HCA: Hermit Crab Association

curlysister wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:21 pm

No, don't put it inside the tank! You can attach it to the outside of the back or side of the tank with duct or electrical tape.

will there be an issue with insulation? like should I totally cover it tape?

I bought this heat mat: https://a.co/d/3kby3p8 It doesn't have any adhesives. I've tested it and it seems to work well, but I'm not sure how to attach it to my tank safely. Is this a usable mat, and what's the best way to attach it? I was thinking about mounting it inside the tank but I haven't seen...

(primed=treated with Seachem Prime water conditioner, or similar) (IO=Instant Ocean marine salt, or similar) Playsand-some people bake it to sterilize, but you're probably fine if you don't. Cocofiber-if it comes in a brick, rehydrate with primed water. If it comes in a bag, you should be good to g...

I'm setting up a tank and unsure what needs to be boiled or cleaned before going in the tank. I have play sand and cocohusk, fake plants, climbing toys (coconut and wood), dishes, shells, etc. Does everything need to be boiled or sterilized? Does everything need to be cleaned with conditioned water?

hermitsinnc wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:31 am

I've got a 20 on my (solid wood) dresser. If you're concerned that it will be too heavy, you can get a tank stand--a large amount of sand shouldn't weigh very different from a full tank of water.

thank you! my desk has some metal reinforcements so I think I'll feel pretty safe with that

I'll soon be setting up a 20 gallon tank and didn't really consider how heavy it will end up being. I was going to put it on my desk or dresser but now I'm concerned that it'll be too heavy. Where should my tank go?