HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hi! I’ve been a member for a while, but never did introduce myself. Regardless, I have three new PP! I admit that I regret their journey here, but it was the only way I had to get more crabs!
I just moved my old two PP into a 55 gallon tank. They are about three or so years-old. A friend was tired of taking care of them for her daughter. I was like most people in that I didn’t know what I didn’t know! Fortunately, that changed before she brought them. She visited for a few days, and made sure I was on track.
After several years of keeping them, I decided my big tank was going to waste in a shed outside. I was either putting crabs in it, or using it as a brooder for my fowl. Crabs won! You know I had to get more sand and ee, plus another heating pad, so I may as well get more dishes and a few more crabs.
There was the issue. The nearest place (store, beach or another crab owner) is two hours away. So, I looked at reviews, and ordered three new PP. They arrived today, and as the mailman tossed the box to me sideways... I didn’t raise my voice, but they are going to be avoiding me for a while.
All are still fine after twelve hours. They are in the 20 gallon, and while it’s not the beach, I think they are happy enough. After the trip they had, wouldn’t you be glad to be on land?

These are a year old in October. You must have some tiny crabs!

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Isn’t it funny how tiny they are?

They are so cute!!! I’ve never seen such tiny crabs!

so cute! welcome new crabbies! may they have long happy lives with you where did you get that measuring matt that could come in handy!

They came in the adoption packets along with the babies.

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Of my three new crabs, one died quickly, one is alive to my knowledge, and one emerged today, but seems off tonight. I’m hoping it’s just still adjusting.

Xenocrab wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:57 pm

They came in the adoption packets along with the babies.

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I'm definitely going to look for one online, could probably figure out how to make one myself too. Thats a great thing to have to track everyones growth coming in and as time goes on. a lot easier than eyeballing it for new shells too I'd think.

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Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:28 am

I'm definitely going to look for one online, could probably figure out how to make one myself too. Thats a great thing to have to track everyones growth coming in and as time goes on. a lot easier than eyeballing it for new shells too I'd think.

Those charts are excellent for gauging the overall size of your crab, but for determining shell size requirements more precisely many of us use calipers (this is the one I have: https://www.hermitcrabpatch.com/Shell-O ... /ac004.htm). Online shell shops that cater to hermit crab keepers (HCP, Naples, etc.) will list the shell opening size to assist shoppers, which is fantastic.

gunstreet.girl wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 07, 2019 3:14 pm

Those charts are excellent for gauging the overall size of your crab, but for determining shell size requirements more precisely many of us use calipers (this is the one I have: https://www.hermitcrabpatch.com/Shell-O ... /ac004.htm). Online shell shops that cater to hermit crab keepers (HCP, Naples, etc.) will list the shell opening size to assist shoppers, which is fantastic.

Okay that is awesome and it makes so much sense that this exists. I'm over here ordering every size under the moon hoping a few of them are the proper size, guesstimating my opening sizes so this is great! Thank you for sharing that link with me I'll be purchasing one!