HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I purchased a new larger tank and it has a mesh lid but I think I want to return it and get one with either a glass lid or a hood because I do not want to rig the mesh tank with foil or plastic wrap. I rather have something nice looking. Question is, which between glass lid and hood will give best heat and humidity?

A glass lid will hold heat / humidity better than a hood. It's heavier and more robust. Other reasons for a glass lid includes that it's heavier, so a crab cannot push up on it. Hoods are flimsy in a lot of locations, and crabs can escape.

From the heat and humidity perspective, there's less hinges / holes / mini gaps so the heat and humidity will remain trapped. The glass will also create a mini green house effect, depending on where your tank is located, type of lights used, etc.

This is very helpful! Thank you so much! I’ve been stressing out about this and just want to get it right


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