1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it?
coconut substrate, 4 inches deep
2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read?
yes, 80% humidity, temp is 70 F
3. Is a heat source used in the tank? If so, what?
no
4. What types of water are available (fresh or salt) and how is the water treated (what brands of dechlorinator or salt mix and what ratio is used to mix it)?
dechlorinated fresh and salt water
5. What kinds of food do you feed and how often is it replaced?
pellets, shrimp, eggshell, mineral blocks, coconut etc.
6. How long have you had the crab and what species is it, if known?
2 crabs, both PP
7. Has your crab molted, and how long ago did it happen?
i dont know, i think they both molted a few months ago
8. What type of housing are the crabs kept in, what size is it and what kind of lid is on the housing?
20 gal glass tank with mesh lid (plastic wrap on top of lid)
9. How many crabs are in the tank and about how large are they?
2, medium small
10. How many extra shells are usually kept in the tank, if any?
about 7
11. Have there been any fumes or chemicals near the crabitat recently?
no
12. How often do you clean the tank and how?
every week
13. Are sponges used in the water dish? If so, how are they cleaned?
no
14. Has anything new been added to your crabitat recently?
no
15. Is there any other information you would like to share that might be helpful (anything that is regularly part of your crab care, playtime, bathing, etc.)?
my 3rd hermit crab was murdered a month ago
16. Please describe the emergency situation in detail.
Blue, one of the hermies, was hiding under the water dish, i found him today and it appears he has ripped off his small claw and a few legs, he has enough food and calcium though! why did he do this and how can I help him?
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