HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hey! So i bought some fake plants and there was a strong plastic smell and I didn’t want it in my tank smelling like that so i ran it under warm water and let it sit a day and its still really strong, is there any tips y’all got?? Also is it bad for them because I haven’t put them in there in case the smell is bad for them. Pls help xoxo

Raegyn_Kk wrote:Hey! So i bought some fake plants and there was a strong plastic smell and I didn’t want it in my tank smelling like that so i ran it under warm water and let it sit a day and its still really strong, is there any tips y’all got?? Also is it bad for them because I haven’t put them in there in case the smell is bad for them. Pls help xoxo

I would suggest buying real plants hermit crabs love real plants and I honestly don't think there's a way to get rid of the smell from the moisture in there with the fake plants.... real plants is the way to go

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Oh dope what plants are good for the hermies i dont want to buy toxic ones

There is a care sheet written by AussieJJ that tells you everything you need to know about live plants for a crabitat!

Live plants don't do well in crab tanks. Crabs dig them up or eat them and many don't like the humid salty conditions. Fake plants are certainly better.