Adding substrate to buried hermit crabs?

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Adding substrate to buried hermit crabs?

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I recently picked up 3 more hermit crabs after having my original 2 for a couple months. Originally the substrate was at about 3 inches, which was the perfect size for my 2 little hermit crabs. After getting my 3 new Hermie’s I decided that I wanted to add a couple more inches of digging space for everyone. The only issue was that 3 out of my 5 hermies were buried. I did some online research but most of the web forums said to add a couple inches every 24 hours, or that it would be fine for the hermie’s under the substrate. I’ve already added about 2 inches of light cocounut fiber to the top of the substrate and was wondering if my hermies would be okay?? I mean I added everything back to the tank so that it’s exactly the same, and all they would have to do is dig up. Just want to be reassured that I didn’t suffocate them!
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Adding substrate to buried hermit crabs

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I got my first 2 hermit crabs a few months ago and filled my 10 gallon tank with about 2-3 inches of coco fiber. Then recently I picked up my 3 new hermit crabs and decided they needed more digging room. The only issue was that 3 of my crabs have been buried for a while and I wasn’t sure if I should add the substrate on top. I searched a bit online that said it would be fine, but I just want some reassurance. I added about 2 more inches of light coco fiber on top and placed everything in the tank the exact same way it was originally. Do you guys think that they should be fine?
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Re: Adding substrate to buried hermit crabs?

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As long as the substrate you're adding is loose, they will be fine.
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