HCA: Hermit Crab Association

any advice from the pros here? it's been many weeks, and still absolutely no movement. how much longer do i wait until doing something? if i do something, how do i test for signs of life? toothpick to gently flex a limb? anything? Not a pro, but have a set up similar to yours. My crab doesnt move m...

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Prolonged exposure to low temperatures can cause organ failure. You have posted that your crab is weak and barely moves. You have been directed towards the care guides and had some concerns about the crabitat pointed out to you. I can assure you that if the temperatures are brought up to the approp...

I would absolutely not recommend adding more crabs to this situation. 2-3 crabs need at least a 20 gallon tank, and ideally you need half the tank full of a playsand/eco earth mix. Did they say what brand of salt mix they were sending? There are only a few safe brands of marine grade salt mix that ...

I would absolutely not recommend adding more crabs to this situation. 2-3 crabs need at least a 20 gallon tank, and ideally you need half the tank full of a playsand/eco earth mix. Did they say what brand of salt mix they were sending? There are only a few safe brands of marine grade salt mix that ...

Hi. Im a 14yr old boy who has a PP in a 10 gal tank. I have bad substrate-5inches of just play sand Its better than like 1 inch or gravel but he never digs down ever. Anyways. HE NEVER MOVES. Ive had him since late may to early june. He was brought into this VERY small cage. Like its a circle and i...

Hi. I would advise you to read the care guides and print them out for your parents. If they refuse to help provide the proper supplies for the crab, you may need to rehome it. Unfortunately it sounds like the crab is very week and constant handling is only going to stress it out more. It sounds lik...

Hi. Im a 14yr old boy who has a PP in a 10 gal tank. I have bad substrate-5inches of just play sand Its better than like 1 inch or gravel but he never digs down ever. Anyways. HE NEVER MOVES. Ive had him since late may to early june. He was brought into this VERY small cage. Like its a circle and it...