Could someone give me a list of the food groups my crabs need?
For example:
Crabs need (just a guess) A protein, a Calcium, a fruit, and veggie.
That would be very helpful so I know I'm giving them what they need each day.
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Good groups?
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This link is something posted on here that has a lot of information on nutrition and a food triangle picture. Hope this helps!sunflower_crabitat wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:36 amCould someone give me a list of the food groups my crabs need?
For example:
Crabs need (just a guess) A protein, a Calcium, a fruit, and veggie.
That would be very helpful so I know I'm giving them what they need each day.
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Re: Good groups?
I have seeds, worm castings, and calcium sources that stay in my tank 24/7, so a typical meal is a protein and a fruit/veggie/foraging item.
3 PPs: Maxwell (small), Mitchelle (medium/small), Kendall (medium/large)
also have 10gal freshwater fishtank w/ neon tetras, pygmy cories, and nerite snails
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also have 10gal freshwater fishtank w/ neon tetras, pygmy cories, and nerite snails
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Re: Good groups?
If you are also wanting to spoil them, getting hermit grub is a great way of doing that! My hermit crabs love it. They make food mixes that you can buy online (I got $20 off from joining the rewards program, highly recommend and super easy!). An essential that basically ALL hermit crabs love is green sand and worm castings. You can buy that on hermit grub or other places it may be cheaper, but my crabs go crazy for it! First time I put it out I couldn't find a speck of green sand or worm castings left (A speck!).
My three purple pinchers: Coconut- Male, medium. Mango- Female, medium. Blueberry- Female, small.
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Re: Good groups?
Following Kilimanjaro's Hermit Crab Food Pyramid:
Every day- protein, plant protein
3 days/week: Fats
4 days/week: calcium
6 days/ week: sea harvestables/vegetables, fruits/vegetables
https://kilimanjaroshermits.blogspot.co ... -crab.html
Every day- protein, plant protein
3 days/week: Fats
4 days/week: calcium
6 days/ week: sea harvestables/vegetables, fruits/vegetables
https://kilimanjaroshermits.blogspot.co ... -crab.html
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Owner of 4 purple pincher hermit crabs in a 55g tank.
Owner of 4 purple pincher hermit crabs in a 55g tank.