HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Have mostly been lurking, but the saltwater used is important for molting; specifically in shedding old exo. I do not believe that the saltwater you are using is correct (marine saltwater). Most here, including myself, use 'Instant Ocean' brand. When I initially purchased my first 2 crabs from a bo...

Just to UPDATE on the molting crab: He is in the ISO tank now, I have the proper tank set up. He is still molting above ground, and is currently out of a shell. However I am noticing that he only has 3 out of his 6 main legs (two legs on each side plus his eating claw). He's just ripping his legs of...

Thank you for your quick response! I do moisten the substrate to sand castle consistency, but because the humidity isn't consistent, it dries up pretty fast. For my salt water brand, its also all things living.

I will try to get a thermometer/hygrometer asap.

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