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by Amanda2
Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: Ecuadorian at last!
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Ecuadorian at last!

My crazy new crab, dory has changed shells 3 times already in 1 1/2 days!! I heard that E's changing shells is rare!?!
by Amanda2
Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:55 am
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: Ecuadorian at last!
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Ecuadorian at last!

I finally got found an e at petco! I'm not sure they realized he was different because he was the only one. I have two more on the way from live hermitcrabs.com plus a possible extra! I'm so ecited right now!!!! I named him dory and he is sooooo active!
by Amanda2
Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Archives: Zoea
Topic: Newbie with question about substrate
Replies: 10
Views: 3443

Newbie with question about substrate

You are so welcome, that's what we're here for.Ps if you want more info the archives is a great place to look
by Amanda2
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: Archives: Zoea
Topic: Newbie with question about substrate
Replies: 10
Views: 3443

Newbie with question about substrate

That would probably be ok as long as u put play sand on top of it. Also if ur just trying to enhance humidity since ur tank is small I think spritzing it would do the trick
by Amanda2
Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: Archives: Zoea
Topic: Newbie with question about substrate
Replies: 10
Views: 3443

Newbie with question about substrate

Welcome to the community. Well it sounds like it may be calci sand and that clumps and cakes on moisture. Also I would recommend using regular playsand from the hardware store because it's cheaper and you need it to be sand castle consistency which play sand achieves well ( obviously ) any more ques...
by Amanda2
Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: Youtube Hermit Crab Care videos... their so bad :(
Replies: 5
Views: 1011

Youtube Hermit Crab Care videos... their so bad :(

That is definitely bad. I think I will make a video of proper hermit crab care and put it on utube. Thanks for sharing.
by Amanda2
Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: Archives: Streaking
Topic: Help! Molt then streak!
Replies: 4
Views: 2546

Help! Molt then streak!

UPDATED: he has switched shels at least 2 more times but is currently shell-less1) How long have you had your crabs and how long have you been caring for this particular crab in distress? I've had hermit crabs for three years but this one is about a year and a half2) What size is your tank and what ...
by Amanda2
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: Archives: Streaking
Topic: Help! Molt then streak!
Replies: 4
Views: 2546

Help! Molt then streak!

UPDATE: he has re-shelled in a thick gold mouth turbo but I'm afraid he'll come out again since it is heavey and when I saw him he was upside down. I'll offer him a lighter she'll and see what happens
by Amanda2
Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: Archives: Streaking
Topic: Help! Molt then streak!
Replies: 4
Views: 2546

Help! Molt then streak!

Please help. I've dealt with a streaker before but he died I don't want it to happen again. Ok, so i was cleaning the tank when I saw a molter tunnel had collapsed. I gently dug him up, put him in ISO with his newly shed limbs( he'd eated most of them so his exo was hardened ) and some cuttle bone. ...
by Amanda2
Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: New tank and best crab food ever!
Replies: 3
Views: 706

New tank and best crab food ever!

All the fruits and veggies we have are organic anyway so no harm there!
by Amanda2
Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: New tank and best crab food ever!
Replies: 3
Views: 706

New tank and best crab food ever!

Hi guys, I just got i 40 gal curved front tank have not set it up yet but I was wondering if you guys had any decor ideas. I am probably getting a large waterfall for freshwater and a pool for salt, and maybe nets.I also discovered the best fresh crab food that is homeade! If anyone juices out there...
by Amanda2
Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:08 pm
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: I'm back !! Sorry I been away ! So what's new ?
Replies: 1
Views: 561

I'm back !! Sorry I been away ! So what's new ?

Wow congrats on no hermie deaths! And perfect tank conditions and also your new additions! Yes, please post pictures I wold love to see your setup.
by Amanda2
Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: Ecuadorean crab questions
Replies: 2
Views: 531

Ecuadorean crab questions

I searched on Amazon.com but they didn't have any live hermit crabs, so I got some from live hermitcrabs.com. I hope it works out
by Amanda2
Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:42 am
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: I'm new to LHC
Replies: 15
Views: 1789

I'm new to LHC

Wow your tank sounds perfect! The only thing, I think you said this but to clarify, do you supply fresh water and salt or just salt?Otherwise sounds like you got the right info from the beginning! If possible could you post pictures? The tank sounds really cool! Also I hope you found the archive use...
by Amanda2
Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:15 am
Forum: Archives: LHC
Topic: I'm new to LHC
Replies: 15
Views: 1789

I'm new to LHC

Wow it sounds like you definitely have enough room! Ther is some really great Info in the archives, but if you want your questions answered directly you might consider copying and pasting the ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS post in the molting section and filling thrm in so we can get a better idea of your t...