What are common ways to make a second level?

hermiwormi · Post by **hermiwormi** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:54 pm

p2gg86 wrote:I made a wooden table and my crabs climb on it to hang out and eating as I put my food dish there.

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How did you make that table?

5 PPs: Koa, Moja, Siam, Chella, and Ozark.

p2gg86 · Post by **p2gg86** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:14 pm

hermiwormi wrote:
p2gg86 wrote:I made a wooden table and my crabs climb on it to hang out and eating as I put my food dish there.

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How did you make that table?

5 PPs: Koa, Moja, Siam, Chella, and Ozark.

I bought all those materials at Michaels (wooden rods, grain plywood, and waterproof adhesive (no toxic chemicals due to labeling)) The adhesive takes 24 hrs to cure and formed up like some sort of silicon which I don't think it is hazardous plus it is waterproof and can be filed off if needed. The wooden rods seem to be fine as they are used to make parrot ladder but not the grain plywood. After first week, mold started to grown on this plywood and the result was that I threw out that second level. If you are to making this I would suggest using plastic or acrylic plates (square or round).

I, myself, is in progress of making another 2nd level for my crabitat with hermit crab safe materials.

On other suggestion, you can try to treat the plywood or buy a sealed piece.

HHIhermies1004 · Post by **HHIhermies1004** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 5:13 pm

Hi there,

I've had great success with magnetic ledges. If you search magnetic reptile ledge on amazon or google there will be a whole selection to choose from. there is no problem with sticking due to humidity and weight isn't a problem at all. And i've hung some scrap net and weaved some cholla wood into the net so they can get up there. sorry but i have no idea how to attach pictures these forums (i'm pretty new here).

I hope that helps and gives you a new idea to try.

Hermiesguardian · Post by **Hermiesguardian** » Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:13 pm

HHIhermies1004 wrote:Hi there,

I've had great success with magnetic ledges. If you search magnetic reptile ledge on amazon or google there will be a whole selection to choose from. there is no problem with sticking due to humidity and weight isn't a problem at all. And i've hung some scrap net and weaved some cholla wood into the net so they can get up there. sorry but i have no idea how to attach pictures these forums (i'm pretty new here).

I hope that helps and gives you a new idea to try.

I never heard of those. Very cool. They really hold up? What size do you have?

HHIhermies1004 · Post by **HHIhermies1004** » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:06 am

Hermiesguardian wrote:
HHIhermies1004 wrote:Hi there,

I've had great success with magnetic ledges. If you search magnetic reptile ledge on amazon or google there will be a whole selection to choose from. there is no problem with sticking due to humidity and weight isn't a problem at all. And i've hung some scrap net and weaved some cholla wood into the net so they can get up there. sorry but i have no idea how to attach pictures these forums (i'm pretty new here).

I hope that helps and gives you a new idea to try.
I never heard of those. Very cool. They really hold up? What size do you have?

HI yes they really do hold up. I have a 20 gallon long tank and I put it on the dry side of my tank. if you drape a bit of fish netting on top the hermies will climb up no problem. Also reptile/turtle ramps work wonders as well. they look like bridges or half bridges and you just put them in the tank and TADA...an extra level and if you drape the netting again they can climb up from all sides. The bridges can be a bit long so just be cautious about the size you order...if you choose to leave out the netting thats cool too and stick the dishes right under the bridge. Finally I'm a huge fan of mopani drift wood (search on amazon) all my animals have loved it in the past and the possibilities are endless with them...before hermies i've had bearded dragons and leopard geckos so finding 2 level and basking options was a fun hobby.

hope that helps.

Hermie escape artist · Post by **Hermie escape artist** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:51 pm

Just_saving_crabs wrote:This is how i made a second level in mine.

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Hey is that burlap at all ? ... just wondering i just bought some heard and i personally think might not b safe .... ... seen it alot ... and did you like intertwine the stiff you used to climb with the plants ?? I love it ... how did you hang the plants and the climbing material ??? What is the climbing material

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LeeHasCrabs · Post by **LeeHasCrabs** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 4:54 pm

My first attempt at making a second level and I’m looking for some suggestions (besides a net) for a way for my crabs to get to it. I have a piece of cholla wood there now but I don’t think it’s great. Thoughts or suggestions please! Thanks!

hprmom · Post by **hprmom** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:53 am

Just_saving_crabs wrote:This is how i made a second level in mine.

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Wow!! Tell me about the small tank on top, how is it attached? I’ve been thinking about doing something like this with mine.

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Hermiesguardian · Post by **Hermiesguardian** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:51 am

ApePlanet wrote:My first attempt at making a second level and I’m looking for some suggestions (besides a net) for a way for my crabs to get to it. I have a piece of cholla wood there now but I don’t think it’s great. Thoughts or suggestions please! Thanks!

I use a bird ladder and attach craft mesh to it. You can leave the metal hooks on the end to attach to the level if it can. Or attach with zip ties.

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YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:59 pm

I just wanted to mention that glues should not be used when crabs are present in the tank. That would be harmful to their gills.

LeeHasCrabs · Post by **LeeHasCrabs** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:59 pm

Hermiesguardian wrote:
ApePlanet wrote:My first attempt at making a second level and I’m looking for some suggestions (besides a net) for a way for my crabs to get to it. I have a piece of cholla wood there now but I don’t think it’s great. Thoughts or suggestions please! Thanks!

I use a bird ladder and attach craft mesh to it. You can leave the metal hooks on the end to attach to the level if it can. Or attach with zip ties.

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I thought about a bird ladder. Do they like/use it? Looks great!

LeeHasCrabs · Post by **LeeHasCrabs** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 4:59 pm

GotButterflies wrote:I just wanted to mention that glues should not be used when crabs are present in the tank. That would be harmful to their gills.

Good advice!

p2gg86 · Post by **p2gg86** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 5:34 pm

Here is my new updated tank and its second level. I used suction cup hooks to hold the plastic basket.

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Hermiesguardian · Post by **Hermiesguardian** » Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:33 pm

ApePlanet wrote:
Hermiesguardian wrote:
ApePlanet wrote:My first attempt at making a second level and I’m looking for some suggestions (besides a net) for a way for my crabs to get to it. I have a piece of cholla wood there now but I don’t think it’s great. Thoughts or suggestions please! Thanks!

I use a bird ladder and attach craft mesh to it. You can leave the metal hooks on the end to attach to the level if it can. Or attach with zip ties.

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I thought about a bird ladder. Do they like/use it? Looks great!

They use it all the time.

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LeeHasCrabs · Post by **LeeHasCrabs** » Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:27 am

One of my PPs is on its way to the second level!!!

HCA: Hermit Crab Association

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