HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Ok. I scooped most of the sand out of the 1/2 of my tank. Filled it with Eco earth moistened it with treated water. I still smell a paint like scent from the crabitat. Could it be from the painted crab huts, or the painted crab shells. (2 of my guys haven't switched to the natural ones available) al...

When do you put a crab in the ISO tank? I have a guy 1" from the bottom of the tank. I have only had him 3 days. He is in the tank with 2 other crabs. Is this Pass? . Does he just need some down time? He has been eating quite a bit for the first 2 days.

I just put in play sand yesterday. 1/2 tank play sand 1/2 Eco earth. Both crabs are on ecoearth side. I have changed their substrate 2 times in 3 days. (Some one sold me on live arrognite sand that was a crab"expert") I am afraid to change again,as I don't want to stress them out any more. I have on...

When do you know you need to put them in ISO?

No, I have been trickling water around the area, but don't want to poor water close to him. The area around him is moist, so I was hoping he would tunnel to the moist side, but he hasn't moved. He is about an inch from the bottom of the tank I can see his claws through the glass on the back of the t...

It was EE straight from the bag. A little mist on the top.

Another issue. When I changed substrates yesterday, my humidity was 98% with dry coconut fiber on one side and sandcastle moist sand on the other side. I was thinking I would wet the coconut fiber a bit at a time to keep the humidity around 78-80%. Now one of my crabs has buried himself in the dry s...

I gently picked up my digger crab with a spoon and placed him in a small indention that I made in the Eco earth without sand. Is this good for an ISO tank? Now, I put play sand in 1/2 of my 10 gallon tank with the other 1/2 Eco earth. I didn't know which my crabbies would prefer. Now my temp I'd 79 ...

I now have a crab that has buried himself. I don't know if he is molting or not. I didn't notice a color change yesterday when I added the live sand. I have only had him for 10 days. He is usually my most active guy. This is the first time he has buried himself. Is it safe to remove him and change t...

Thank you for you quick answer. I read somewhere that play sand could have contaminates? However, If you have been successful using it, I will replace this stuff! Crabilina passed within 2 days after buying pets smart brand moss. She was fine before and then I noticed her eating the moss. The next m...

Sorry, it's me again! Is beta pro water an acceptable substitute for fresh water? Thanks for all the great info! I wasted so much money listening to the so called "experts" at the pet store, and unfortunately my daughters Crabilina died. I wish I had become a member sooner.

Also, they sold me a bag that says "best by May 2013" is this a problem? I will not hesitate to throw it all away and start over if it is better for my crabby buddies!

My local aquarium sold me Carib sea arag-alive live aragonite reef sand packed in salt water. I drained the sand as best as I could. It is still quite moist, but with 1/3 of the aquarium top opened, my humidity is staying 75%.I have that in1/3 of my 10 gallon tank with 1/3 coconut fiber substrate an...