HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thanks for telling me! I already have dechlorinator. I live in Canada and instant ocean only comes in huge packs and are really expensive. I will try tho!

Sorry I accidentally posted the Freshwater Solution. Here is the saltwater solution:
https://www.petsmart.ca/reptile/cleanin ... 55929.html

Hi there, I was scrolling through Petsmart to look for things for when I get my hermit crabs, and I've been looking into getting pre-mixed solutions. I found this one by "Thrive". Does it work/Is it safe? https://www.petsmart.ca/reptile/cleaning-and-water-care/water-conditioners/thrive-hermit-crab-f...

Naturals only means no added persavitives, colors. But it's not organic. I buy the pouch organic baby food. Whatever is on sale. Different flavors. I also get the crunchy snacks. They look like cheerios. For the pouch I just put a very small bit in their dish. Depends how many crabs you have and ho...

crabs_lex wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:46 am

I do not believe so
sadly most products made for crabs aren’t safe for them
most people on here will tell you to use instant ocean which what I use
but here’s a link to the water page if you need
https://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/p ... 27&t=92553

Ok Thanks!!!

HappyHermit0916 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:44 am

That is so annoying that painted shells cost more painted shells are so bad

Ikr

Hi there! :D I researched and found put you can feed baby food to hermit crabs! I have some questions about it. Sorry if my questions are a bit dumb... 1. What brand should I be getting? 2. Is there a difference between Gerber Naturals and Gerber Organics? 3. Baby food in a jar or baby food in a pou...

Hi!
Before I buy my hermit crabs or their supplies, I found a soaking salt for a reasonable price on petsmart.ca.
It is called
"Thrive Tropical Hermit Crab Soaking Salt"
Can they use this or does it have to be a different salt?

Maddamay32 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:18 pm

Fancy hermit crabs are just crabs in painted shells.

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Wow just crabs in different shells for DOUBLE the price!!! Thanks!

wodesorel wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:23 pm

They will be Purple Pinchers

Ok thanks so much!

Hi there! :D I've been searching for some pet hermit crabs I may get in the future after I get my tank and set it up. On Petsmart.ca, they sell two types of hermit crabs: "Hermit Crabs" and "Fancy Hermit Crabs" Is anyone familiar with the breeds of the hermit crabs as the website does not state what...

Most cat foods have preservatives, salt and other things that aren't good for hermit crabs. The hermit crabs could technically eat it, but feeding that stuff is strongly discouraged here at the HCA and other organizations. I do offer my crabs one type of Fancy Feast cat treats. They come in single ...

Hi There!
I was wondering if hermit crabs could eat wet or dry cat food? Wet food by like canned cat food and dry food as in kibble.
Thanks

Hi! Welcome to HCA! Hermit crabs have modified gills so they need humidity to breath and without a lid that holds in humidity they may/will die very quickly! So you mention you are trying to save money and a great way to save money is to collect sticks from outside then sanitize them but remember t...

Hi! glad you decided to make a post! here this should help you with your first question http://hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=836451#p836451 and yes you can only use eco earth i do that and it works fine and when you first put it in your tank a recommend dumping some treated water ...