HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Lichen is the result of a symbiotic relationship between a blue-green algae (a plant) and a fungi (and according to new research, sometimes a yeast, too). It takes many forms - it is those spots of colour and patches of crispy stuff on rocks and trees. It grows in long beardy wispy clumps on conife...

So I use the zoo med drinking water conditioner and the salt water conditioner. Today I smelled the salt water and couldn't smell it so I dipped my finger in it and tasted it(it was fresh) and it didn't taste of salt at all. I'm making it exactly as it says. Is this normal? Sent from my C5215 using ...

LadyJinglyJones wrote:I am suspicious that that is actually lichen.

I won't use it, I just ordered Spanish moss. But what is lichen

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[/quote] Remember he's used to being in a huge colony of crabs that all have to compete for food, shelter, and to live- especially at the pet store. Sometimes it takes a while I'm good conditions for them to realize they don't have to fight for what they need. He should settle down with time. Shove ...

awww. im sorry for your loss (and your daughters) i know your working on the hermies setup but make sure that you also give at least one food dish for every crab. (i really do find its better to have one for every crab and an extra). this will cut down on aggression over resources. Thanks for that,...

I use sphagnum moss as well but mine is all brown and stringy. Must be a different brand that's yours! I will need to look for some of the one you have. Beautiful! Love the fairy garden theme! I read on the guidelines here that Spanish moss is good, I just ordered some from fosterandsmith so I hope...

i went to walmart today and asked an associate where i could find them; she said she had just put two out.....i bought both! lol :crabbigsmile: How much did they cost? The cheapest I can find online is around ten bucks, but it has suction cups and those don't work for me Sent from my C5215 using Ta...

LadyJinglyJones wrote:Awww... it really is improving very quickly! Your hermies are lucky to have found you.

Thank you, I feel like its not good enough yet. It's way too small and there is no room for everything they need I don't have good humidity at all can't keep the sub moist

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Kermie16 wrote:Cuties!! Your tat is coming along nicely:) It is always a work in progress but fun at the same time! I love the silliness in these hermies!

They have some unique personalities

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I bought some reindeer moss from a craft store tonight it's real but I am unsure if it's safe after reading the guidelines here. Anyone know of this is safe http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161015/ec0d1a45854c6249b94851c0a7339584.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161015/ceec2ff005019b24c24fa721...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161015/2451d89adeb4deb5eb72023c5ae09b3f.jpg Yeti and Gary got in a small tussle for this freeze dried banana, Yeti won and took it to the fw bowl. How cute. Also, meet Athena, the hermit who killed Aphrodite. This is her new set up http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2...

I can't get my net to stay on with suction cups. Can't get them to stick for long. Any ideas?

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Hey, at the very least it's better than the conditions at the pet store. Not only that, but in the future you're setting them up properly. I hope you have no trouble finding what you need and good luck! P.s. How are your daughters liking them so far? Are you learning about them together? Well my ol...

Boy I hope the home depot sand is not the problem, I just bought some. Its quikrete premium play sand

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I went to Pat Catans today, it's a craft store, and bought a huge bag of shells, which I was able to use 12 of, a little flower pot for moss and this bag of moss... it's real,.but is it safe? http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161014/6b148439868fc3e88ae1a4f224d9c93e.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.co...