HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Is this a good isopod tank? It is a 5 gallon tank.

Looks fine to me!
I personally would use leaves dried out, but that’s a personal preference.


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I know the pictures are bad, I can't take pics lol

Looks good to me. I'll admit that I'm not exactly an isopod expert, but leaf litter and moss should make them happy critters.

Mine love new and dried leaves- Do you have a calcium source?


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GotButterflies wrote:Mine love new and dried leaves- Do you have a calcium source?


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Yea, the oyster shell thing has calcium filled in it

Okay - now that I am on the computer the picture is more clear. It looks like it is a corner tank for fish that is maybe a gallon. Honestly, I don't think you will get your isopods to breed in that type of container. It needs to be bigger. They also need humidity to breathe (they have modified gills like the crabs). So put press n seal or saran wrap on the top. A small tote with a locking lid would work better if you can't do a larger aquarium.

It is 5 gallons. I have a 10 gallon if that would work

And the 10 gallon does not have velcro stains

I'm sorry - I didn't see that! I think a 10 gallon would be better - If they have more room they are more likely to breed! Plus the 10 gallon is probably glass which will be better at holding humidity