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Alder cones for Hermits?

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:54 am
by baybayshermitcrab
Hello everyone,

I've been thinking about getting a pet hermit for awhile and have been doing lots of research on them. I came across catappa leaves for hermits which shrimp also use. I then find these Alder cones that lowers PH levels and is a stress reliever for shrimp. I was wondering if the same applies for hermits and if these are safe to pair with hermies? Thank you!

Re: Alder cones for Hermits?

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:59 pm
by JoeHermits
I can’t vouch for stress relief, but if they’re safe for shrimp they should be safe for hermit crabs, as well.


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Re: Alder cones for Hermits?

Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:30 am
by Scarletfire
I've threw in dried cattapa leaves in. They don't really care for them for my crabs but may be different for yours. I can def vouch for shrimps living alder comes, but I haven't put them in for crabs yet.

Anything shrimp safe is crab safe.

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