HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hi everyone!

I was thinking of making some diy crabitat items and came across Apoxie-Sculpt. The maker of the clay says it is aquarium safe, and I read on some aquarium forums that it is safe. Do you think making some hermit decor with it would be ok too?

Thanks!

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Aquarists have it harder since they have to worry about leaching, so if they approve it should be fine.


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I was thinking the same thing. Thanks JH!

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I wonder if you could use it to also repair holes in shells. Its so frustrating when you find the perfect shell only to discover a hole on it!

smolmuffin wrote:I wonder if you could use it to also repair holes in shells. Its so frustrating when you find the perfect shell only to discover a hole on it!

Omgosh! What a wonderful idea! I have a couple of shells with tiny holes that need repaired. It would be perfect for that! Thank you so much for the idea!

The AS is a bit tough to work with. It doesn't hold it's shape like Sculpey Clay does. I tried to make a hide for the crabs but it kept collapsing on itself. I found a little jar I didn't need and molded the clay around that and made a little crab climber instead. It looks so silly but hopefully the crabs will use it lol. It does dry rock solid in 24 hours, no baking/firing required.

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How cool! Had no idea this stuff existed. Now I’ll consume myself with making them more stuff, lol.


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crabbycasey wrote:How cool! Had no idea this stuff existed. Now I’ll consume myself with making them more stuff, lol.


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I never knew it existed either! Found it on Amazon. It is expensive though. It cost $45 for 4 lbs. Or you can get 2lbs for $25. There's 2 tubs, parts A and B. You have to mix equal amounts together then let it sit for 5 mins. Then you have 1-3 hours to work with it before it starts to harden up. I wish it would hold it's shape like Sculpey Clay does, but it doesn't. It tends to collapse in on itself. So I'm thinking I'll take a trip to the dollar store to find stuff I can cover in the Apoxie Sculpt. Maybe make some hideouts and whatnot.

Ps- Here's the link to what I bought:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000V5 ... asin_title


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I don't want everyone to be jealous (LOL NOT!), but here are two little bowls I made with the Apoxie Sculpt. I put my worm castings in them and put one in each tank. Looks like the crabbies in the big tank ate out of it.

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Those are cuuute!

Thanks so much!

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I made these Hermie bridges with the Apoxie Sculpt. I used the Apoxie to weigh down the bottom, and also to hide the zip ties. When I get some extra money, I might purchase the colored Apoxie to brighten things up. The gray was cheaper on Amazon than all of the other colors.

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It looks so awesome! I’m jelly

Hehe thanks! I might make one with a back so it's like a hideout rather than a bridge.

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Ooh that sounds fun!

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