Suggestions for new tank

For topics relating to crab care that do not fit into the other categories.
Post Reply

Topic author
hermitcrablover66
Posts: 7
Joined: Tue May 04, 2021 2:29 pm
Location: North Carolina

Suggestions for new tank

Post by hermitcrablover66 » Tue Dec 21, 2021 1:47 pm

I have a new 150g I’m setting up, where can I buy some large uth and a large amount of coco fiber

User avatar

Jlmills525
Posts: 373
Joined: Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:02 am
Location: Richmond, IN

Re: Suggestions for new tank

Post by Jlmills525 » Tue Dec 21, 2021 3:16 pm

For the UTH you can try Bean Farm or Reptile Basics online
Wife, Mom, WoW player since Vanilla - Alliance Main
3 PPS - Eugene, Sheldon, Bortus
1 dog - Maggie
1 cat - Weston

User avatar

aussieJJDude
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 5010
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:12 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:

Re: Suggestions for new tank

Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:20 pm

For EE, you could try online and get the 3 pack that seems to work out cheaper than getting a single pack. But either way, I'm not sure where one could get a bulk amount (and even then, depending on the ratio you want, it wouldn't take much to fill a 150g)
|| Avid Aquarist Addict (2007) || Crazy Crabbing Connoisseur (2012) || Amateur Aroid Admirer (2014) ||

I strive to make HCA a welcoming space for all
Infrequently on due to studies, on a little more on in FB group

User avatar

JTKermie
Posts: 171
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2021 5:21 pm
Location: Buffalo NY

Re: Suggestions for new tank

Post by JTKermie » Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:21 pm

^ This and I would highly recommend either of those two UTH mats, along with a temperature controller for them. I've tried heat mats that were more like a heating pad w/out the cloth cover on it. They'll definitely work, but weren't as effective as bean farm for me.

In terms of coco fiber, sometimes you can find sales/deals at the big pet places, or you can mail order it. Use play sand from home/hardware stores to mix with the sand.

I'd recommend putting lighting diffuser plastic egg-crate across the back and a side or two. It's perfect climbing media for them and perfect to attach things to w/ zip ties, etc.
Two 29gals. 3 PPs in each.
~200gal of fish tanks. Mostly planted community tanks.
Multiple kiddos, doggies and kitties.


Topic author
hermitcrablover66
Posts: 7
Joined: Tue May 04, 2021 2:29 pm
Location: North Carolina

Re: Suggestions for new tank

Post by hermitcrablover66 » Fri Dec 24, 2021 3:04 pm

JTKermie wrote:
Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:21 pm
^ This and I would highly recommend either of those two UTH mats, along with a temperature controller for them. I've tried heat mats that were more like a heating pad w/out the cloth cover on it. They'll definitely work, but weren't as effective as bean farm for me.

In terms of coco fiber, sometimes you can find sales/deals at the big pet places, or you can mail order it. Use play sand from home/hardware stores to mix with the sand.

I'd recommend putting lighting diffuser plastic egg-crate across the back and a side or two. It's perfect climbing media for them and perfect to attach things to w/ zip ties, etc.
Yes! I got a 48in uth from bean farm that will fit across the back and also a dimmer.

Post Reply