HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Yea, I did cut around the heaters and put it on the back and one side. I have a glass top on it now. Thanks!

Thank you for the links! I was afraid of that.

Hello! Quick question about insulating my tank. I have 2 zoomed heaters that I am using to heat my tank. They were given to me so I’m just using them for now until I can get a different one. Can I put the reflectix insulation on the zoomed heater? I’ve read different things and can’t find anything i...

Those first molts are tough!! Glad he made it through!!

I can’t answer the question about bathing him. I’m not sure it would be terrible if you do but just using all EE has mixed opinions on it and that it is not good. I personally wouldn’t use all EE. It’s best mixed with play sand. Is there no where close to be able to get play sand at?

Hello!! Welcome!! Sounds like you’re doing good and in the same boat we are all in!! You’re in good company I’m glad to have found this place as well. I’d be in a mess if not.

Right. I understand and that makes sense. The other 2 already molted and are back up but I’m sure could potentially go down again anytime. I could do at least the one that I know she is not around. Thanks for the advice!!

Yes! Once everyone is up and not molting I am going to change them out to something like that. She dug a lot deeper to where I couldn’t see her anymore so I did just put the water dish back on there for them. Thanks y’all!

I did not see any exo and my substrate is about 6 inches deep. It settled some and I didn’t account for that when I set the tank up.

I can’t edit it but here is the picture I took




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Hi! thanks for the response! Yes I know I am at my limit with them. Lol I was toying with the idea of getting another one and my friend said she knew someone trying to get rid of hers and there were 3 in a small tote carrier and I couldn’t leave them like that. I completely understand your take on i...

Hello! I’ve had my hermits for about 2 1/2 months. I went from a 5 gal to a 10 and now 29. I got 2 from petsmart thinking they would be easy pets... no lol anyways so Scuttle molted almost immediately in the 10 gal. After he finished molting I moved them over into the 29 only a few days after that. ...

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Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:42 am

Oh okay! Do you go out and just get sand from the ocean or do you order it?

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I ordered mine from Mary’s shop on Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/shop/EarthWaterFireStudio

I thought I’ve read that too. But thought maybe I read
somewhere else it being too high is damaging as well.