HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Like the above, I also have a cuttlebone in the tank at all times, I’ll also offer things such as eggshells, cicada shells, oyster shells, etc. on occasion.

I would say it’s probably fine, pumice is a volcanic rock that’s created from the rapid cooling of lava. I’m guessing it’s safe especially since it’s been in there for such a long time and no negative effects have shown up yet.

My organic peanut butter is naturally pretty runny, I’ve never been too concerned about it considering I’ve also given then honey, olive oil, and raw egg. As for thickening it up, if you're worried, you could try adding cornstarch or experiment and see if it thickens any if you add dry peanut butter...

I also have to go in person. It wouldn’t take my social security number for some reason.

Ah, so much work. I got my guys on Amazon. Wonder why they're not cracking down on them. @_@ Though it sounds like if the breeder was licensed to ship to all states then I'm fine. But I think I'll apply just in case. Once my account gets approved I have to apply for all 23 species I own.... thankfu...

A good idea may be to go ahead and get the Ultratherm (especially since you’ll probably need it in Winter), and get a thermostat to hook it up to. Thermostats help by turning the heat mat on when it’s too cold, and turn it off when it’s too hot. The one I use is from Amazon and is for germinating se...

My bad! Here it is: https://www.reptilebasics.com/thermometers/TH-100/

I personally use this thermometer/hygrometer from ReptileBasics - it holds up really well and I don’t have to have the digital readout in the tank, which is great for aesthetics.

I’m a vegetarian - so I usually just give the crabs the beans I soften for myself.

Hi! I have a 37 gallon tank for my adult crabs, the tank measures 30” long by 12.5” deep by 24” tall. I use the 23” by 11” Ultratherm from ReptileBasics to heat the crabitat, and it works very well! (Sometimes too well, so now its on a thermostat.) I have 12” of substrate in the tank so I don’t have...

Hello everyone! If you know anything about me, I’m also active in the isopod hobby as well as the hermit crab hobby. There’s a change in legality as far as owning, selling, and trading isopods goes so I thought it would be a good idea to share a breakdown video here. It’s 20-ish minutes but it’s ver...

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Wed Aug 07, 2019 5:27 pm

Xeno and I have been tossing around the idea of trying to sell some of the easier things we make. Cubes, Acurite holders, decorated terracotta pots, hemp and jute ropes.

OMG, please?? I really want a cube.

If you mix your substrate with salt water initially it will help prevent mold.

I don’t change mine, I try to stir it if I catch a timeframe where everyone’s up. Only time I’ve changed it recently is when I had a bacterial bloom within the past two years.

Steer clear of copper sulfate, ethoxyquin, and BHT for sure!