HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Ok .. just worried cause in the past the heater dried out my sand completely.. which I know I left it way and didnt check it I didnt know it would dry out like that so ...

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What kind of lid do you have? Is it totally sealed? Too much misting can create a flood. Yes I know I dont want to do that ! I have a plastic lid completely sealed ! I want it to seep down but not create a flood ! Of course I want to play with sand alil in one corner see how dry it was under I dont...

..... he didnt die ... maybe .......

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I got a new crabbie named Shelly. I wanted to take pics but "she" shelly went down to molt in like 2 days ! Which I know is normal so .. I rewet all my sand with eco earth, and the top is drying a little already been couple weeks estimated .. my memory sucks ! Idk how long it's been.. been a week or...

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Honestly it's a tough call. As long as there's some day/night cycle where the tank is situated, I wouldnt worry too much. Maybe a good rule of thumb, bright enough that you notice light, but not bright enough where strong light from a window will cast hard shadows? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapat...

In my 20g long I've used a day basking bulb (mainly for heat, but helps with viewing), but for the 75g I plan on using a UVB strip along with just a regular fluorescent light, for added viewing, since I have a UTH along the back of that. Some people simply rely on the natural room light, so as long...

Yes I need to take pics !

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I know they need light and darkness .. so my question is how light does it have to be for them .. my crabbie is in the hall way! (its a she this time supoosibly) this is what my daughter says ... So she! Gets light from the bathroom window but it's small and my room ! Im gonna open the curtains so i...

DevilNDisguise wrote:That's always exciting!

Yes

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Finally getting a new crab !

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aussieJJDude wrote:With EE, it's so lightweight you could easily do 2 inches a day without much worries.

I also wouldnt worry about mixing it in, the crabs will do that themselves.

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Thankyou!

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Hermiesguardian wrote:Wet the ee. Till you can squeeze it without it dripping. If any crabs are buried you can add 1 inch every 24hrs. Just don't pat it down. The crabs will mix it up.

Thanks !!! K sounds good !!!

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All of the substrate needs to be sand castle consistency. If your sand is dry now, you need to add water to it as well. You can mix the sand and EE together and then add dechlorinated water and mix it up until it's all the right consistency. Thanks ! I know that, but thank you.... I'm talking about...

K maybe I cam do that ! Do I still wet it ....?? Just put a bunch on top ... or leave it dry throw a bunch on top

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