I don't know what to do!

[joe84]

Thanks for your help! What is the benefit of installing the UTH on the side of the tank? I never understood that. Also, what's the best way to regulate humidity? I know a hygrometer measures it, but how can i alter it?

If you put the UTH on the bottom you could "cook" your crabs accidentally when they go down to molt. Besides your substrate being so thick you wouldn't get any heat to the inside of the tank.

As far as the humidity goes you can do a few things:

a) mist the tank a few times a day with dechlorinated fresh water, NOT salt water.

b) get / make a moss pit but you will have to mist it daily. 99% of my crabs all huddle together and sleep in the moss pit. It's cute to see 11 crabs together and the moss pit leaning to the side!

c) you could get a humidifier. The one that was recommended to me was repti fogger and I love it. I've got 2 but that's for 2 tanks (main tank & ISO tank)

Hope this helps. Let us know if you have anymore questions.

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Hey! Alright, I can understand that. Next questions are some recommendations.
1) How many crabs of what size would you recommend I have in my 10 gal?

2) Is there a certain type of moss I need to use? I know they sell some at Joann Fabrics but I don't know if that would work or how to prepare it to be put in the crabitat.

3) Do you think I could handle taking care of strawberries yet? I think they're so adorable and I'd love to have some but I hear they are quite sensitive.

Thanks in advance!

I also would not recommend strawberries. I have 25 years of experience and thought I was giving mine fantastic care. I woke up one morning to a dying straw. He died over the course of 2 days and it was not pleasant.I still can't pinpoint what went wrong. I would recommend starting with PPs and after you get the feel, If it is in the budget, Purchase a tank that you can devote just to strawberries.