Bubbles is losing color

[HermitCrabCHICA]

Today after I gave my hermit crab bubbles fresh food Bubbles came out of his/her shell ( not OUT of the shell just not hiding. ) I noticed that he/she was turning a really light color peach. Before Kelpcake passed away she/he started losing color to, and now Bubbles is losing color just like Kelp cake. What do I do? Is this lack of calcium? Please let me know ASAP.

[jonathon1989]

Today after I gave my hermit crab bubbles fresh food Bubbles came out of his/her shell ( not OUT of the shell just not hiding. ) I noticed that he/she was turning a really light color peach. Before Kelpcake passed away she/he started losing color to, and now Bubbles is losing color just like Kelp cake. What do I do? Is this lack of calcium? Please let me know ASAP.

Hermit crabs need calcium for their exoskeletons. This can be sumplemented by feeding them dried river shrimp, cuddlebones, like the ones you give to birds. I know some people also give lobster exoskeleton to their crabs but I’m not sure where to get that. Dried river shrimp can be bought at most pet stores. Do know that most hermit crabs also lose color when they are about to molt and that is one of the signs. Has bubbles been filling up on water recently?


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[HermitCrabCHICA]

Bubbles hasn't touched any water at all.

[jonathon1989]

Bubbles hasn't touched any water at all.

That doesnt mean Bubbles will not molt. Ive had crabs lose color but they always usually are preparing to molt. How much subtrate is in your tank?


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[HermitCrabCHICA]

I REALLY need to do a full tank clean and there is only one inch of EE. I just checked on bubbles, He is right by the freshwater bowl. This morning I saw him grooming himself with the alien legs.

[jonathon1989]

I REALLY need to do a full tank clean and there is only one inch of EE. I just checked on bubbles, He is right by the freshwater bowl. This morning I saw him grooming himself with the alien legs.

Thats definitely too little. You need at least six inches of subtrate in the tank so they can molt. That could be Bubble’s problem. Do you have a temperature and humidity gauge in the tank?


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[HermitCrabCHICA]

no but i am getting one soon

[HermitCrabCHICA]

Bubbles is digging right by the edge of the tank! What do i do?

[jonathon1989]

Bubbles is digging right by the edge of the tank! What do i do?

Let him dig and cover himself as much as possible.


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[HermitCrabCHICA]

ok. I am not sure but i think he is trying to ditch his shell! I saw him about a quarter out of his shell! whenever i go to check on him he sinks back into his shell i try to be sneaky now.

[HermitCrabCHICA]

i picked him up and added some more substrate where he was digging it is enough ee now to ensure that he feels covered if he molts

[HermitCrabCHICA]

Ok now he won't come out he is hiding in his shell.

[jonathon1989]

Ok now he won't come out he is hiding in his shell.

Thats okay. Leave him alone and let him do what he needs to molt.


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[HermitCrabCHICA]

Ok I hope he will be okay. I will keep you updated.

[jonathon1989]

Ok I hope he will be okay. I will keep you updated.

Please do. The HCA is always here to help.


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