HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Ok did a test yesterday and didn't like he answers so did calibration test today in a Tupperware inside a zip lock and they were both at 75 yippy!


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I have polystyrene insulation long the whole back side behind the heater and it has a solid lid I am thinking I may need to do the sides but then that take away viewing and light


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I ought two hydrometers/thermometer off of Amazon and have been trying to calibrate them today and they are at 65 and 69 [emoji51] I really want to get them back in my hermit and gecko tanks but not if they are not going to help me... do I need to order new ones ?


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Ok my ultratherm got my take up to temp and temp dropped last night I am having problems getting it past 75 all day


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Can't wait to get them new shells they are enjoying their new place




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Ok temp dropped to 70 and humidity was up to 95. I think I will insulate the back of the tank today with polystyrene


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Ok I am into horses too and my kids and pets are S names and just love your calico. Ours is names sheriff Callie . We are hoping to get our crabs today




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I have gauges and that was my other question... my heat mat is along the mat and all the way to the top of the tank do I need to lower it so it covers any of the sand??? I have a 20 gallon tall I believe... it's 19 tall by 30 wide. I think I need to calibrate my hydrometer but I have it with temp on...

Ok it's about ready. I have a little coconut fiber left and a lot of sand. wasn't sure if I should have just added it but substrate is 5:1 but didn't want to go much deeper. I am at 6". Was going to use hanging but for moist moss and the net on right for shells once i get it zip tied. The glass on t...

Hey there! Yes, Instant Ocean is the correct product for creating your hermie SW. However, to dampen the substrate (sand/coco fiber combo) you should use dechlorinated fresh water (FW). The salt water should pretty much just be used in their SW bowl. Around here, you'll get suggestions to use Prime...

This is the salt I got I remember needing to get Marie salt by instant ocean but I hope this is right


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Ok we are ready for set up. First the substrate... 5:1 do I wash sand to give it moisture? Or just the coconut fiber. Coconut fiber in salt water right... 1/2cup salt to 1 gal water. We have a water softener as well as an RO will that water be ok? It's what I use for my fish tank. I read to use less...

The coconut with the ladder is sold at most pet stores in the bird section or on Amazon


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Ok I love all the info I just ordered my ultratherm for my 30" tank I got a 6"x 23" my tank is 19" tall I have had a hard time getting imput for the right size for me to buy. I don't know the size of hermits we will be getting but figure at least 6-9" substrate should i stop my order in the a.m. and...

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