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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
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Sep 21, 20237 min read
50 Hermit Crab FAQ's
Determining Appropriate Duration in the Pool There is no specific time limit for how long your crab can stay in the pool. As long as there is a safe means for them to enter and exit, they will leave when they are ready. If there is no way out and you find a hermit crab in the pool, remove it and provide a climbing object to facilitate their exit. If you discover a shell-less crab in the pool, remove it immediately and adhere to the protocol for handling naked crabs. Has My He
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Sep 19, 202311 min read
Hermit Crab Glossary - Understanding The Lingo
If you are a member of online Hermit Crab forums, Facebook groups or read crab care blogs online, you may come across some words related to the hermie world that you may not understand the exact meaning of. Perhaps an experienced owner is talking about something using the hermie lingo, maybe you are too shy or embarrassed to ask what they mean. That's cool, we got you! Below we go over some of the most commonly used terms and shortened abbreviations for commonly used words in
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Sep 11, 20239 min read
Tank Heat - Tips, Tricks & Why It Is So Important!
In their natural habitat, Hermit Crabs reside in warm climates within Australia, with temperatures ranging from the high 20s to low 30s Celsius. To ensure their well-being and vitality in captivity, it is essential to provide them with an environment that meets their thermal requirements. These crabs rely on an appropriate environment to regulate their body temperature effectively. A temperature range of 27-32°C is ideal for Australian Hermit Crabs in captivity. This range m
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Sep 7, 20236 min read
Setting Up Pools - A Complete Guide
Pools in a Hermit Crab Tank are extremely important, just as important as having the correct substrate. Not setting up your pools correctly can have dire consequences on your crab's health and tank conditions. When setup right, it will aid in your humidity levels and your Hermit Crabs overall health. As daunting as it may sound, they are very easy to setup, and you can even set up oxygenated pools with bubblers or filters. So why are pools so important? Hermit Crabs need both
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Jul 30, 20235 min read