HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I did read correctly, but i want to stress the importance that this is not a good behavioural sign. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk I understand what you're saying 100%! But please understand,me stressing out over a crab stressing isn't going to help solve the situation. I've made sure to comp...

I did read correctly, but i want to stress the importance that this is not a good behavioural sign. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk I understand what you're saying 100%! But please understand,me stressing out over a crab stressing isn't going to help solve the situation. I've made sure to comp...

A deshelled crab is not normal, and it means either he is stressed or something is irritating him... I would suggest filling out the emergency template, to see if everything is a ok in your setup. Never said it was normal! if you read it correctly i stated that he/she is probably stressed due to th...

So, one of my Ecuadorian hermit crabs is streaking for the third time this week, poor little thing is so stressed. When i was gone for a month i had someone taking care of my animals and he did the crappiest job i swear i was better off asking my dog to watch the house :roll: anyways, every time i s...

Your hermies are too cute. Love love pictures of everyone's crabitat, thank you for posting yours

Oh goodness, I didn't even catch that you were changing entire substrate! Btw, when adding new substrate when molters are down, only add one inch a day. Also, I personally don't recommend handling the crabs. They are prey animals. It stresses them out. The only time I've handled mine is when I upgr...

What is an 'S' tank? and I added more play sand and coconut inside the tank, as for shells, i have both of those that you have recommended I just need to purchase more. I see a lot of people buying bulks of them at crafts stores. I used to buy mine at a beach store that sold shells but i guess craft...

lol hobbit hole! how cute! Currently reading Lord of the Rings and this is visually pleasing to see

Thank you! I had no clue about using vinegar for cleaning the hermits tank! I'll for sure change what needs to be changed. And the candles aren't right next to the tank just in the same room is that ok?. Other than that thank you for taking the time for correcting what needs to be fixed!

fill this out so everyone can get a better idea of whats happening 1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? play sand and coconut fiber, sand castle consistency, sand is 7inches in depth 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where ar...

Update: I didn't answer the questions because they had nothing to do with the hermit and it was a little too late since he passed away the following night, he was frail the minute i got him I just didn't realize how weak he was when i had him inside my tank. He would move but no power inside of him ...

quick update: checking on the little guy every now and then, still super weak. Going to put him in a ISO inside the main tank and hope for the best. Does anyone know the reason why he could be so weak? it's heartbreaking

I recently adopted some hermits today from petco, all of them are very active except one, hes alive but seems so weak. Should I isolate the little guy? Thanks everyone

My moss pit is inside a coconut hut and my biggest hermit is constantly taking out the moss! :roll:
awesome tank btw

How adorable!!