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Newbie to Crab Care

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:39 am
by Crabby Grammy
I posted an introduction but I think I put it in the wrong thread/forum. I'm still figuring it all out lol. Anyway, I've never had hermies before and I'm doing my best to learn about their care. Here is a pic of my 10 gal crabitat that has 2 very small (quarter size) PP's in it. Any suggestions or feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks

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Re: Newbie to Crab Care

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:47 am
by Jlmills525
More things to climb on would be nice for them.. you can get sticks from your yard or a park... just bake them in the oven before putting them in the crabitat.

Re: Newbie to Crab Care

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 12:11 pm
by Crabby Grammy
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking the same thing. I tried to find a driftwood centerpiece with several branches but I had no luck finding one for a 10 gal tank. That's why I ended up with the bridge. At least it's something. I don't think you can see it from the pic but I have fish net draped over the side of the moss cup for them to climb up. I thought about draping some over the tiki head to give them more to climb on and it wouldn't take up any more tank space. Plus I've ordered another chollo log. I couldn't find any off the shelf that weren't as big around as my arm. Maybe I could also take some fish netting and make a corner hammock. They were living for a week in the critter carrier I brought them home in so I've been scrambling to get them an appropriate home set up as fast as possible. It will always be a work in progress lol. I'm brand new to crab ownership so any advice is greatly appreciated.

Re: Newbie to Crab Care

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 3:19 pm
by Jlmills525
you can check out dollar stores and hobby stores also for things to put in their tank.. it doesn't have to be actual crab decor or anything.. like a small pot on its side can be a hide.. or some small plastic organizers can have a 'door' cut into them