HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Outlet for tubing*

I’m looking to add a air stone (using an air pump) to the water in my tank to keep the humidity levels high. My issue is that I have a mesh top tank with no outlet for rubbing. I could slide the tube between the top and the tank but that will leave open my top a bit. I was also thinking of cutting a...

Thanks a lot for all the advice!! One of my hermit crabs just emerged yesterday so I’m feeling less worried. I want to add the extra substrate but would it be a good idea to add it in while they are still in the tank? I didnt think it would be so If not I’ll have to wait till my other crab is out an...

I am a new crab owner, I got my crabs 5 days ago and haven’t seen them much at all. I have read that it is common not to see your crabs for awhile once your put them in their new home but I’m a bit worried. When setting up their tank I buried a clay terra-cotta pot at and angle (meant to allow easy ...