HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello So I made it to my local aquarium today, and stocked up on some tank decorations that I have been meaning to get for a while. These include a second level, golden vine for climbing and a big climbing vine that goes around the inside of the tank. I also purchased 2 air stones, but they were about 5 cm too big to fit into the bowls, so I’m going to get a smaller size soon. I also added deeper salt and freshwater bowls. Pictures of the tank are attached - suggestions are welcome






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Congrats on all the new additions! Have you thought on what your turning the second level into?

Your crabs will love you for the deeper pools, I remember when I upgraded to built in pools back in the day, the crabs all went on a massive swim party!



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aussieJJDude wrote:Congrats on all the new additions! Have you thought on what your turning the second level into?

Your crabs will love you for the deeper pools, I remember when I upgraded to built in pools back in the day, the crabs all went on a massive swim party!



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Thank you! I have just put some reptile bark in the second level at the moment, but I’m lacking in inspiration about what to turn it into.
I draped some climbing leaves over the pools to act as a way of getting out if they ever get stuck, especially for Oreo because he’s so tiny!


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aussieJJDude wrote:Congrats on all the new additions! Have you thought on what your turning the second level into?

Your crabs will love you for the deeper pools, I remember when I upgraded to built in pools back in the day, the crabs all went on a massive swim party!



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Thank you! I have just put some reptile bark in the second level at the moment, but I’m lacking in inspiration about what to turn it into.
I draped some climbing leaves over the pools to act as a way of getting out if they ever get stuck, especially for Oreo because he’s so tiny!


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You can do a moss pit. 3 of mine, at least 2, sleep in it during the day.

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Angel_crab wrote:

aussieJJDude wrote:Congrats on all the new additions! Have you thought on what your turning the second level into?

Your crabs will love you for the deeper pools, I remember when I upgraded to built in pools back in the day, the crabs all went on a massive swim party!



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Thank you! I have just put some reptile bark in the second level at the moment, but I’m lacking in inspiration about what to turn it into.
I draped some climbing leaves over the pools to act as a way of getting out if they ever get stuck, especially for Oreo because he’s so tiny!


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You can do a moss pit. 3 of mine, at least 2, sleep in it during the day.

Great idea, thanks! I didn’t think of that! I have a packet of moss looking for something to do, so I’ll be able to add it to the second level.


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This looks so cool! You have some very lucky hermies

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AndyCrabby wrote:This looks so cool! You have some very lucky hermies

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Thank you!


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That vine is huge!!! And I second the moss pit- once you make it, your crabs will probably be stuck to it like glue. Mine are always in and out of their moss pit (the little suckers always make such a mess..) You could also weave some leafy vines or plants within the holes of the second level or around that large vine if you wanted more cover. I can't wait to see any photos of your hermits enjoying their new layout!


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leah610 wrote:That vine is huge!!! And I second the moss pit- once you make it, your crabs will probably be stuck to it like glue. Mine are always in and out of their moss pit (the little suckers always make such a mess..) You could also weave some leafy vines or plants within the holes of the second level or around that large vine if you wanted more cover. I can't wait to see any photos of your hermits enjoying their new layout!


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Thank you! That’s such a good idea about weaving leaves into the holes of the second level! I have some spare moss that I’ll be adding to the second level tonight and I’ll be posting some pictures soon of the crabs enjoying their new layout


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leah610 wrote:That vine is huge!!! And I second the moss pit- once you make it, your crabs will probably be stuck to it like glue. Mine are always in and out of their moss pit (the little suckers always make such a mess..) You could also weave some leafy vines or plants within the holes of the second level or around that large vine if you wanted more cover. I can't wait to see any photos of your hermits enjoying their new layout!


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I've threaded foliage through my 2nd floor. And of course, one of the crabs climbed out to the end of a leaf and fell since it of course had no support under it. I guess that happens to them in the wild too.

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leah610 wrote:That vine is huge!!! And I second the moss pit- once you make it, your crabs will probably be stuck to it like glue. Mine are always in and out of their moss pit (the little suckers always make such a mess..) You could also weave some leafy vines or plants within the holes of the second level or around that large vine if you wanted more cover. I can't wait to see any photos of your hermits enjoying their new layout!


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I've threaded foliage through my 2nd floor. And of course, one of the crabs climbed out to the end of a leaf and fell since it of course had no support under it. I guess that happens to them in the wild too.

Haha that’s true my crabs are always falling off of things but they always seem to land the right way up!


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That looks awesome! I know someone mentioned weaving foliage into the holes, but I zip-tied vines onto mine. I went to my local craft shop - picked out a nice $20 vine that looked like fern - used a 40% off coupon on it - and cut it to use in a couple of my crabitats. It's way cheaper that way than using things from the pet store. Just make sure the paint doesn't rub off. Make sure it is a plastic plant. You can then drape pieces to the ground and they can climb up that way as well

GotButterflies wrote:That looks awesome! I know someone mentioned weaving foliage into the holes, but I zip-tied vines onto mine. I went to my local craft shop - picked out a nice $20 vine that looked like fern - used a 40% off coupon on it - and cut it to use in a couple of my crabitats. It's way cheaper that way than using things from the pet store. Just make sure the paint doesn't rub off. Make sure it is a plastic plant. You can then drape pieces to the ground and they can climb up that way as well

Thanks! That’s a good idea about zip tying vines, I don’t have any at the moment, but soon I’ll be going to the pet supply store which has them in stock

Yw!


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