New member..new to Hermit Crabs..and slightly overwhelmed!
Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 4:41 pm
Hi everyone! My 9 year old begged for some hermit crabs so my husband and I decided that we would get them for him! I had NO clue everything that went into them. I guess I should have done some research first...so we are learning as we go! Surprisingly...I am really enjoying them and look forward to when I am in his room so I can check them out (several times a day)!!
Currently we have a 10 gal tank with the coconut fiber bedding. We have a hiding spot for them and a couple cholla branches. They LOVE these and we usually find one in them throughout the day! We have 3 that have been oh so creatively named 'Diggy, Sleepy, and Climby'
I have a couple questions. We have fresh water provided for them constantly...but took out the salt water as it just didn't seem like there was enough room. How important is it for them to have it?? We do take them out weekly and let them swim around in the salt water for awhile... Since researching and looking at others tanks I have thought of a few ways to incorporate the pools in permanently if it is a necessity!
They don't seem to be eating... I have offered several fruits and veggies but they don't really seem to care for it. I am worried about them not eating. I recently ordered some food from etsy in hopes that they will eat more! Is there anything y'all would suggest??
Also..is it necessary to add moss?? I've seen a lot of others have it..if so what would you suggest??
Any suggestions for a newbie would also be appreciated!! Thanks so much!!
Currently we have a 10 gal tank with the coconut fiber bedding. We have a hiding spot for them and a couple cholla branches. They LOVE these and we usually find one in them throughout the day! We have 3 that have been oh so creatively named 'Diggy, Sleepy, and Climby'
I have a couple questions. We have fresh water provided for them constantly...but took out the salt water as it just didn't seem like there was enough room. How important is it for them to have it?? We do take them out weekly and let them swim around in the salt water for awhile... Since researching and looking at others tanks I have thought of a few ways to incorporate the pools in permanently if it is a necessity!
They don't seem to be eating... I have offered several fruits and veggies but they don't really seem to care for it. I am worried about them not eating. I recently ordered some food from etsy in hopes that they will eat more! Is there anything y'all would suggest??
Also..is it necessary to add moss?? I've seen a lot of others have it..if so what would you suggest??
Any suggestions for a newbie would also be appreciated!! Thanks so much!!