HCA: Hermit Crab Association

For the plant question, all you mentioned are fine. The aquatic plants may not do well, even with the high humidity. At 80%, my aquatic plants did not appreciate the crabitat humidity and didn't handle the change. I think if it grew out on its own will it would do better. But honestly, my aquatic p...

How awesome! Look forward to seeing more of them. =)

Too cute! They definitely look like Purple Pinchers to me.

One bag of dry coco fiber, or one brick of coco fiber mixed with one bag of play sand will give you a 5 to 1 ratio, or pretty close. But don't worry if your ratio isn't 5 to 1.....any ratio will do! The 5 to 1 is common because it's easy to maintain, but there isn't a 'wrong' way to do it! Awesome!...

Also, I found this calculator and punched in my substrate needs using the Sand, Silica option and I probably need 3 50lb bags, so I'm really glad I didn't just plan to buy 1 bag, that would have been a letdown. :lol: So I guess I'll need a lot of cocofiber to create a 5:1 mix. :shock: https://www.aq...

I think you may want another bag. Yes that is fine for an under tank heater, but put in on the side ubove the sub though. Don’t get a cheap thermostat. To add your list: Humidity gauge You need a hideout of some sort. Declorinator, depending on what type of water you have You're fine, thanks! It'll...

:smile:: Hello! I am in the process of setting up a new crabitat (for newly adopted crabs, so I need to work fast!) and right now I'm in the process of shopping. Here's a list of what I already have to work with and what I'm planning to buy. I'd really appreciate it if anyone can take a look at my l...