HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Thanks for the substrate tips. I will head to get that sand soon. Had read that the pet store kinds were too fine so I never got them. Never thought to mix sand with what I had. Have just ordered your suggestion of prime and instant ocean from Amazon. Will start with these things and work on getting...

Hi. Thanks for replying. For the waters, I buy the commercial prepared bottled salt and freshwater stuff, so I assume it is dechlorinated and it also says it has calcium. You mentioned not using pellets. I don't think I am but I am not sure of the substrate I should be using. I have purchased the cu...

Hi, I am a crab mom of three. My problem is my crabs no longer bury in the substrate. My daughter brought them home from a beach trip with her dad 3.5 years ago. There were 4, but one died fast. I am not a perfect crab mom, I will admit, but I have tried hard and have a decent set up for them. They ...