petco hermit crab ramp bowl

Tonys Hermits · Post by **Tonys Hermits** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:59 pm

Is petco hermit crab ramp bowl big enough for them

Geranium · Post by **Geranium** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:14 pm

If it is like this, then No, it is not. Mine prefer Gladware with river rocks and shells in the bottom and needlepoint canvas on two sides to make getting in and out easier. It is cheaper as well.

Tonys Hermits · Post by **Tonys Hermits** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:05 am

How come this wont work isnt it big enough

Geranium · Post by **Geranium** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:38 am

It is not deep enough. They need to be able to get in and have the water come up over their shell opening, preferably higher.

Crabber85 · Post by **Crabber85** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:54 am

I agree with Geranium the ramp bowl is just not deep enough, you really want your water dishes to be at least half the hight of your largest crab at rest so that the crabs can fill their shells and bathe properly.

jenok · Post by **jenok** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:29 am

If you really wanted to you could use it as a food bowl though. But I personally use the Gladware or Ziplock plastic bowls since they're cheaper for water and a flat shell for food.

Laurie LeAnn · Post by **Laurie LeAnn** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:19 pm

What if their crabs are micro? It can also be used for other things if not a water bowl.. food bowl to keep it off the substrate..

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:44 pm

@GeraniumDo you buy needlepoint canvas online or in a craft store? I don't know anything about it... I'm concerned I might get something that might not belong near food and water. They make them out of different substances right? Is there anything more specific I should look for?

Geranium · Post by **Geranium** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 1:16 am

Craft store, Walmart, etc for the needlepoint canvas. Mostly it is made of plastic, I use the clear so I don't worry about the coloring agents.

Keg · Post by **Keg** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 1:19 am

Thanks Geranium.