HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I found natural rocks at the dollar tree that I disinfected and use in my Tupperware. I also found rope netting in the craft section at Walmart for about $4. It included about 10 sq feet I think. My crabs love to climb on this and it hasn’t molded for me. For a heating mat I found a 10”x20” on Amazo...

If your substrate is deep enough it should be fine. When the substrate is shallow if is easy for other crabs in the tank to dig them up and disturb them!

I don't see anything in your tank conditions that jumps out at me. Am at work, but wanted to just give a quick reply. Have you checked out the care sheet on what to do wit ha naked crab: http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=122302 Yes I have, I woke up this morning and he...

I put a thin blanket on the back of my enclosure in between the wall and the tank. This helped me raise my temperature about 3-5°. Hope this helps, I’m sorry about your little guy.

Just kidding, he’s naked again about 5 minutes later. I turned off the bubblers and made sure it pitch black in my room to try and relieve stress. I put in another shell with him and he was kind of on top of it so I’m hoping he likes it and stays. Two of my crabs are under and the other two aren’t o...

Update: about two hours later he reshelled himself. I’m worried he is going to do it again, but I didn’t want to keep him deprived of anything so I gently put the tub on his side so he can leave when he chooses. He was out and looking a bit more lovely when I picked up the tub. I have to go to bed, ...

Help!! Streaking crab! :cry: 1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Sand, 4 inches in the front, 6 inches near the hides and back of the tank. 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and hum...

BACK STORY :My best friend got us both some hermit crabs from the beach shop, which I wasn’t too pleased with, for our birthdays. I had them before as a small child but they died quick. He gave me one (he got three), in a 3 gallon carrier. A few rocks, food, a sponge, and only fresh water. I was app...