HCA: Hermit Crab Association

September 15

Thank you! I know with the new tank I'll do the mix- because EE is much too expensive to fill a twenty gallon with and because I've seen the dulling of the shells. I'm just worried about the reaction of the crabs, alot of people are saying that they're crabs hate it!

Hit the thrift shop for bowls and decorations! Good will stores too! I don't know how I didn't think of that! I live right by a goodwill and they always have tons of wedding centerpieces, I'm sure I could find some that look good:) And thank you for the advice! I'm exited to see how they react to t...

Thank you guys very much, I can't wait to start planning it:) I'll definitley put pictures up when I do get it set up, but I have a question. What playsand brands are safe, and is there any special cleaning to do to it before I put it in? I've always used all EE, though now I heard that it's bad.

I'm upgrading from a ten gallon to a twenty gallon, and I know that I barely have enough stuff to fill my ten gal, let alone a twenty. I already know that I'm going to have to buy more substrate and more things, but as a girl saving for college in the super near future, I want to spend the least amo...

Awe! Hahah theyre lonely underground:)
I'm happy other peoples crabs do that, I was so worried hahaha:)

It WAS a full moon recently, so maybe that did contribute! I was worried but there's no smell, so I guess I've not nothing to be worried about! I can't wait to see them when they're done though, I've been feeding them healthier foods so maybe their colors have changed! I guess I'll just keep the hea...

I've had these crabs for years, and I've noticed if one is molting, one of the other crabs will molt at the same time, but never all three. But about a week ago, they all buried themselves and I haven't seen them at all, they're all medium/big. I've heard a few noises that tell me that they are aliv...

when i get a larger tank i cant wait to try something like this- mine love to just sit in their water dish sometimes so something bitter would be pretty neat:)

haha i will, but i dont think it will be for awhile. for some reason, all three have decided to molt at once... so i guess itll be a nice surprise when they resurface:) hahah i dont know why they do that, but if i have one molter, chances are at least one of my other crabs decides to molt too. maybe...

i thought mine was only ten, but turns out its twelve. yay for two extra gallons

i never knew it was so important, because theyve always molted with ease before, but ill definitley go buy some the moment i can!

thank you so much! i will definitley look at that the next time im at the pet store, hahah im kinda excited to see how my hermit crabs like it

I have had the same three hermit crabs for five years now and I never knew they needed saltwater... I also don't know what the purpose of the saltwater is. Any tips, suggestions, and information would be great, because I've had these hermits for awhile and I really don't want to lose them! If it hel...

Wow, I'm impressed :) my hermit crabs are nowhere near as small as they were when I got them five years ago, and the ten gallon tank is nearly too small- I really want a super awesome water feature like this when I get a new tank :) I do have a question though, is it possible that the hermit crabs w...