HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Okay, so I am doing everything correctly? Just should steer away from wood.

Pretty much. I posted pics on emergency and filled out the questionairre. Thank you for your advice. I will spray them with vinegar and soak in salt water.

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1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? 2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read? 3. Is a heat source used in the tank? If so, what? 4. What types of water ar...

I do. I'm on this forum reading constantly about these little critters. I want to give them a great home, but I seem to be missing a little something.

I put food in there every two days - a wide variety (broccoli, romaine, corn, carrots, shrimp, pineapple, etc.- they haven't touched any of it. I've had them for two weeks now and I even grew chia seeds in there. The chia plants grew and then got slimy this morning. I also have mold growing, but I p...

I saw a small bug jumping around and noticed I have mold on my log. What do I do? And, what is the jumping tan bug?

Update....Mr. Lost Claw died last night.

Okay, so Mr. Lost Claw has now lost a leg. I hope he makes it. I'm gonna leave the tank alone for a couple days and see what happens. I really had high hopes this morning when he changed his shell. Fewey!!

Oh, I have read and read and read these forums. I have one really stressed out crab. He lost is big claw yesterday. Then, this morning he changed his shell and moved to the other side of the tank. But just now, I found another leg. I'm so worried for him. They've only been in a "proper" environment ...

Cool. I'm in Texas also - near San Antonio. I'm going to try to keep the humidifier on the lowest setting and see if it will maintain, instead of turning it off and on. Thanks for your input! It really is appreciated.

To not over-saturate, the humidity should be at what?

Thanks!! Maybe they are just new to their environment and are stressed or something.

Do you know how often I should change their salt and fresh water?

So, I purchased a small humidifier and hooked it up to a hose going to the tank. Everything is sealed. My question is, I leave the house at 7am and don't return until 6pm. The humidity levels drop significantly during the day. What should I do? I have added the tropical soil to the sand castle sand....

Okay, thanks. I think I did spot The Hulk digging around over there.