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Hampster wheel

Post by C: ClareCrabOwner :) » Fri Jan 24, 2025 4:34 pm

I recently got a plastic hampster wheel from a friend for my crabs.
Do I need to make any modifications to it before I put it in their cage?
Just a new crabber trying to take the best care of her crabs she can. :)
5 Purple Pinchers, 15 gallon tank. (4 small, 1 medium.)

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Re: Hampster wheel

Post by HermitGuy3 » Fri Jan 24, 2025 7:36 pm

You could attach some craft mesh to the inside to make it easier to climb. I think it should be fine by itself though. :)
I love my two cool crabs Zote and Fizban.
And my cats Echo and Smudge.

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Re: Hampster wheel

Post by C: ClareCrabOwner :) » Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:08 pm

Thanks!
Just a new crabber trying to take the best care of her crabs she can. :)
5 Purple Pinchers, 15 gallon tank. (4 small, 1 medium.)

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Re: Hampster wheel

Post by JoeHermits » Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:28 pm

I second the craft mesh, I did that to my wheel so the crabs can grip it more easily and spread out their legs a bit. Does take a little craftiness though

https://hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB ... p?t=114862


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Re: Hampster wheel

Post by C: ClareCrabOwner :) » Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:54 pm

Thank you! The pictures are helpful!
Should I put craft mesh on one of the saucer-type wheels?
Just a new crabber trying to take the best care of her crabs she can. :)
5 Purple Pinchers, 15 gallon tank. (4 small, 1 medium.)

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Re: Hampster wheel

Post by HermitGuy3 » Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:34 am

I think you can, but I have seen videos of crabs walking on saucers just fine. I think most people just leave the saucers. :)
I love my two cool crabs Zote and Fizban.
And my cats Echo and Smudge.

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Re: Hampster wheel

Post by C: ClareCrabOwner :) » Fri Jan 31, 2025 5:08 pm

Thanks!
Just a new crabber trying to take the best care of her crabs she can. :)
5 Purple Pinchers, 15 gallon tank. (4 small, 1 medium.)

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