HCA: Hermit Crab Association

In an article I was reading:

"On the other end of the spectrum, an overabundance of calcium-rich foods can also contribute to cannibalism. Hermit crabs, especially the larger species, require a diet rich in calcium to support shell growth and development. When they consume excessive amounts of calcium-rich foods, it can lead to an imbalance in their digestive system. This imbalance can cause digestive issues, stress, and aggressive behavior, ultimately increasing the likelihood of cannibalism. A balanced diet is key to maintaining a healthy and peaceful hermit crab community."

I didn't think that hermit crabs would eat too much of a type of food, but that they will only consume what they need, so long as you make the nutrients they need consistently available to them.

I do doubt that claim, unless it was a scientific article. But I haven't read anything yet to support that claim. I do agree that an imbalance of nutrients will cause issues, this has been documented in pretty much all living organisms.

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Where did you read that info?

curlysister wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:05 pm

Where did you read that info?

Here's the link to the article: https://aquaworldhub.com/do-hermit-crab ... e_vignette

This article is absolutely terrible. It has blatant errors, no scientific backing, no references, and is written by a self proclaimed 'fish enthusiast' who doesn't even know her crab species let alone how to possibly care for them.