HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I also have a heat pad on the side of the tank. I changed the bulb from the moon glow to the red and it seems to be more consistent. The problem I'm having is keeping the humidity around 80, it sometimes drops to 70%. I'm also having to refill my salt water pool a couple of times a day because the w...

yes, I've noticed that. I'm having to mist the tank 3-4 times a day now and keep the sponges wet

Can anyone tell me what wattage bulb they use for a 20 gallon tank? I am using a 40 watt bulb but it doesn't seem to be keeping the heat up to where it should be. During the day it's fine, but in the mornings I come in and the heat is around 75 degrees. Should I go to a higher wattage? Maybe 60 watt...

Unfortunately last night when I got home I found Flounder passed away and it looks like Sebastian might not be far behind :( These are two from the beach shop that were in horrible conditions. The third from that shop is doing well and is now down under molting. He was eating a lot and then went down.

Thank you very much. Could very well be what is going on. These two were purchased at the same time from a beach gift store with horrendous conditions. I haven't handled them and they are in a quiet room, so we will just have to wait and see. I hope they come out of it

It took about a week for mine to check it out, found "Maple" in there this morning

I'm having the same issue. I have 2 small crabs that I've had for about 3 weeks now and they just haven't moved in like 3 days. The tank is 20 gallons, kept right around 80 - 85 degrees and 80% humidity, 6 inches of play sand and coconut fiber. Fresh and Salt Water, climbing toys etc. I have a third...