New Crab Person!
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Lilymouse385
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New Crab Person!
Hi everyone! I'm kind of new, but I've done alot of research on Hermies! I'm going to be getting hermit crabs very soon! (waiting to find out about tanks and such) One of my friends might be giving me a 15 gallon, so I was wondering how many crabs it could hold. I was planning on getting 2, because I read that 2 need 10 gallons so it would give them some extra space. Anyways, Hello and thanks!
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Alexander Hamilfin(VT)
Unnamed Betta(VT)
Peggy!(Racer Snail)
Lucky and Tavros (Goldfish)
Karkat and Punga(Hermit Crabs)
Reese(Cat)
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Flare(VT)
Alexander Hamilfin(VT)
Unnamed Betta(VT)
Peggy!(Racer Snail)
Lucky and Tavros (Goldfish)
Karkat and Punga(Hermit Crabs)
Reese(Cat)
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Flare(VT)
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GotButterflies
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Re: New Crab Person!
Welcome to the HCA! 
I personally recommend 1 small/medium crab per 5 gallons. (10 gallon tank minimum size tank) Hermit crabs do grow
Also, considering that they need a freshwater pool, a marine saltwater pool, lots of shells, deep substrate, things to climb, things to hide in, you will always want a bigger tank
We are here to help you!!
I personally recommend 1 small/medium crab per 5 gallons. (10 gallon tank minimum size tank) Hermit crabs do grow
Also, considering that they need a freshwater pool, a marine saltwater pool, lots of shells, deep substrate, things to climb, things to hide in, you will always want a bigger tank We are here to help you!!
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aussieJJDude
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Re: New Crab Person!
Id stick with two, addition of more crabs will ultimately means that you need to upgrade faster! But congrats for doing research prior!
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GotButterflies
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Re: New Crab Person!
I agree - two is best! It's easy to get really addicted with them though!!
It's easy to get really addicted with them though!! Truly blessed to have incredible creatures, wonderful friends and my amazing family in my life!! I'm very thankful & grateful for all of them! www.thehealthyhermit.com
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Lilymouse385
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Re: New Crab Person!
Thanks! I'm buying a full setup for $30 sometime soon, hopefully this weekaussieJJDude wrote:Id stick with two, addition of more crabs will ultimately means that you need to upgrade faster! But congrats for doing research prior!
Owner of:
Alexander Hamilfin(VT)
Unnamed Betta(VT)
Peggy!(Racer Snail)
Lucky and Tavros (Goldfish)
Karkat and Punga(Hermit Crabs)
Reese(Cat)
S.I.P.
Flare(VT)
Alexander Hamilfin(VT)
Unnamed Betta(VT)
Peggy!(Racer Snail)
Lucky and Tavros (Goldfish)
Karkat and Punga(Hermit Crabs)
Reese(Cat)
S.I.P.
Flare(VT)