Which type of hermit crab?

[ChocoMint]

Hi everyone! I'm looking into getting a hermit crab and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what kind to get. I'm looking for a smaller one, I don't want one that's too big. The reason I want small hermit crabs is because I only have enough room for a 15 gallon tank and I'd like for the hermit crabs to have enough space to roam around and be happy. Thanks so much in advance.

[GotButterflies]

The most common hermit crab purchased and adopted are purple pinchers. You could always look in the Crabs needing a home section and see if there is a crab in your area needing a home

[ChocoMint]

The most common hermit crab purchased and adopted are purple pinchers. You could always look in the Crabs needing a home section and see if there is a crab in your area needing a home

I looked but unfortunately there aren't any close enough to me. Two purple pinchers would be okay in a 15 gallon tank, right?

[GotButterflies]

I looked but unfortunately there aren't any close enough to me. Two purple pinchers would be okay in a 15 gallon tank, right?

It should be fine as long as you get small crabs I will tell you that crabbing is an addiction, and you will always want a bigger tank
Welcome to the HCA

[ChocoMint]

It should be fine as long as you get small crabs I will tell you that crabbing is an addiction, and you will always want a bigger tank
Welcome to the HCA

Okay, thank you so much!

[curlysister]

Yep, as soon as you have a tank set up, you will want a bigger one! LOL!
And your crabs will grow. So 2 small PPs in a 15 gallon would be good now, but in a few years you will need to upgrade to a bigger tank as they grow.

[ChocoMint]

Yep, as soon as you have a tank set up, you will want a bigger one! LOL!
And your crabs will grow. So 2 small PPs in a 15 gallon would be good now, but in a few years you will need to upgrade to a bigger tank as they grow.

Should I get a 20 gallon tank instead?

[wodesorel]

A 20 gallon tank with a pair or trio of tiny hermits will last you for years! You'll also have more space to decorate, and provide essentials like water pools.

You likely won't have much of a choice in species, but if you live somewhere where you're lucky, I would suggest Ruggies. They are a slower growing, more petite species with lots of energy.

[ChocoMint]

A 20 gallon tank with a pair or trio of tiny hermits will last you for years! You'll also have more space to decorate, and provide essentials like water pools.

You likely won't have much of a choice in species, but if you live somewhere where you're lucky, I would suggest Ruggies. They are a slower growing, more petite species with lots of energy.

Thank you!

[ChocoMint]

The stand I have is meant for a 15 gallon tank, so a 20 gallon tank will poke off the sides. Is that okay? It'd only be 1/2-1 inch off each side.

[wodesorel]

15 longs and 20 gallon talls have interchangeable lids and stands and should have the same base.

[ChocoMint]

15 longs and 20 gallon talls have interchangeable lids and stands and should have the same base.

Okay, thank you.