HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thank you for the replies. The instructions didn't specify. I kind of rationalized the way soilentgringa (love the handle btw) said, but wanted to be sure. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk So which orientation does that turn out to be? I never noticed a flatter side when I placed mine and now I...

PTCrabs wrote:I just threw one away due to mold


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Same. I had one and it was a non-stop mold farm. I tried treating it with salt water, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide. At best all any of those did was stop the mold for a few days, but it always came back.

From what I've read in the past they can be applied in either direction. I have mine with the copper strips facing outside (i.e. Not visible in the tank) and they are working fine.

Kermie16 wrote:Hey Vidikron! I'm also new to crabbing so, welcome!! Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe MSW stands for marine salt water.

Ahh... That make sense.

Don't put the tank right in front of a window; if it is in direct sun, it can quickly get too hot. To prevent mold: Clean out any old food sources lying around. Soak any wood in half-strength MSW, then let dry COMPLETELY (for several days to a couple of weeks, depending upon size of wood and how dr...

I just acquired some hermit crabs and have been reading up on their care. I've read that nuts are a popular food and that they should be unsalted. However, at the moment I don't have any unsalted nuts, but I do have a some standard salted mixed nuts. If I rinse those well with water would they be ac...