getting a new tank.. help :)

addicted2hermies · Post by **addicted2hermies** » Mon May 11, 2009 8:13 pm

I found a 20 gallon high tank & a 20 gallon long tank for the same price! what will be better for the crabs?

crabbymommie · Post by **crabbymommie** » Mon May 11, 2009 10:54 pm

I have a 20l and I wish I would have got a high. That way I could have added a second level so they have more area to climb. If you still want the length then get a 29 gal

hermiegirl · Post by **hermiegirl** » Tue May 12, 2009 7:06 am

As Crabby said, a long has more floor space, but it is pretty short for second lvls. A high has about the same floor space as a 10g, but lots more vertical space for climbing. So it kind of depends on which your crabs prefer. I've had crabs that just did not like climbing, so I used a 20l for them since they didn't want the second lvl anyways. My climbers all prefer lots of height to explore, so a 20h is preferable.

addicted2hermies · Post by **addicted2hermies** » Tue May 12, 2009 9:42 pm

hmm my crabbies like to climb but they climb now in my 10 gallon on the coco fiber background up to the lid of the cage. i think im going to go with the long b/c i had a 2nd level in my 10 gallon and they never used it +/ is the long the same height as a 10 gallon?

kat89447 · Post by **kat89447** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:29 am

I have a 20L and have a second level. They love it. My second level isn't super high, but it is about 4 inches above the sand and they love to have the quiet dark corner under it to dig in. I have the main shell shack upstairs and their favorite place to dig in and molt under. I love the taller tanks, but I was afraid to have it so top heavy on the cabinet in case my cat would jump on top and send it over.