HCA: Hermit Crab Association

When I first put moss in the tank it’s nice and green. I spray it and keep it moist but it always ends up turning brown. Does anyone know why & how to keep it green? Thanks!

Thanks for responding! I will probably wait because I have 2 that are down at the moment, or I’ll just leave it as is. I thought 77 might be too low, but my humidity is great so I really don’t want to start messing with everything.

I have a 10 gallon tank and two smallish heaters on same side of tank (zoo med) which I bought before I realized they weren’t very good. The temp on my acurite is usually between 77-80. I ordered an Ultratherm and wasn’t sure what size so I emailed bean farm and they suggested an 11x17. I didn’t rea...

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I just want to make sure these are the correct items- Instant Ocean Aquarium Sea Salt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQH210G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PzG.EbF6PS0A5 Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025694O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IDG.EbCFWF400 And I have a question ab...

Oh no! Ok, thank you so much!!

Thanks, we haveNt spoken or texted, I’ll review all of this

Thank you. Also, I just posted in emergencies because his leg just fell off!

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I bought my crabs on June 22 & set up their tank on the 23. One went to hide and dug down under the ee almost immediately, haven’t seen him since. The other one was hiding behind a branch until yesterday when I moved him to see if he was ok. He seems fine, but he hasn’t eaten or had water as far as ...

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Thank you, I’ll look into that!

Any suggestions to prevent cholla wood from growing mold in the tank? My humidity is usually between 80-90%
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Thank you!!

Thank you! You leave a humidifier and heater on for them when you go? Maintaining the temperature and humidity are my main concerns.