Plants

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Plants

Post by Hermitcrabsforlife » Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:15 pm

Hi my name is mel, I have 7 crabs all purple pinchers. I was wondering if I could put a swiss cheese plant in the tank. If you dont know what it is or do and can give me advice any is welcome.


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Re: Plants

Post by Hermitcrabsforlife » Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:18 pm

I have had them for 2 years

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Re: Plants

Post by curlysister » Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:13 pm

They can make people sick if we eat them. Not sure about crabs tho.

Here is AussieJJ's guide to plants:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 9&t=120839
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Re: Plants

Post by aussieJJDude » Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:33 am

Monstera adansonii? Or Monstera deliciosa? (Common name is pretty interchangeable)

I think adansonii would be fine, but deliciosa has the potential to grow large, even dwarf varieties. I dont think they have any potential concerns, but will look it up and form a better judgment.

Edit: it contains oxalates. A common toxin in many plants. I forgot to include it in my guide, but here's a previous post regarding my opinion on oxalates.
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 7#p1083407

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Re: Plants

Post by purplepincher » Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:52 am

i would stay clear for now. maybe plastic plants?
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