HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I have a 20 gallon long and I’m getting ready to add a 5 gallon topper.

That’s amazing! That is a testament to how well you care for them! Thank you for the link

@links. Thank you so much for the reply. That makes sense. I will set it up with my uvb on the inside of the lid and keep an eye on everything. Can’t wait to do this at the end of the summer

You know, that’s true. Maybe I could just do that. I would be taking the lid off everyday so they would definitely get that exchange of air. Does plastic give off any kind of fumes that are harmful to the crabs that you know of? @avamin2005

Links, thank you so much! What you say makes perfect sense. I will do the aluminum foil and drill more holes.

I just have a quick question please. If it is key to keep humidity in then the holes I drill to hang their uvb light from on the inside of the lid should be enough ventilation for them shouldn’t it? Thanks in advance.

I was thinking about setting up a tote for 2 strawberries and was wondering if I drilled holes in the lid to ziptie my uvb light fixture inside the tote, would that be enough ventilation? Also, what size tote is equivalent to a 30 gallon glass aquarium? Thanks in advance!

I’m sorry. I forgot to tell you that myrtle beach is in sc.

Hi there! I’m not sure where you are located, but The Spoiled Pet in North Myrtle Beach gets Ecuadorian and Strawberry crabs in all the time. You just have to check with them because they sell out so fast. They don’t really like to ship them but they might depending on where you are. Also, Yourfishs...

Thank you to the 2 people who responded with foods I really appreciate it.

Could someone please give me a list of the above foods please? I will be getting Strawberry hermit crabs at the end of the summer and want to be prepared. Thank you.