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Hermit Crab set-up?
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:46 pm
by sunflower_crabitat
Okay, so I just adopted a new baby (hermit crab, purple pincher) and my set-up rn is a bit....strange? Basically, I have a molter in a rubbermaid tote (a bit worried about the temp in that one bc i have no heaters in there and it's starting to get cold so idrk what to do) and I have my 3 other crabs in my bigger 18 gallon, one of which is under the sand. I'm worried about what to do and when my other molter comes up since I only have an 18 gallon and 4 crabs in an 18 gallon doesn't seem like enough. Is it? Am I wrong? Anyways, I just put my new crab into the tank (18 gallon) with the other, having a bit of fighting but nothing unusual. I have two heaters and a heat lamp in my 18 gal and the other (the tote) has no heaters. The temp in my 18 gal is around 70-78 and i have no idea about the tote. Any advice? I'm sort of at a loss and I don't have a lot of money or space.
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Re: Hermit Crab set-up?
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:48 pm
by sunflower_crabitat
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Re: Hermit Crab set-up?
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:57 pm
by curlysister
Consider giving everyone a quick dip in the fresh water, so they all smell the same and nobody seems like an intruder.
You will want to get a thermometer and hygrometer for your tote so you know that the temp and humidity are correct for your molter.
70 is a bit too cool in your main tank too. How is the humidity?
As for how many you can have in an 18 gallon, it will depend on their size. As they grow, you will for sure need to upgrade some day.
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Re: Hermit Crab set-up?
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:47 am
by sunflower_crabitat
curlysister wrote:Consider giving everyone a quick dip in the fresh water, so they all smell the same and nobody seems like an intruder.
You will want to get a thermometer and hygrometer for your tote so you know that the temp and humidity are correct for your molter.
70 is a bit too cool in your main tank too. How is the humidity?
As for how many you can have in an 18 gallon, it will depend on their size. As they grow, you will for sure need to upgrade some day.
https://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/p ... 26&t=92541
Humidity is great, but temp is 70-78. I have three heat sources and it's still at 70 sometimes! This makes me worry even more about the tote....
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Re: Hermit Crab set-up?
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:47 pm
by CrabbyLover77
sunflower_crabitat wrote:
Humidity is great, but temp is 70-78. I have three heat sources and it's still at 70 sometimes! This makes me worry even more about the tote....
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Hi there!
I had an iso tank on the floor at one point, and without the heat on, it was considerably cooler than anything up on a shelf/stand. If you can, get your tote up off the floor. That will help warm it up.
Also, are the uths on the tank insulated? If they are padded already, you can't insulate over them, but you could insulate around them. You can also use towels/blankets around the bottom or on top of the tank to help keep in the heat.
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