Newbie
- Wai
- Administrator
- Posts: 2910
- Joined: 01 Nov 2004, 14:12
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 6
- Total gallons: 45
- Total tanks: 1
- Location: Victoria, Australia
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Re: Newbie
Hermit crabs need to have plenty of room to spread themselves apart when they bury themselves to moult safely. Crowding hermit crabs is just asking for cannibalism.
- stEveY13
- Zygote
- Posts: 13
- Joined: 30 Jun 2009, 12:35
- Hermit crabs: 6
- Total gallons: 12
- Total tanks: 1
Re: Newbie
I used to use and, as long as its not calium sand. Now i use 100percent coconut fiber, becuase i think its better. But if you want to use the sand (as long as its not calci-sand) its your call! 

stEveY13
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- Zygote
- Posts: 27
- Joined: 14 Jun 2009, 23:09
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 5
- Total gallons: 20
- Total tanks: 1
- Location: Warwick, QLD
Re: Newbie
I know taking em out is a bit risky, but I always keep an eye on them and the temp of the tank. It is still winter so it doesn't heat up too much. When it gets warmer I won't be taking them out for that reason. They enjoy being in the light because my room is quite cold and dark. They do have a heat mat under 1/3 of the tank. It heats the tat to the minimum allowed temp for crabs. Mabe thats why they r still buried. I am moving house soon so it should be alot more light for them
- Wai
- Administrator
- Posts: 2910
- Joined: 01 Nov 2004, 14:12
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 6
- Total gallons: 45
- Total tanks: 1
- Location: Victoria, Australia
- Contact:
Re: Newbie
You should also keep an eye on the humidity levels. The sun can sharply decrease humidity levels.