HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thanks! I really appreciate it.

Thank you!

I'm going to do mini tests of foam with grout, foam with titebond, and foam with both to see which works best.

I have 4 E's in a 40 gallon. They all have plenty of room and hiding spaces to be alone if they want to, so I don't think this is a crowding issue. Lately my two males have been chirping at each other. They walk right up to each other and interact and then chirp angrily. I can't tell if Orion is try...

Thanks so much!

Beautiful tank! I love the names of your cat and your crabs.
I'm so glad they got a good home with you.

I spent some time compiling a list of shells and created a survey to help collect data on which kind of crabs choose which kind of shells. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW4mQt0xg5BHbZL9iv6lvEbISblwtwE1t-yM6SgARcqd8dVg/viewform?usp=sf_link Feedback would be much appreciated! It was just a...

The big shell looks like a muffin snail shell, they're really beautiful, I think. I ordered a few not knowing how big they would be! My little E's can fit inside the opening with their current shells on
But I'm glad your crab is enjoying his or her new home!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cBpY_4Njpmw
I could use this to adhere them, so they'd be easily replaceable if they were shredded.

Okie dokie. Just checking. I'm also a fish nerd, I have numerous tanks and have never had issues with them holding or supporting things, but I wasn't sure how they'd stand up to this application. So it looks like I have access to tools and help with building this if I'm able to scrounge up the money...

Thanks. I think I'll hold off, then. I know E's can be territorial, so I don't want to risk crowding them. If at some point in the future I'm able to upgrade or get another tank, I'll look into getting some PP's. I saw an 180 gallon tank for sale, with a huge discount due to small chip making it una...

I have a 40 gallon breeder with 4 E's. I've never had PP's, but there are always tons of them up for adoption near me. I'm wondering, am I maxed out at my 4 E's (I thought I was), or do I have room for more crabs (E's or PP's)? I don't want to crowd them. I can't upgrade the tank currently, but I ma...

Mine are all in 1" shells except for the littlest one. I have some shells that are closer to 2", so I'm not sure if they'll even get big to use them.

I got some beautiful shells from Naples that I'm very pleased with. However, some seem rather large for my E's. What is the biggest shell you've seen your E wear? For that matter, how big do E's really get? I've heard golf ball sized...

Yea. I'm thinking maybe 1/4" inch. I've been looking for decently priced cell cast acrylic and it's ridiculous how much it is in some places. I managed to find some online for a good price, though shipping might be expensive. I've considered buying a used acrylic tank off Craigslist and just cutting...