I have 3 hermit crabs, 2 of which are in a ten gallon and the newest, in an isolation tank.
I am wondering, what do I need to have in my ten gallon for happy, healthy hermit crabs?
Here is a list of what I have in the tank;
One fake plant, 2 coco huts, 3 large shells, 2 sponges, 2 dishes of water (one fresh with a sponge, one salt, no sponge), 2 dishes of food, a thermometer and hygrometer and I use a mister daily.
What am I missing?
Tank Needs and New Hermit Crab Questions
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Tank Needs and New Hermit Crab Questions
(Current Crabs) My PP’s: Bella, Coconutty and Flamey Jr
RIP: Strawberry, Raspberry, Flamey, Lucky
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Re: Tank Needs and New Hermit Crab Questions
Have you had a look at the 'basics' care sheet? Everything you need is outlined there. And I'm pretty sure the photo is of a ten gallon tank too!
You don't need sponges for the water, they just harbor bacteria.
What are you using for substrate and how deep is it?
You will want 3 to 5 extra shells per crab - be sure to look at the 'shells' care sheet so you get the appropriate type of shells.
You don't need sponges for the water, they just harbor bacteria.
What are you using for substrate and how deep is it?
You will want 3 to 5 extra shells per crab - be sure to look at the 'shells' care sheet so you get the appropriate type of shells.
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Re: Tank Needs and New Hermit Crab Questions
Thank you! I have not looked at the care sheet yet!
(Current Crabs) My PP’s: Bella, Coconutty and Flamey Jr
RIP: Strawberry, Raspberry, Flamey, Lucky
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Re: Tank Needs and New Hermit Crab Questions
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Re: Tank Needs and New Hermit Crab Questions
Thank you!
(Current Crabs) My PP’s: Bella, Coconutty and Flamey Jr
RIP: Strawberry, Raspberry, Flamey, Lucky
RIP: Strawberry, Raspberry, Flamey, Lucky