HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I have only had hermit crabs since middle of November I believe. One of my 3 went down around Dec 20th and just came back up today! (he wasn't coming up at night even). Over Christmas I moved the other 2 into a bigger tank and was just waiting on this guy to come up to move him too. So he's in a tank on his own right now.

So since he just came up last night - should I wait a while to move him or just move him in with the other two? I wasn't sure which would be less stressful for him.

This was my first molting experience ever and I'm glad it went well! Sometimes I get worried reading the other posts about molting.

Personally, I'd move him over right away. Just in case he decides to go right back under and you need to wait again.

A quick transfer won't hurt, and he'll be with his fellow crabbies again.

And I can dip him in the freshwater of the new tank just like I would with a "new" crab?

PeekaBoo2013 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:33 am

And I can dip him in the freshwater of the new tank just like I would with a "new" crab?

Yes.

Hooray! Molting can be so stressful!! I’m riding the molting train now and I’m ready to get off! Lol- I want my girl back!

Yep, a quick dunk and they’re ok to add!


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