HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello! What species of crab do you have? I live in Lilburn and am looking for an Equadorian.

AshMarie wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:38 am

Hi! I’m looking to rehome 5 hermit crabs in Atlanta, Georgia. Please if anyone is interested or knows anyone who would be please let me know. I’ve been trying for awhile now with no luck. I don’t know what else to do at this point.

Hello, I’m in ATL. What species are the crabs?

Hello! I recently learned that my eyes are bigger than my tank; as this new larger tank is a 60 gallon, not a 120. That being said, Ive already used a 5:1 sand to coconut fiber ratio with 50 lbs of sand. I have about two inches... I have another bag of sand to add with coconut fiber as well. (MY hus...

Hello, thank you for your reply, I'm appreciative. After mixing sand and coconut fiber substrate together today and placing it in the new 120 gallon tank, yes, you're right, I'll need at least 50 more lbs of sand/coconut fiber mix. (I'm using the 5:1 ratio, sand to substrate, Its looking pretty good...

So, a few weeks ago I got two smallish hermit crabs. I’ve been doing a lot of research on these little guys and learned that my tank set up, although beautiful and temp/humidity are perfect; but it’s only 10 gallons. I asked around to my reptile friends if they had any old terrariums or tanks and I ...

thanks so very much!!!

curlysister wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:54 pm

Welcome to the site, and welcome back to crabbing!

This is my second time owning a hermit crab; once when I was a child, a gift for receiving good grades… and now as an adult! I’m much more knowledgeable about hermit crabs because of this site and the HCA. I’m very grateful for all of the information so I can give my hermit crabs the best chance at ...