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Post by hermiwormi » Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:05 pm

Those are pretty! How many crabs are in each tat?

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hermiwormi wrote:Those are pretty! How many crabs are in each tat?

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3 crabs in my 10 gal tank :)


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Post by SLEPTAS » Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:03 am

Hi so I'm thinking about getting a heat lamp and I just have a few questions. Do you have any holes in the plastic where the heat lamp goes? Does the heat lamp burn the plastic?

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SLEPTAS wrote:Hi so I'm thinking about getting a heat lamp and I just have a few questions. Do you have any holes in the plastic where the heat lamp goes? Does the heat lamp burn the plastic?

I have learned heat lamps are not the way to go they burn holes through the plastic and are a fire hazard that way but if you can somehow have the lamp hang over your tank would he preferred, (8in away from tank) setting it on the tank would require to take off the plastic which decreases humidity, just buy a flukers heat mat or ultratherm heat map to increase heat if you arent worried about heat having a light on during the day isnt a problem just to see them
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Post by Hermiesguardian » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:38 am

I notice you have the dial thermometer/hygrometer. Those are notoriously inaccurate. Most of us use the Accurite. Usually found in Walmart or amazon. About $8-10.
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Post by Riceyandspicy » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:46 am

Hermiesguardian wrote:I notice you have the dial thermometer/hygrometer. Those are notoriously inaccurate. Most of us use the Accurite. Usually found in Walmart or amazon. About $8-10.
What particular one would you recommend?
Ive seen many online


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Post by Riceyandspicy » Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:56 am

Hermiesguardian wrote:I notice you have the dial thermometer/hygrometer. Those are notoriously inaccurate. Most of us use the Accurite. Usually found in Walmart or amazon. About $8-10.
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I found this one on amazon but it doesnt look waterproof and it only has a stand and a magnet. How would I put it in my tank then and where?
(R.I.P spent 20$ on the dial)


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Post by Hermiesguardian » Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:30 pm

Riceyandspicy wrote:
Hermiesguardian wrote:I notice you have the dial thermometer/hygrometer. Those are notoriously inaccurate. Most of us use the Accurite. Usually found in Walmart or amazon. About $8-10.
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I found this one on amazon but it doesnt look waterproof and it only has a stand and a magnet. How would I put it in my tank then and where?
(R.I.P spent 20$ on the dial)


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It is made for indoors but it will still last several months in the tank. I put mine on with velcro. I use the extra strong outdoor velcro I found in the hardware section.
raising son's dog, Dante. Husky/hound.
Raising daughter's hermit crabs, Shelder, Paras and Derek. Added 2 more of my own (of course) Pete and Stryper. Former mommy to 2 guinea pigs and beloved cat, Nissi

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