Hermit crab climbing

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Hermit crab climbing

Post by Hermiehomes4Gretchen » Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:51 am

Can I get a stick from my yard and bleach it for my hermies? :crabbigsmile:
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Re: Hermit crab climbing

Post by curlysister » Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:16 pm

If it is a safe wood, and no pesticides/ herbicides have been used in your yard, it is safe for your tank. However, I would not bleach it, I would give it a soak in MSW and then bake it in the oven at low heat for a while.
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Re: Hermit crab climbing

Post by Hermiehomes4Gretchen » Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:46 pm

what is MSW? I'm new to this and I want to keep it budget friendly.
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Re: Hermit crab climbing

Post by JoeHermits » Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:01 pm

MSW: Marine Salt Water.


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Re: Hermit crab climbing

Post by Hermiehomes4Gretchen » Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:11 pm

thanks! lol
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