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Copper

Post by Alaina » Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:54 am

Is lnt copper bad for hermit crabs? I just got some new food mixes from the crab patch and all seem great. I did notice on one the ingredients list copper. I was thinking maybe it has something to do with the soil. Any thoughts? Image

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Post by wodesorel » Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:07 pm

They have copper based blood, so some copper is needed to keep them healthy.

It's like iron for us humans, a little is vital so we don't become anemic, but an overdose will kill.

HCP has a very long history and will not harm anyone's crabs.
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Re: Copper

Post by Alaina » Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:14 pm

Thank you. I have never has any issues with them either. I read somewhere, copper isn't good. I feel much better now. I appreciate the explanation. It makes a lot of sense

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Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:12 am

Keep in mind, that's not an ingredient list, rather a breakdown of common metals and minerals that may be present within that product (looks like worm castings?). All of which, are useful things maintaining proper cellular function like Wod said.
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Re: Copper

Post by curlysister » Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:07 am

I would also be very confident in feeding anything from the Hermit Crab Patch. They are one of the oldest sellers of food and products for hermit crabs. I would say that anything from them will be safe.
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Re: Copper

Post by Alaina » Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:19 am

Thank you guys! I thought it may be from the soil but I knew you guys would know what it was. I love the crab patch. I offer alot of fresh food but it makes me feel confident they will get all the proper nutrients if I use their stuff along with the fresh. Plus, their prices are remarkably cheap. I really appreciate you guys chiming in. It is actually a worms mix lol

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