HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I had one in the cholla too, but after watching her a couple of days, I could't stand it and I pulled her out. She was not happy, and went right back in. It looked like she had her claws on her hips as she marched back to her chosen hide. Silly me, I thought she could get out. I have also had them g...

I made a second level for my shells, to help keep them clean for the crabbies. I bought a couple of plastic shoebox size containers from the dollar store. I cut out most of one of the long sides to give access, leaving a small lip to retain the shells. I cut out 3 sides on the second one and turned ...

those look like springtails to me. I found them in my tank for the first time last fall. They apparently help with cleaning up the crab poop, but I also get them in the food dish. They are a light blue-grey metallic color and they do jump, as their name implies. I must add, that since I found the sp...