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Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:15 am
by sunflower_crabitat
it's a 10 gallon with two crabs, I feel like there's too many things in it, what do you think?
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Re: Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:32 pm
by Pumpkincrab
No, definitely not too crowded! If I were you, I'd even add more foliage/plants!
Re: Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:34 pm
by sunflower_crabitat
Pumpkincrab wrote:No, definitely not too crowded! If I were you, I'd even add more foliage/plants!
Wow! Okay! Thank you! I'm gonna add in some more shells soon, do you think I have room for that?
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Re: Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:36 pm
by Pumpkincrab
Yes. From the picture, the two shells you have available will not fit your crabs. You need to find shells that fit your crabs. You'll need three to five extra shells per hermit crab- some smaller, some just right, and some bigger.
To find your crab's shell size, use a ruler to measure the OPENING of the shell, and go off of that measurement to purchase more shells.
Re: Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:37 pm
by sunflower_crabitat
Pumpkincrab wrote:Yes. From the picture, the two shells you have available will not fit your crabs. You need to find shells that fit your crabs. You'll need three to five extra shells per hermit crab- some smaller, some just right, and some bigger.
To find your crab's shell size, use a ruler to measure the OPENING of the shell, and go off of that measurement to purchase more shells.
Okay thank you! I'm going to Hobby Lobby soon to pick some up.
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Re: Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:58 pm
by KyMart
My 10 gallon has way more stuff then this, trust me! You can even ask Pumpkincrab, they've seen it and it's crazy!
Re: Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:06 am
by hermitcrablover878
Hi, so it looks great! Hermies often actually like having extra stuff in there because it provides more hiding space and enrichment! However, if your able to, I'd reccomend upgrading to a 20 gallon tank for the 2 crabs, to incorporate the 10 gallon tank per crab rule. That way, they have a lot more surface and space for molting, burying, and overall enclosure.
You can also add enrichment like climbing walls, and hanging baskets with anything from shells and moss or anything really, which can be placed on the side of the tank above surface with a ladder, to increase surface room
Re: Anyone think my tank is too crowded?
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:54 pm
by curlysister
hermitcrablover878 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:06 am
Hi, so it looks great! Hermies often actually like having extra stuff in there because it provides more hiding space and enrichment! However, if your able to, I'd reccomend upgrading to a 20 gallon tank for the 2 crabs, to incorporate the 10 gallon tank per crab rule. That way, they have a lot more surface and space for molting, burying, and overall enclosure.
You can also add enrichment like climbing walls, and hanging baskets with anything from shells and moss or anything really, which can be placed on the side of the tank above surface with a ladder, to increase surface room
HCA doesn't have a 'ten gallons per crab' rule. It depends on the size of crabs as to how many can be safely kept in what size of tank. A ten gallon is fine for smaller crabs. Here's our care sheet:
https://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/p ... 26&t=92541
