HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Okay thanks I'm glad I asked first

Okay thanks everyone X3 my cats are pretty crazy but the spray should help. Until I get an under the tank (side) heater would I be able to use my old 10 gal fish tank heater somehow? I'm earning my own money now and my dad doesn't get payed as much so I'm kind of stuck for now. I will look into the ...

I remember someone saying they didn't know the time for the surface molt and for people who look to this for help my experience is that it depends on the crab and surroundings. Hobostein took about 2 or 3 hours to molt (includes trying shells and looking for a good place to molt) after he molted it ...

Hello. I have my two purple pinchers in a temporary 5 gal. crabitat currently (bigger tank shattered) Their tank conditions were great in the summer but now that winter is coming around it's getting chilly and I fear my crabs won't survive unless I can warm their tank up again. I have a 15 watt ligh...

Great news! Hobostein successfully molted and looks even better than before! Thanks so much for your help

Okay I hope all goes well for him! Thanks again for your help!

It was Friday morning when he molted. Do you have a recommended time for adding Potato back in? I only had a gallon beta tank for back up at the moment :( my iso tank broke. I don't want to rush him but at the same time I don't feel a gallon tank is a great size for a hermit crab so I want to add hi...

Okay, Hobostein has choosen a nice shell and his exoskeleton is completely gone except for the large claw and a couple tiny shreds. He was definitely moving around and eating because the exo is gone and he is now in a different spot of the tank. I also saw a part of his leg and it was a nice shade o...

Okay thanks again for all the help! I will update if anything happens!

Okay How long does it usually take?

He loves carrots! I put some fresh slices for him to eat if he feels like it and his exoskeleton is still in with him (I did research during his molt to make sure all goes well). He is in the main tank and Potato is moved. When would be a good time to put him back in the main tank with Hobostein? (I...

He is isolated I appreciate your help CallaLily. Like I said, I would not want to mess around with ammolting crab I will check again later today to see if he popped out or ate his carrots. I will be sure to leave his exoskeleton in there as well.

I forgot to mention, I did not do anything with Hobostein and moved Potato. I didn't want to mess with a molting crab

Please respond quickly! I'm somewhat new to hermit crabs. My friend had some before and I absolutely adore them :) I have two purple pinchers, Potato and Hobostein (Pronounced Hoboshtein) Hobostein decided to jump out of his shell while I was cleaning their tank and started digging around. Potato tr...