HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Ok, thank you

I ordered this from amazon and wasn't able to mention it was for a crab and it came with a large bump inside.

If its not usable as is, could I grind it off with a dremel? Its a beautiful shell and I'd like to use it some day.

He didn't move into the tapestry shell last night, was really hoping he would before he goes down.
I did order a couple new turbos, maybe he'll like one of them better. Thanks for help.

Thanks, I'll check the links. I did some looking and found a couple bigger shells, one is around 1.25 and he is checking it out now. Hopefully he'll switch and I can see how well it fits so I can order the right sizes.

I just got this fellow and I need to buy some new shells in a hurry. I'm not quite sure what size he might need. I'm thinking 1.5? suggestions where I can find large, reasonably priced shells in the US would be great too. Thanks

I've never really paid attention to when my crabs move into a new shell. They are all close to the same size and the shells I have are mostly the same. I do however have one crab that has stubbornly refused to change shells. If he molted, he put the same shell right back on. Lately he has been eatin...

My house is 80+ yrs old and the basement doesn't have any walls, it's a small open dirt floor type.
I might be able to put up a couple braces, if not, I'll just stick to my 30 gallon tank.
Thanks for the advice.

I have a empty 75 gallon aquarium that would make a great crabitiat but I worry about the weight in my old house that has a basement, wouldn't want it to fall through the floor. Any way to reduce weight while providing deep enough substrate?

I only have two, the oyster and one that I think is a scallop. Every time I wash them, they feel slimy and I only leave them in the tank for 24 hours. I guess the crabs don't mind, they seem to really like the oyster shell, maybe I should get some more. Crabs eat oyster shells - it's a good source ...

I only have two, the oyster and one that I think is a scallop. Every time I wash them, they feel slimy and I only leave them in the tank for 24 hours. I guess the crabs don't mind, they seem to really like the oyster shell, maybe I should get some more.

What do you use for food dishes? I've been using different kinds of flat sea shells or a oyster shell but I wonder how sanitary they are. Would plastic be better?

Those are Ecuadorians, commonly just called E's. viewtopic.php?f=51&t=92454

I've always wanted to keep pill bugs but never had any reason to, now I have an excuse Its still cold here with snow in a few places & freezing temps at night but I was able to find a few pills under a flower pot on the warm side of the house.

Looks like he ate himself into a coma

Thank you for the suggestions, I'll have to go shopping for them.