HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hi, thanks for your quick reply. I have 2 - 2 1/2 inches moist coconut fiber about 1/2 of the of the 10 gal. tank and about 1 1/2 inches of sand in the other half. I got more sand today, but I haven't added it yet. I will tomorrow. I didn't want to freak or stress the crabs too much. Since the new c...

Hi, Forgot to add this to my last post. Crystal's shell is painted. I now know that's bad. I bought a larger shell. I've read they will switch out of a painted shell quickly. I've had her for 5 days and the new shell has been in the cage the whole time. She doesn't pay any attention to it. I try and...

Hi, I'm the new parent of 2 hermit crabs. I got our 1st one - crystal - 5 days ago. She's pretty outgoing and pretty active. I've had her running around on the floor the past 2 nights. I got our 2nd crab this afternoon. I'll call him - hermie - yet to be officially named. Is it normal for the smalle...