HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hi there! I apologize for just catching this! I have a couple of recommendations for megalopa tanks, but they are better explained on our Zulip chat for Hermit House. Hermit House is a Non Profit Organization geared towards captive bred hermit crab breeding. By becoming a member, you have access to ...

Messaged OP to let them know they had someone interested.

Messaged both parties to let them know of one another's interest.

Messaged OP to let them know they had someone interested in their crab.

UPDATE: Lilas have been rehomed to me . Purple Pinchers still up for adoption

It doesn't hurt. Hopefully your crab will pull through.

Yw. At this point, just do what you can to correct conditions. Try not to handle the crab.
Edit: Crabs also sometimes do better in the dark when they are stressed.

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Would like Lilas for captive breeding program to broaden genetics. Emailed OP

That is an old practice. Mold should be removed from the tank. We recommend boiling items that can mold in marine saltwater, and allowing them to dry before replacing in the tank. We also recommend that you refrain from misting your tank. Mold is caused by too humid of an environment. Sent from my i...

Sent message to OP to find out if crabs have been adopted so post can be deleted.

Emailed OP to find out if crabs have been adopted so post can be deleted.

Very sad...

Emailed OP to see if crab has been adopted so post can be deleted.