HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I would have to agree with whoever said to take a picture of their big claw, as most have pretty distinct and individual big claws.

its been long enough without cleaning the tank and i have been experimenting with straight sand and later straight ecoearth. In both i have had many successful molters and had no problems with the exception of a sick crab i picked up at a bad store. Actually i picked up a crab at another store that ...

Makena95GT wrote:Look for some metal racks from Lowes. They have some that fit two 40g breeder tanks perfectly (one on each shelf/level) and with both filled are super sturdy. Thats what most breeders use in the fish hobby to hold tanks

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plz send me a link

So soon i will be moving into a new house, my family agreed that the basement is to be my nerd cave and I had an idea to line one of the walls with tanks similar to the ones Petco and numerous other pet stores use to hold their fish. does anyone know where i can purchase one or contact people who ca...

what is the best breed of sow bug to clean my hermit crab tank of decaying food, mold, mildew, etc.

How long should i wait to put my dechlor water in my hermit crab tank( i used Aqueon tap conditioner)

I have been informed not to use distilled water for the crabs water bowls, as they lack in the vital minerals hermit crabs require for a happy long life. BUT is ok to use in the watering of my plants (plants in my tank and plants being prepared to be put in the tank) in order to prevent mineral buil...

Aww im so sorry

Can you guys recommend some good, quality Water de-chlorinators and Salt water conditioners for my hermit crabs

well, i would start by using a digital thermometer and hydrometer. These give a better reading. Also i would recommend buying a glass terrarium lid, as it keeps the moisture in better. You can also cover the mesh lid with cling wrap. As for the increase of temp, i would recommend using a foam or foi...

You know I tried this in the fall.... It was so fun! But I ran in to a problem each time I introduced about 10 rollie pollies... They would disappear! There were a couple of times I saw one go underground. But when it came time to change 6-8 inches of sand I didn't know what to do! Any thoughts on ...

I'm not new to crabbing, but I'm new to the whole idea of bugs in the tank. Iv'e done research on sow bugs but white researching them, i discovered how to check for mites. I know how but I am new to the whole "holding the crabs" aspect of crabbing. I'm more of a "let them be" person. how should i ho...

crabbycassie wrote:She's so cute


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yea I just want to hold her... JK I AM WAYYY TOO SCARED TO PICK ONE UP XD

KellyCrabbieLove wrote:Ok so in a strange twist. He went into the slotted she she started in and she stayed in the African turbo. Thank god I took pics when it was only him. I can identify him by the silver shapes on the shell.

good thing indeed

soilentgringa wrote: Thanks!

yea I have to agree