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16 Feb 2021: Gosh, it was back in early 2017 when I made a major update! I have successfully migrated this website to a new web host. The Forums have been upgraded to phpBB 3.3.3 for better security and features.

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Our very basic care sheet is available for download in Australian and American English. Please refer to our Crab Care section for more thorough explanations.

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Nutrition

Water
1.  Why do hermit crabs need both fresh and salt water?
2.  Why is tap water unsafe for my hermit crabs?
3.  May I use rain or well water?
4.  How concentrated should the salt water pond be?
5.  How often should I change the water?
6.  Should I put sea sponges in the water?
7.  How do I set up filtered ponds?
8.  Do I need to bathe my hermit crabs?
Food
1.  Are hermit crabs herbivores, omnivores or carnivores?
2.  Do commercial food products from pet stores offer a balanced diet?
3.  Can I feed the same thing to my hermit crabs each day?
4.  How often should I change the food?
5.  Will hermit crabs eat too much and die?
6.  Should I feed them bread, chips, chocolate and other 'man-made' foods?
7.  Are flowers from florists safe?
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