HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I rarely recommend this route but tubing and stones are so cheap i would probably just replace. I can get a 5 pack of stones and enough tubing for 2 bubblers for about $5

If the room really is 61 degrees the tank probably shouldnt go there. I dont think any heating mat nor insulation will bring you up 20 degrees.

Your thermostat sounds shot. With the uth bringing it to 66 that would make the room temperature 61 degrees. Which is uncomfortable for pretty much anyone. On the uth side of things, i think you should return it and buy the biggest size that fits the tank above the substrate. I recommend this. http:...

Crabs can drown, but only if they are trapped with no way to the surface. So long as the ramp can be climbed by all the crabs in your tank it'll be safe. Smaller crabs often can't climb the same things bigger crabs can. I suppose it would be more helpful if I gave an illustration, i'll order the po...

Obviously you dont want them trapped in the water dish for eternity, but if i were buying large pools that have a built in ramp mechanism, is it necessary to have something down like gravel or canvas?

Is it a bad idea to have say one large / XL in a tank full of smalls? Do larger crabs bully just based on there size?

I was able to get a local shop to order me a 40 gallon thats 21 inches high, i was very pleased. Thanks though

Use half the amount of hot water the directions say and cover the bucket with plastic wrap. In about half an hour it should be the perfect consistency. If not, add a little more hot water and wait a bit. :) It just takes time, and then there's no work. I have bought the bags in the past, and I keep...

Is EE cheaper to buy loose or in bricks? It sounds like it would be easier to moisten loose EE but im going to have a lot of substrate in a 40 gallon so i'd like the cheapest option. Also, is there a website to order from for the best price? I haven't seen a whole lot.

I've searched all the major pet stores in my area, there tank and aquariums sections leave much to be desired. I have a bit of a unique space to put my tank, and therefor I cant get just any size. After looking at the aqueon sizes, I would really like a 38 gallon or a 50 gallon. I need the Length to...

My mom surprised me with ordering me 2 larges from reptilecity.com when they arrived through shipping they were super healthy, never dug down to destress and we're perfect. I still have both and they are so social. They both just went down to molt, one of which for the second time months after gett...

Well i'm probably going to order from them as i've heard good things about their shipping process (perfectly healthy crabs in decent warm containers in the middle of winter) so when I do I'll upload some pictures and we can all know for sure.

Has anyone heard of these? I found some listed at reptile city (link if interested http://www.reptilecity.com/Merchant2/me ... ode=HERMIT) and ive never heard of them before. Are they mislabeled or am i just uninformed?

All hermits are coming from the exact same places and sources, so no matter where you were to buy them from, they're all going to have been through the same treatment. And this time of year - unless you're in a very warm place and ordering from a somewhat local company - it's not safe to ship becau...

I was just looking for a good place to buy. I live in michigan so unfortunately there is nothing good local.