HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hello!

Today Id like to talk about Exotic Aquariums! I ordered 2 Strawberry Hermit Crabs from them...... they came in within 5 days and they were extremely healthy!!! They were very red and orange had all of their limbs! I couldn't have asked for more! I had to order 2 more. They are all now living in a 40 gallon breeder! They are all very happy with a heating pad, heat lights and UVB lights! As soon as I figure out how to post photos I will. They're website is www[dot]exoticaquariums[dot]com ! Please check them out!

Richard

Hi Richard! Are they local to you?


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Hey YYWW !

They are actually super local to me! They are about down the street from me. The owner is extremely nice and is interested in learning about them from her customers that buy Hermit Crabs! They are an aquarium shop so they sell water conditioners and salt mixes but you have to place an order and you should receive them the same week you placed the order. The only thing is, is that you have to go and pay then you go and pick them up pre-paid.

Richard

Ahh i see. Unfortunately they are not local to me. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy your strawberries! I'm jealous. can you please post some pics?!?


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Yea! Im going to try and find out how I can add photos to a post. If you know how, can you please teach me?

Richard

Here's a thread that explains how to post pictures. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=87783

Here are some photos of the Strawberry Hermit Crabs that I purchased from Exotic Aquariums. The red light is a heat light I will be taking some more photos with out the heat lamp so you can see his true natural color!

It was only showing a broken image on my end but I think I fixed it. Cute sleepy crabbie. I look forward to pics in natural lighting when he's up and about.

Here are some more photos of them in normal UV lighting!

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rf9661 wrote:Here are some more photos of them in normal UV lighting!

Don't need the extra image tags when using the copy and paste function. Just add them straight in.
But beautiful pics! I already falling for them.

aussieJJDude wrote: Don't need the extra image tags when using the copy and paste function. Just add them straight in.
But beautiful pics! I already falling for them.

Thanks! They are really beautiful and healthy, Im getting more substrate soon... They only have like 5 inches. I think 50 pounds of play sand and one bag of Eco Earth should do! None of them look like they need a molt any time soon but they do need shells! Im still looking for a place to buy them from. Any ideas?

i love them. Thanks for the pics, they are gorgeous!


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YYWW wrote: i love them. Thanks for the pics, they are gorgeous!


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Thank you!

rf9661 wrote:Thanks! They are really beautiful and healthy, Im getting more substrate soon... They only have like 5 inches. I think 50 pounds of play sand and one bag of Eco Earth should do! None of them look like they need a molt any time soon but they do need shells! Im still looking for a place to buy them from. Any ideas?

haha, they will love you for the extra substrate! Shell, wize.. Do idea, I don't live in the US so I don't know what some good deals and other nifty places to get your shells from. From my personal experience, ebay seems the be the best choice in getting large shells however theres options in the US like the seashellcity and other hermitcrab/beach stores that would stock shells. Maybe have a quick peak here:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/pa ... pping.html

aussieJJDude wrote: haha, they will love you for the extra substrate! Shell, wize.. Do idea, I don't live in the US so I don't know what some good deals and other nifty places to get your shells from. From my personal experience, ebay seems the be the best choice in getting large shells however theres options in the US like the seashellcity and other hermitcrab/beach stores that would stock shells. Maybe have a quick peak here:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/pa ... pping.html

Thanks, Ive kept the substrate at 5 inches about because I am looking for a stand since I want to move the tank to my room upstairs and if I add more substrate.... its going to be a hassle to get up the stairs and mount it on the stand! Thanks though, a lot of the shells and food products were nice and affordable!