HCA: Hermit Crab Association

So I shouldn't worry that they haven't eaten or drank anything for at least a week? I know they go longer when they are molting but they prepare for that. Again they have never done this before and I have had them for years. I have no choice but to wait them out so only time will tell I guess. I wil...

DJ and Sharky stay in their hut all the time lately. Approx a month ago, their sand was getting low and I decided that it was time to replace it with new sand. I ordered their new sand from the same place that I have been using for the last couple of years and there has never been a problem. However...

Sorry for not replying sooner. As far as the calcium, they get coral calcium in their food dish occasionally but I sprinkle an oyster shell supplement over their substrate also and they go after it. Both I purchase from the Hermit Crab Patch. Sharkey is still giving attitude literally pushing DJ awa...

Thank you for yr quick response. Both came up from molt Apr this year approximately two weeks apart. I get their food from the Hermit Crab Patch website and supplement with organic fruits and veggies. There are an additional four shells of different sizes in their habitat that they can move into. Sh...

Lately Sharkey, the largest of my two hermies, has been picking fights with DJ, the smallest. They have lived together for years and I have never seen this aggression before. It is like two children wanting the same thing. I have two large mopani pieces in their tank and if DJ is on one, Sharkey all...

Just to clarify, I don't touch or cover any holes when they are preparing to molt. Occasionally, my guys will dig a shallow hole after their tank has been cleaned and then move on. I only have the two and they are always accounted for. I inherited them from family who would let them out for a few mi...

The only time I have seen my guys dig is when they were getting ready to molt. Now, lately, one if not both have been digging a hole. When I clean their house, I cover the hole over only for them to dig it again. I have not caught them so don't know if they are both guilty or just one. Question: Sha...

I forgot to address the temp/humidity question. I constantly check the gauges and make adjustments as necessary. That didn't seem to be the problem at the time. They just like to keep me guessing. I have had these little guys for several years and because I have not witnessed this behavior before, I...

Thank you for your input. DJ, for some reason, seems to be doing better. Out of frustration I took the hut out for a few hours after I posted and he and Shark started moving around and eating. I had just received a new stash of food from the Hermit Crab Patch and made one bowl each for them, along w...

To be honest it is hard to tell. I took Shark out late last night for just about 15 minutes to give DJ some space and he ate a little. But then DJ went back in the hut and Shark went in shortly thereafter. As of 1:12 pm they are both still in there. The hut is located where both entrances are opened...

DJ goes in the hut more than usual (stays in for hours if not longer) and does not seem to eat that much lately. Sharky, his roommate, usually follows in after him. This behavior just started within the last couple of weeks. At times, it seems as if Shark is holding DJ hostage but that does not expl...

Thank you both for everything. Again, it pays to listen to the pros.

UPDATE - My Sharkey finally came up recently fm molting. So now they are both accounted for and are doing well. I have purchased a battery backup so hopefully if there is another power outage they should be ok. Thank you all for yr guidance and support. The best to all of you and yr babies.

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Update - DJ came up from molting last night...doing well just missing Sharkey who has not come up yet. Hopefully Sharkey has survived the power outage also. Thx for everyone's support. It pays to listen to the pros.