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- Thu May 05, 2016 7:19 pm
- Forum: Archivables
- Topic: E's at petstore
- Replies: 6
- Views: 847
E's at petstore
Quick! I'm at the petstore and was wondering if 2 E's and 5 pps in a 40 gal breeder would be to much?
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:21 pm
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: Crab not moving, no smell.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 654
Re: Crab not moving, no smell.
Do they smell like dead fish when they surface molt? I picked her up and smelt her but I did feel her move I believe.
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 7:16 pm
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: Crab not moving, no smell.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 654
Re: Crab not moving, no smell.
Ok so I just do that and that's it? Am I supposed to put something in with her?
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:45 am
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: Crab not moving, no smell.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 654
Crab not moving, no smell.
1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? A mixture of sand and eco earth about 6 inches deep 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read? One of the gauges in the...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:36 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: I was encouraged
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1222
Re: I was encouraged
I'm so jealous of your hermies
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:34 am
- Forum: Emergency
- Topic: Green at the Tip of my HCs Leg!?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 697
Re: Green at the Tip of my HCs Leg!?
I recommend taking out the calcium sand and the reptile sand (as they don't allow crabs to molt as well and can cause other problems) and replace it with moist Playsand or Eco earth (or mix both.) Playsand is only $5 for a 50 pound bag, you can get Eco earth at the pet store. Make sure to have 6+ in...
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: Archivables
- Topic: Deformities using one substrate?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 750
Re: Deformities using one substrate?
In all honesty, I think you should take a lot of what the Instagram crab community claims with a grain of salt. Sure, there are some accounts that really know what they are doing and have good info (some are even members here) but a lot of them are just making stuff us as they go. I agree, whenever...
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:07 pm
- Forum: Archivables
- Topic: Deformities using one substrate?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 750
Deformities using one substrate?
There is a lot of controversy in the instagram hermit crab community on whether or not using one substrate like just eco earth or just sand leads to deformities when they molt. Most say that using on substrate leads to deformities, I say it does not. Can anyone clear it up to me if it does/does not....
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:36 am
- Forum: Our Other Pets
- Topic: New project - 3 leopard geckos with severe MBD...
- Replies: 110
- Views: 6863
Re: New project - 3 leopard geckos with severe MBD...
I just saw a rescue like this on instagram on the account @sillytoadgirl, the poor gecko was so skinny and had 3 layers of shed on them. It's so heartbreaking to see them like this
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:28 am
- Forum: Archivables
- Topic: 40 gallon ultrathernm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 303
40 gallon ultrathernm
I am going to upgrade to a 40 gallon and I was wondering what size ultratherm I need and where do I get it at?
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 9:24 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 413
Re: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Same for me.. without the HCA I wouldn't have half the knowledge I have now
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:34 am
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: New Adoption
- Replies: 10
- Views: 908
Re: New Adoption
Such a cute Ecuadorian! I love his coloration.. I would drive that far for him too
Shrimp
I have a bag of raw frozen shrimp, the ingredients it has on it is just salt. Would it be okay for my crabs to eat? If so, do I feed it raw or cooked? Thanks
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:25 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Feel kinda bad...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 567
Re: Feel kinda bad...
I wouldn't feel bad! You just saved a hermit crab! Plus you saved that lady's nephew from ending up with a dead hermit.
- Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:16 am
- Forum: D.I.Y Projects and Equipment
- Topic: Petco Tank Sale
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1444
Re: Petco Tank Sale
It's a shame they don't have it before Christmaswodesorel wrote: Every 3-4 months.