HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I am so excited and happy to say that I now have Chester and Strawberry moved into the new 55 gallon and it's amazing compared to the ten gallon I upgraded from. Bruce and Jack are still under, and will be put into the main tank after they come back to the surface in the 10 gallon. It's a work in progress, I still need to add my moss pitt, for now I just have some down in the corner, but what do you guys think? Does it look like everything's set up okay? So happy with the Ultratherm already-
I'm getting way more consistent temps. Which is good because it's cold here! My fiance also spoiled me and got me some new inserts that are super pretty! I'm so happy!!

Is the ultratherm a type of heater? I have a 55 gal as well and I really struggle with heating the tank. I'm a little phobic of heating lamps as we had a devastating house fire when I was younger and I am always looking for a safer alternative.
Thank You!

The ultratherm is a type of heater, yes. It's an excellent one, too. It's electric, but the website I bought mine from says they operate for very cheap. Check out a website called ReptileBasics, go to "Products" on the top tab, and click "Ultratherm Heat Pads". I got the 11"x35", and it was only $27.99 plus shipping.

Because the pad is covering the whole surface of what you put it against, it's going to increase the heat on that side uniformly and in-turn up the heat in the tank pretty significantly, and keep it somewhat constant too. Good stuff basically.

It's totally fire-safe. It's a plastic sheet with some wires in it, is all.

I actually got the longest one available- because my house gets so cold. (Its old) and it covers the entire back of the tank, I barely had to insulate it. It took a few hours to bring it up to temp but it's a constant 80 now sometimes a little over.

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It looks AMAZING! Upgrades are so super fun!!! You did a great job on it!

However, are you sure that is a 55? It looks too short and wide to me from the pics.......what's the dimensions?

48 inches long 20 inches tall 12 inches wide. Thank you! I honestly wasn't there for the purchase of the actual tank, so It could be smaller, and I could be confused, I just know what I was told. Lol I'm so happy with it, Now I'm really wanting a few more babies to go in it...I'm just not sure, I'm trying to find people to adopt from on craigslist but no such luck so far.

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Sounds like you have a standard Marineland 55g (48x13x20) and you've done really nice job! Love all the color in there. We've often debated whether or not crabs can see color: if they can, they'll love living in a rainbow!

Thanks! I wanted it to be pretty even to those who don't understand....*cough cough* my mother in law. Lol and Strawberry and Chester seem to be loving those new log pieces. So impatient for the other two to come up so they can see it too! It's so cute to watch them explore new things. I love how curious they are! Woot. My fiance helped design it, he won't admit it, but he's hooked too. XD

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