HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello, I am new to crabbing. I used a 5:1 mix of sand to coconut fiber and have 2 large pools in a 20 gallon long tank. The pools are each the size of a Cool-Whip container, 1 salt and 1 fresh. We currently have 1 crab; I know he needs a friend but want to ensure the tank is good before adding anoth...

Thanks so much for the help. I am finding the 6 x 29 inch very tough to find. I only found it at Bean Farm and they are sold out. I guess supplies are tough to get during the pandemic. Any other suggestions? Any brands you can suggest?

What size mat should be used? My tank is the 20 gallon long. I need to up my temp a few degrees. I'm also wondering if it is best to have the pad at the bottom side of the tank (in contact with more substrate) or the top side (in contact with more air). Thanks for any help.

Thank you so very much! I am grateful to have a place to ask questions and get answers I can trust:) Really want to take good care of these crabs.

Thanks for the help! I think I will start fresh. Each pet store person told me something different. But I think form this forum, I have learned to use play sand and eco earth in a 5:1 ratio....and the fluff it with dechlorinated water. Can the water be distilled water or do you have to use tap water...

Hi! I recently purchased a hermit crab....and after reading this forum am finding that much of the info I got at the pet store was not correct. I specifically asked if I could use tap water for fluffing out the substrate and was told yes...that only the water dish needed to be dechlorinated. They en...