Quick change

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Quick change

Post by Crabnado » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:27 am

I noticed when I upgraded the crabitat size that none of our surplus shells were big enough for our tribe. I was surprised because they all started out different sizes when we adopted them but now they all wear 1.5 inch turbos. It is very hard to find a variety of turbos in that size in the desert. So I've been scouting all over, online and in craft stores, where ever I could think of.

I found a mixed bag that had a couple of turbos that looked suitable and after cleaning them thoroughly I dropped them in the tank. Roughly 36 hours later I saw one of the new turbos wandering off into the tank's underbrush. I haven't seen 'em change that quickly before. They're growing so fast, it's going to be a race to keep them in shells!

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Post by GotButterflies » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:25 pm

Yes, they love new shells :)
Here is a link to the HCA shopping resource page :) http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/pa ... pping.html
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Post by EadvEnturEs » Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:31 pm

I got a new E a couple of days ago, and he was literally in a new shell walking around within five minutes. I love it when they're decisive!


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Re: Quick change

Post by WhimsyMimsyMo » Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:24 am

That's amazing! It's a good thing I have enough shells to sell right now. I don't even have crabs yet but I'm well on my way. Just went shopping yesterday for more shells in case one or more of my new crabs are picky... I scored at Michael's, got a nice slew of turbos and murex there.

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Post by Rawrgeous » Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:22 am

WhimsyMimsyMo wrote:That's amazing! It's a good thing I have enough shells to sell right now. I don't even have crabs yet but I'm well on my way. Just went shopping yesterday for more shells in case one or more of my new crabs are picky... I scored at Michael's, got a nice slew of turbos and murex there.
Too many shells? What is this....-blinks- theory? -twitches- lol! I tell my fiance there is no such thing. XD


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Post by WhimsyMimsyMo » Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:20 am

I didn't say too many lol

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Post by Rawrgeous » Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:50 am

I was just kidding anyhow. ;)

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Post by GotButterflies » Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:58 am

Rawrgeous wrote:
WhimsyMimsyMo wrote:That's amazing! It's a good thing I have enough shells to sell right now. I don't even have crabs yet but I'm well on my way. Just went shopping yesterday for more shells in case one or more of my new crabs are picky... I scored at Michael's, got a nice slew of turbos and murex there.
Too many shells? What is this....-blinks- theory? -twitches- lol! I tell my fiance there is no such thing. XD
I agree...one can never have enough shells! :) My husband was going to the beachside today and I offered to tag along if he would drop me off at the shell shop. He decided to leave me home. :hlol:
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Post by daws409 » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:05 pm

GotButterflies wrote:I agree...one can never have enough shells! :) My husband was going to the beachside today and I offered to tag along if he would drop me off at the shell shop. He decided to leave me home. :hlol:
That's funny!


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Post by GotButterflies » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:34 pm

That's what he said when I made that suggestion :)
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Re: Quick change

Post by Highnmighty217 » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:53 pm

Y'all are cracking me up!! lol I'm glad I'm not only one who's got their hubby/significant other completely involved! Lol
I wish there were a place on here where we could trade or give away shells. I have a lot of small ones that are even to small for my littlest guy but they are great shells like green turbos, etc.


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