalk app for forums. I wish it was easier but we are on old software here. It sounds like you're seeing her molting sac, which is an extra storage bubble of fat for when food gets scarce or they go down to molt. That I would not be worried about. You can p...

keeliaa wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:05 pm

when you say heat pads in your tank, you mean on the outside right? heat pads shouldn’t be on the inside the crabs could burn


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Yep. I have them on the outside.

1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? My tank has a mix of eco earth and play sand, 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? I haven't been...

I have had crabs change shells a few times a day, it is completely normal I think you should try to keep an eye on them, otherwise, just leave them be.

I am gonna look up some other types of foggers that stay outside the tank I’m trying to get this new crabitat set up before transferring any crabbies over Thank you so much for all the great advice! K My fogger has a tube that goes into the tank like yours. I think yours should work, and good luck ...

My crab, Lily likes to just perch on a stick for hours on end, and forgets to be scared of me like she usually is
Beautiful photos, by the way!

Hi I bought a fogger for my new crabitat I’m setting up to help regulate humidity and I read somewhere that I may need to add a false bottom? What is that? How do I do it? Is is necessary? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I use a fogger/ humidifier that doesn't cause any flooding or condensation....

I ended up using the eBay seller because I wanted some of the Babylonians and jap snail shells. She even gave me different looking shells so I could tell the crabs apart when they wear them! I will definitely try out The shop you recommended next time I look for shells :) I've already had a try-on o...

I have 1/2 a ceramic flower pot that sits on the substrate, and I use that as a bit of a shell shop. I tried elevated, but it wasn't popular. The ceramic pot is the current favourite sleeping spot right now, so that's a bit of a bonus! I suppose they like the heat it'd hold!

Shells arrived today, everything is great, perfect size, etc. Definitely recommend this shop

I have been looking for greensand that is available in Australia. There is nothing on Amazon, eBay, or bunnings. Any Aussies who know where to get it?

That is hilarious!

Renroc wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:44 pm

My tank is 120x50x50CM long (Im in Australia and we don't use feet) . it is a 4ft tank though. My sub is 20cm (8') deep.

Here's a volume calculator I used to find out the size of my tank. It says yours is a 79 gallon.
https://www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php

My tank is a 65 g exoterra

I quarantine for a month, even if there are no sicknesses. Mainly it is so that they get food and water in them so that they are in good health before they try to moult.
I'm afraid I don't know what those white marks are, though.
Good luck with your new crabs!