HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Oh ok. I'll probably do the plastic containers. Thanks for the help.

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Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:13 pm

Many people siggest usong Tupperware dishes from the dollar store

Would glass be better?? I feel like it something would happen to plastic overtime if it is in contact with saltwater for a while.

Hello. I'm trying to find water bowls for my crabs but I don't want to spend $7 on one bowl. What cheaper option could I use? Like glass, ceramic, or any other type of bowl?

Try covering the tank with plastic wrap so it traps all the moisture that would evaporate out.


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Oh ok. I thought it actually had varnish or something and it was peeling off. Haha. I just ahd to make sure before i toss them out. Thanks


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Did you boil in saltwater or fresh water? It might just be spots from being boiled, I’m not 100% sure though. I know I’ve boiled some of mine in saltwater and it made them dull and hazy. I use freshwater to boil and then dip in saltwater now. I boiled them in freshwater. I cant scrub them off or an...

I boiled my shells to clean them and some of them had white spots. They werent there before. Can anyone tell me what they are??


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I think I'm going with Naples. Thanks guys!!


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I've read everywhere that mold isn't toxic to crabs. So I don't think you should be worried.


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It's probably mold with the fruit. It happens to the strawberries that I put after a day or so.


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I've had my crabs for about 3 months now and they've all changed shells since I got them. I'm now in need of some bigger shells with 1 1/4in openings and bigger in the future. I'm trying to save some money but I'm also just looking for websites or places where I can get shells with round openings. W...

I suggest moving the water dishes closer to the heat pads so they can evaporate and raise the humidity.


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Mesh is okay. You can put cling wrap over it if you have problems keeping the humidity up. Be careful using sticks though because some are toxic. Otherwise boil them before outting them in the tank. Good luck!


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Maybe some more climbing things and a lid.


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