HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Good morning! I spent ALL of yesterday excavating sugar ants out of my 40 gallon crabitat (and muttering some choice words)

Luckily, I stopped seeing ants about 3 inches down, and I didn't encounter any of my 3 that are down. (Whew!!!)

Since I had to be down to bare sub, I took the opportunity to completely redo the decor (I wasn't happy with it anyway, but I didn't want to disturb the tank)

Here are the pics - I would really super appreciate any ideas for any changes, and particularly to find something for the pool end. It just looks so EMPTY.

Thanks so much!

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I'm a fan of more fake plants, especially vines, and varied-length cholla wood put in at different angles/inclines. I especially had fun crafting some platforms and a connecting bridge out of popsicle sticks. Looks nice in the tank and gives them a second level

You could also put up a climbing mat or netting on the wall behind the water dishes, or angled out over the dishes from the corners.

I love your tank set up! I would add more fake plants! I have fake succulents in mine that look nice. What type of cameras do you have and are they in the tank?

I took your advice on the greenery, and you were 100% right! Not only does it improve the tank visually, but my crabs are out a lot more! Thank you!

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C_fiesta wrote:I love your tank set up! I would add more fake plants! I have fake succulents in mine that look nice. What type of cameras do you have and are they in the tank?

They are the Wyze HD from Amazon. Yes, they are inside, I found suction cup soap dishes and velcro them on.

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It looks a lot more homey! I feel like creatures from nature appreciate a natural-looking setup.

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Your crabitat is beautiful!!!! I might add in a hammock or a rope! Good job!!!