HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I ended up with a 75 gallon glass aquarium because PETCO was having their half off sale. I will post pictures of the finished tank. I just couldn’t make 2 totes work so this was the next best thing. I know my guys will love it!

@iamsam. You have to use food grade, bps free totes which Sterlite brand are. The heat pads, I use Ultratherm from Reptile Basics, do not get hot enough to melt the plastic and will warm the inside of the tote. If your temperature gauge says it’s not warm enough, you can add more heat pads or cut a ...

I will post pictures when it’s all done

Thanks guys! I will do it outside for sure! Crabbylover77, that’s a great idea You’re pretty good at this. Thank you everyone who responded to my post. I really appreciate it

I’m getting ready to buy 2- 105 quart sterlite totes for my 6 crabs. I thought I’d use a dremel tool to cut a hole in each side to put a bridge through and then close it in with acrylic for a see through bridge that will hold in humidity. I love that you did a Crabitat in a tote😀 I can’t lift or aff...

I really want to use totes to give my 6 guys more room, but I keep reading where the fumes are toxic to our crabs. I spoke with a pet store owner, not like a chain store, that sells exotic pets and they said totes are fine to use. I’ve also read where you can get food grade plastic totes that don’t ...

I love your set up! I have been wanting to use totes for awhile now but I read they leak fumes from pvc they use to harden plastics. Have you noticed any kind of smell? I’m getting older and just can’t handle those heavy glass aquariums and loved the tote idea. How long have you had them in your tot...