HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello, I am currently planning to give away my hermit crab supplies (my hermit crabs passed away a while ago and I cannot get new ones right now). Before I give the stuff away (dishes, shelters, shells, etc.) I want to make sure I give them a nice clean. I know not to use chemicals to clean, but do ...

Okay I'm having some trouble. I give my crab fresh food daily but having difficulty knowing when to switch it out and it not go moldy/bad. I was thinking oh since he is mostly nocturnal it would be best to give fresh food at night and switch it again at some point during the day, but I think I am ke...

Thank you so much for all your help!!!

Thank you so much!!! This helps me a lot Sorry another question, what if my one crab is molting and my new one attacks him or disturbs him or something? Is that a common thing to happen?

Hi! I have a 20 gallon tank and originally got two hermit crabs on March 14th. Sadly, one passed away shortly after. I've been wanting to get another one. However, I believe my current hermit crab is beginning his molting process. I just read today that they should have an isolation tank while molti...

Hello! I got my hermie last week and I just found out hermit crabs have solid poop :? I just read another post on this site saying what the poop looks like and where to find it (moss pits, around food dishes). I just did a deep look and I... can't find anything??? What happens if their poop isn't pi...

Also if I get strip lights do I also need a bulb? Or is one or the other fine?

Okay thank you!! Do you think it's okay if i have both the LED lights on and then my room light on as well sometimes? Like my room light is usually off during the day but in the evening I usually only turn off my room light at around 11pm or so. I also just read that they may find white LED lights t...

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I was just going to use for a light and get a separate heating device as well! Thank you for sharing! Question: Can hermit crabs have led or UVA/UVB lights?

Hi, new to hermit crabs! Would this light be good for them? I really can't tell https://www.amazon.ca/Reptile-Habitat-Fixture-Heating-Holder/dp/B08L3DCYW9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=OTO+Reptile+Lamp+Fixture+Holder+Clamp+-+Upgraded+Lengthened+Adjustable+Stand+%26+Socket+-+for+Pet+Habitat+Heat+Light...

Hi! I've looked at more heating mat and cable options for my tank and I can't figure out which is best. I was told that for a heating cable, the wattage for my size tank should be 30-40W, but Exoterra only sells 25W and 50W. A heating mat seems more complicated to me!

Hi! I'm seeing so many different tank size guidelines for having two hermit crabs. I've seen that 5 gallons is enough, then that you need at least 10 gallons, then at least 20, and even at least 29... I was thinking of getting a 10 gallon tank to start. I just want them to be comfortable and okay in...