HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello!
Long time no see!
I’m still trying to find a proper shell for M&M I got him some shells a while ago only for them to be to big I order a size 7/8 for him
So could anyone tell me if I measured him correctly and what his size is?



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Heya! You'll want to measure across starting from the point of the spiral. Here's a video that gives a visual!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94u0YNPADGg

You're measuring the wrong direction, but a 7/8 inch opening should still be the correct sizing for him given how far he's hanging out. One thing to keep in mind is that he's in a D shaped shell, which is going to be a much tighter fit compared to an O shaped turbo in a matching opening size.

wodesorel wrote:You're measuring the wrong direction, but a 7/8 inch opening should still be the correct sizing for him given how far he's hanging out. One thing to keep in mind is that he's in a D shaped shell, which is going to be a much tighter fit compared to an O shaped turbo in a matching opening size.

These are the shells I got him previously
They still remain in the tank just in case he can fit in there or changes his mind


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I never did like silvermouth turbos much. They're extra thick, so the openings almost never line up well with what can actually fit inside. Also super heavy! Gorgeous shells, but not the best for hermits.