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by JoeHermits
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: Crabitat Conditions
Topic: Marine tank growing mold
Replies: 2
Views: 35

Re: Marine tank growing mold

What is it growing on? If it’s food you can reduce feeding, otherwise lowering humidity to 70% can help reduce it. Substrate either use less coconut fiber or mix with saltwater (spraying saltwater works too, just note that repeatedly spraying will result in salt buildup) Sent from my iPhone using Ta...
by JoeHermits
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Emergency
Topic: My hermit crab has switched genders!
Replies: 3
Views: 83

Re: My hermit crab has switched genders!

Gonopores have been observed to come and go, and intersex crabs do occur.


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by JoeHermits
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Crab & Care Questions
Topic: 3 Crabs Buried for 3 months
Replies: 2
Views: 43

Re: 3 Crabs Buried for 3 months

The fact that one of the three-monthers came back up means they may not be dead. Even large crabs seldom molt that long but they may just prefer it underground, especially if they’re new and not used to the tank yet. What do you have for cover (hides, plants, etc.)? Hermit crabs tend to be more acti...
by JoeHermits
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Update on Molting Crabs!
Replies: 3
Views: 42

Re: Update on Molting Crabs!

Sometimes the coloration fluctuates between molts, especially in smaller crabs. May not necessarily be a bad thing if activity levels are normal but try to make sure a nutritious diet is provided


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by JoeHermits
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Emergency
Topic: My hermit crab has switched genders!
Replies: 3
Views: 83

Re: My hermit crab has switched genders!

They can’t swim and need the currents to keep afloat and find food. For food and housing see our breeding guide: viewtopic.php?t=92518


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by JoeHermits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: I think I've lost my crab
Replies: 10
Views: 358

Re: I think I've lost my crab

He could be. He may also just like digging


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by JoeHermits
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: Crabitat Conditions
Topic: Recommended hides
Replies: 3
Views: 149

Re: Recommended hides

You can always DIY with planting pots or plastic baskets or buckets. They won’t look as natural but can be a cheaper source of larger hides

Safe printer plastics include PET, PETT, PETG, and ABS


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by JoeHermits
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: I think I've lost my crab
Replies: 10
Views: 358

Re: I think I've lost my crab

Small crabs will take a couple weeks to molt. To moisten the sand either spray it or pour small amounts of water along the sides of the tank


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by JoeHermits
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:46 am
Forum: Crab & Care Questions
Topic: White patch on Herbie crab (PP)
Replies: 8
Views: 222

Re: White patch on Herbie crab (PP)

Might have rubbed against something at the wrong time. That’ll probably disappear after the next molt


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by JoeHermits
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Crab & Care Questions
Topic: White patch on Herbie crab (PP)
Replies: 8
Views: 222

Re: White patch on Herbie crab (PP)

I’ve seen weird patches on crabs that didn’t molt right. Do you think the patch was there for a while? It could be from just brushing against something like the side of the cavern while still soft. The forum is kinda weird with photos. To post you either need to link to another website where your im...
by JoeHermits
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Sandy (hermit crab) not moving often
Replies: 2
Views: 166

Re: Sandy (hermit crab) not moving often

The shell could be related, if only because Sandy switched to a lighter shell that’s easier to carry. Did this occur shortly after a tank change or another disturbance?

How long has this been happening? Sometimes they will also just chill out for a while


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by JoeHermits
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Crab & Care Questions
Topic: Help me please
Replies: 5
Views: 260

Re: Help me please

Same way he got up. For some crabs I’ve also removed myself by gently unhooking each leg


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by JoeHermits
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: Crab & Care Questions
Topic: Help me please
Replies: 5
Views: 260

Re: Help me please

Hermit crabs are climbers so they’ll scamper up anything they can get a grip on. Not sure there’s anything you can do to prevent it but it’s not going to fall and hurt itself


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by JoeHermits
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Crabitat Conditions
Topic: New 40 Gallon Tank UTH question
Replies: 19
Views: 646

Re: New 40 Gallon Tank UTH question

Look at the manual and see of it gives any hints. Usually mats that already have insulation don’t need extra but again I’m not familiar with these heaters And yeah those temps are fine. Dipping down at night will also give the crabs some relief if they prefer cooler Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
by JoeHermits
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Crab & Care Questions
Topic: UTH
Replies: 5
Views: 132

Re: UTH

The cork tile is probably impeding the heater’s ability to heat the air in the tank. One of the downsides of a dynamic background


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