I am new with questions. I have 5 crabs in a 20 gallon tank. One strawberry, 1 medium thats tan, one small that's dark red, 1 medium that's a pretty blue,...
They will spill water out especially when they are getting ready to molt. They store the water in their shells especially during pre molt. For now I wouldn't...
I want to get some shells for my guys but how do u determine how big of an opening u get? Also do i need to boil them when I get them and let them cool off...
Well, one of my smaller crabs, Ben was MIA for 2 days!! I went absolutely CRAZY looking for him ~ I figured out quite quickly he was not in the crabitat, so...
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It wouldn't hurt to dab the inside condensation off with a paper towel. How high does your humidity gauge register meaning how high does your humidity level...
In a message dated 02/05/2007 1:27:10 A.M. Atlantic Daylight Time, wantrim3@... writes: So glad you found him! How did he get out of your tank and how...
I want to know how he got out too.. how long was he out of the crabitat until you found him. I have 1 missing in action too, except I have his shell. just no...
I also have one missing in action. I looked all over the livingroom and can't figure out how he got out. It is an E. I dug in the tank and can't find him or...
In a message dated 02/05/2007 1:08:42 P.M. Atlantic Daylight Time, wendisb@... writes: I did open the lid/cracked it open further I should say, awhile...
... it open further I should say, awhile when ... But one does need to leave the lid open at least a slit at all times for fresh air to circulate. Otherwise...
If you use a screened lid be sure no crabs are hanging on to the inside of it when you take the lid off to feed, etc. If one is holding on to a corner of the...
I do have a slit for fresh air, I just made it bigger. Sorry, I should of made that clear!!! Wendi ... But one does need to leave the lid open at least a slit...
There has been some talk on the list about different types of lids and I thought I would share what we have. My husband constructed a lid for our 30 gallon...
It sounds like you have something that works well for you and that your hubby did a good job indeed! For me I like a screened lid under the plexiglass because...
Never underestimate the strength of a hermie. I have watched in pure amasment as they have lifted the lid off my tank. I have one strawberry (Madonna) who...
Talking about escapees: A few years ago I put a small terracotta flowerpot of dandelions (which they LOVE) into my tank. Then I noticed one hermie was...
I am new to the group, and very excited to be among veteren harmie owners, since this is a first for me, and I want desperatly to be a good crab owner. First...
... (M)....Welcome to the group and the world of hermies! :D ... does not tell you all the extra things that your crabs need to survive. (M)...This is true,...
Hi Carl, Welcome! I'm new to hermies, too, so I'm by no means an expert. One thing I would recommend purchasing is a temperature controller/rheostat to...
Hi everyone! I am trying to find a supplier of shells at a reasonable price that will ship to Canada and having no luck at all :( any ideas? I am in need...
Hi Mo, You might want to try http://stores.ebay.com/The-Hermit-Crab-Shack. I've purchased from this seller. Has nice stuff, but inquire specifically re. ...
thanks so much Erin! I appreciate it! Mo For a gallery of my past work: _http://www.picturetrail.com/weelullabies2_ (http://www.picturetrail.com/weelullabies2)...