Let's make sure I've got this right.

[mushwoom]

I've been looking into getting hermit crabs for a while so I was on Amazon looking for stuff. I found this (http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptihabi ... 00BUFT302/) kit. Someone on amazon must have amde a mistake because I got it for $19.57. Obviously it's not perfect but hey it's a 10g for $20! I live in Puerto Rico and the temp gauge in my bathroom (we don't use a/c in all rooms here) averages 85F with 50-80% humidity. Some days are hotter and some colder, but rarely does it under under 80F. I plan on keeping the tank in my bathroom because my bedroom does have A/C and the A/C is also a dehumidifier. My question is, besides toys, hideys, better sand, and better food, do I need anything else? Also, because the temperature here is stable and we do actually have wild hermit crabs about 1000 feet from my backdoor, do I need a heater?

[Ellysara]

If it never gets below 75 degrees or if it only dips below that a few times a year, I don't think you would need a heater. I would still make sure to get a temp/humidity guage for the tank however.

Although that kit is better than most, I personally would not use anything in it other than the tank. You will need two water dishes deep enough to submerge in, one for salt water, made using a dechlorinator and a salt mix for marine fish tanks like Instant Ocean and one that is just dechlorinated fresh water. The dish it comes with should be good for a food dish however. Also, I can't believe how much they want for it now!! $100?!

Welcome to the HCA Hope I answered your questions and feel free to ask more!

[YYWW]

You can use the soil tho, i think its just cocofiber/eco earth. Everything else is def a toss as Ellysara said. The food and mineral blocks are especially bad!
I got suckered into paying $60 for that kit. You got a DEAL! lesson learned at a bargain price! ️
You have wild hermit crabs?!? Can you tell what type they are? Pls take some pix in the future!!!


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[mushwoom]

I'll try and take some pictures of the wild ones one day. When I was a kid we used to pour water into the holes they made so they'd come up. I've had many a stick fight with an angry hermit. Of course I woudlnt do that now. Haha. Thanks for the advice