Hello crabby people,
I have a couple of questions.
Cora is doing great and has even become more active. She is hiding less.
But I still don’t know everything there is to know.
I have a couple of concerns:
1. I think she might be drinking her salt water rather than bathing in it. I read the caresheet on water today. I need to by larger dishes, and thus a larger tank...to accommodate the proper salt water measurements. (It is hard to get the measurements right in small dishes). Currently, as an admin mentioned on here, I don’t think the measurements are correct. Btw, I am using Flukers Hermit Crab salt solution (which I know is not appropriate). I will buy the proper salt tomorrow, and try to get the measurements right until I can afford to upgrade everything.
But could this be toxic/fatal?
2. I can’t afford to get her a companion until August. My cat needs oral surgery, and I have a whole bunch of other extra expenses. The kind of crab I want would be a little pricey...and I would also have to upgrade the tank. My question is this: How long can a hermie go without a “friend”? (I’ve had her since April). I know it is bad for them to not have companionship of their species.
A Couple Of Crabby Questions
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Re: A Couple Of Crabby Questions
That salt will not be toxic or harmful. It just does not have all the minerals needed long term. I mix up my Instant Ocean 2 cups at a time (2 cups dechlor water with 1 Tablespoon IO). If your pool is smaller than that, you can keep it to use later.
Your crab will be fine alone for a while. Many crabs live good lives alone. Be sure to watch the 'adoptions' section of the forum, and put a 'wanted' post on there for your area as well. You might be able to get a crab who needs a new home for free!
Your crab will be fine alone for a while. Many crabs live good lives alone. Be sure to watch the 'adoptions' section of the forum, and put a 'wanted' post on there for your area as well. You might be able to get a crab who needs a new home for free!
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Re: A Couple Of Crabby Questions
But can hermit crabs *drink* the salt water? I thought they were only supposed to bathe in it, and drink regular water.curlysister wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:52 pmThat salt will not be toxic or harmful. It just does not have all the minerals needed long term. I mix up my Instant Ocean 2 cups at a time (2 cups dechlor water with 1 Tablespoon IO). If your pool is smaller than that, you can keep it to use later.
Your crab will be fine alone for a while. Many crabs live good lives alone. Be sure to watch the 'adoptions' section of the forum, and put a 'wanted' post on there for your area as well. You might be able to get a crab who needs a new home for free!
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Re: A Couple Of Crabby Questions
They can and do drink saltwater as a source of minerals.
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Oh okay. Good to know!JoeHermits wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:17 pmThey can and do drink saltwater as a source of minerals.
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