HCA: Hermit Crab Association

We use a few sites for food and shells

Food and shells:
http://www.hermitcrabpatch.com/Default.asp

Shells:
http://naplesseashellcompany.com/

not really' they may try to find one right before. But they will shell shop at any time. However both my molters changed out of their crappy shells right after coming up.

A 29 gallon has the same size around but an extra 6 inches of hight. If they multiple levels and lots of plant cover you'll see them climbing around more. Also don't have bright lights on behind you in the room cause you're like a giant to them so they do get skittish when they are new or after a mo...

I think it's instinct for them to be more afraid after a molt, since they take a while to get back to normal. I find the darker they get the less skittish they are again. Also, do you keep lights on in the room while you watch them? I find if it's nice and dark in the room and only the tank is lite ...

congratz!! it's a good feeling.

I meant the availability of shells prevents them from being too picky, but I guess they do select from a specific range. I know my crabs all had really bad shells and now they are all super picky. Funny how quickly they become spoiled brats, just like my kids!

I don't think these guys are doing it by choice

Intil I hear that they're feasting on shrimp tails & lobster, like mine do occasionally, I say they're not totally spoiled yet! :hlol: I've even been known to shop for their foods at Whole Foods. There was always the running joke that my hermies eat better than we do. :roll: My husband knows where ...

lol that would be a sight. And I have crushed oyster shell, mineral supplement, worm castings and cuttlebone/honey and kelp mixes al from HCP in the tank now. Then they have the kibble/treat bowl. They are spoiled!

And can any of you tell me what type of nerite shell these are? Both Bernie up there and below, my new one Bella and my 3rd E, bang Bang. I have lots of D shape shells, but no nerites!! I can't seem to find these with the bumps/grooves running along them anywhere. Bella http://i4.photobucket.com/alb...

Ok so this is what I have for now, she`s pretty dark and colorful compared to her picture in my avatar.

ya I was so worried because of the mad digger I posted about. I can't even take pics yet because she's so dirty, the sand has cemented to her shell and I'd have to rub it off. I think I'll just let her be for now and let nature take it's course. She really doesn't want to be held right now. She's ea...

pics to come when he/she has calmed down a bit. Those nails are insane sharp though, like wow!

congratulations!