HCA: Hermit Crab Association

After 13 weeks under...







My beautiful boy is now a little monster! He's now comfortably reached tennis ball size. As far as his molts go it was really short, he's under sometimes for up to 4-5 months! Do you think he'll go back after he eats a bit or he's done? He looks super healthy and his coloration is exactly what I hoped for! What do you guys think? He wasn't really worn down before he went under, just a bit sluggish. I REALLY missed my little Drakezilla, so I hope he's done! What do you guys think? Do they still need chill time after a molt? I ask cause I wanted to let him out a little for better pictures.

More importantly, I plan to transfer him to his new 60gallon when he's ready! I just don't want to stress him.

ETA: Don't worry! The white on him is sand.

ETA; more pics!

Wow, he is HUGE! And so gorgeous!

Thank you SO much! His super diet is really paying off!

He did startle me being so big coming up after me taking care of an empty tank for 3 months!

He might look big, but he's a total sweetheart!

Drakezilla wrote:He might look big, but he's a total sweetheart!

Most larger crabs are gentle giants

That is one big, handsome crab! Congrats on whatever you're feeding him to allow him to thrive so well.

Awe, thanks! He gets a mix of dehydrated/fresh, all natural food plus calcium from cuttlebones and spirulina powder. I worked super hard to get lots of nice color in him!

Great job! That is 2 months worth waiting for! How long have you had him?


Crabbers unite!!!

Thanks! I thought so too! he's been with me about 12-13 years? I've honestly lost track! I'd say 14 max.

Wow! My sons just got their first crabs in early October. They have 8 total. They dream of keeping them for 30 years! Congrats!

OMG 14 years is crazy long! Great job!!!!!!!!!!


Crabbers unite!!!

Amiller2850 wrote:Wow! My sons just got their first crabs in early October. They have 8 total. They dream of keeping them for 30 years! Congrats!

I have him and 4 other smalls that I adopted in December. I dream of them all being with me for 30 years! Him especially. I'm pretty attached. may your son's crabs be blessed with the same tenacity that's kept mine going!!

YYWW wrote:OMG 14 years is crazy long! Great job!!!!!!!!!!


Crabbers unite!!!

You're telling me! He's been with me through so much! The learning curve has been huge!! But he's pretty forgiving all things considered! He's my baby. now that I can say I know what I'm doing, he's totally spoiled rotten! I hope he's with me another 14 for sure! ️

How much is spirulina powder?? Where can I get some??

kadynadair16 wrote:How much is spirulina powder?? Where can I get some??

Spirulina powder is, I think, part of the reason he's such a dark color this time. It's the highest known concentration of beta carotene. ( which is odd cause it's a fine dark green powder! ) you can get it at a natural foods store as a vitamin supplement or online on Amazon. I've seen it go from $8 and up, but one bottle should last you forever!

Thanks so much!!