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Thermometers & Hygrometers
It is essential to have a dependable thermometer and hygrometer in your tank. These instruments are crucial for monitoring the temperature and humidity levels, ensuring they remain within the appropriate parameters. Thermometers A wide variety of thermometers are available on the market, ranging from analog to digital models. Options include compact designs that are positioned outside the tank with a cord extending inside, as well as more sophisticated choices like Bluetooth
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Jul 14, 20253 min read
A Complete Beginners Guide To Owning Australian Hermit Crabs
Welcome to what I refer to as the "Crab Cult." Why this name? Because you will soon become captivated! Over the past 20 years, hermit crab ownership has evolved significantly, and we have gained extensive knowledge about the proper care of these creatures. Unfortunately, the hermit crab industry has not made similar strides in educating about proper husbandry. However, rest assured, our community has made significant progress in this area! In the following guide, we provide a
thehappyhermie
Jan 21, 202412 min read
What To AVOID When Buying Hermit Crab Supplies
For new owners, determining which items are safe when purchasing hermit crab supplies can be challenging. However, this blog provides comprehensive guidance to assist you. We will review commonly available items in pet stores and online that should be avoided at all costs. This not only helps you save money but could also potentially save the lives of your crabs. It is concerning to consider that items labeled as "for hermit crabs" might actually be unsafe. We expect the prod
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Dec 23, 20235 min read
Water Conditioner & Marine Salt
Water conditioner and marine salt are essential components of any hermit crab habitat. In their natural environment, hermit crabs are exposed to ocean water with its inherent salinity and distilled rainwater, both of which are free from ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals. However, when we introduce them into our home environment, we utilize tap water that contains various chemicals and heavy metals, which are hazardous to hermit crabs. Therefo
thehappyhermie
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Tank Toppers - A How To Guide
Adding a topper to your tank can not only give you more room to add deep substrate, but also more height for climbing objects and activities. In the wild, Hermit Crabs will naturally spend hours climbing trees and other high up objects. They are excellent climbers and thoroughly enjoy climbing as a pass time. They will also climb up high to sleep, this is a normal behaviour as they attempt to keep themselves away from predators on the ground. What is a topper? A tank topper i
thehappyhermie
Oct 25, 20236 min read
Shopping at Pet Stores - A Helpful Guide
When you go to the local pet store for supplies, you probably go straight to the Hermit Crab section. Stop. And slowly back away. Almost everything in the Hermit Crab section is not appropriate. Below, we will guide you on where to find useful items that are NOT located in the Hermit Crab section of your local pet store. That's right, stretch those legs and continue down to the fish aisle, reptile aisle and even small animal and bird aisle! Because you're about to hit the jac
thehappyhermie
Oct 18, 20233 min read
Substrate - It's Importance & How To Make It
In the wild, Hermit Crabs burrow deep down into the sand dunes to safely moult. Now that they have been brought into captivity, we must provide them with a similar environment and substrate so that they can continue to safely moult and survive. What is Substrate? When people refer to substrate (sub) in the Hermit Crab world, we are referring to the sand mixture at the bottom of the tank. Substrate is a vitally important aspect of a Hermit crab tank and can often mean life or
thehappyhermie
Sep 21, 20237 min read