Hi! I wanna create a viv for a 4-10 hermit crabs. It'll be my first time keeping them. I have a few qs that I'd like clarity/advice on, please:
- Can pothos (of any sort) go in their habitat?
- I plan to surround the viv with house plants. Should I be concerned about anything?
- Can a small cinderblock go in hermit crab tank, as a hide? (I want to grow moss over it.)
- Budget-friendly thermometer and/or hygrometer recommendation?
- Budget-friendly dechlorinator recommendation?
- I'd prefer to "rescue" crabs, but is there some other respected, reputable source?
- Can I use bamboo placemats for the background/at all?
I live in New Orleans. We have central air/heat on pretty much 24/7, between 70-75°. I plan to put the viv either underneath the window or on the opposite wall, about 1-2 feet off the ground in either case. I'm waiting to hear back about a 20 gal aquarium; if not that, I'm prob converting a big plastic tub. I haven't had any luck with local rescues, so I've been looking online. Everyone says they won't ship if it's over ~80°. It doesn't cool off here until December-February, so I figured I'd spend time starting a clean up crew "farm" and getting the setup ready.