I think I'll either have a mental break down or go insane from all of this hermit crab things around my mind but- meh. I need a list of everything I absolutely need and can't cut corners on, like ten gallon tank at the minimum, of what my (future) hermits will need. Any suggestions?
-Hermes signing out!
List of items needed?
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aussieJJDude
- Zoea V
- Posts: 432
- Joined: 02 Mar 2012, 19:30
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 8
- Total gallons: 65
- Total tanks: 2
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Contact:
Re: List of items needed?
- hygrometer/thermometer
- something to dig into
- climbing places
- hiding places
- dishes - food/fresh water/salt water
- shells (3-5 per crab... more the better)
- heat (UTH, lamp ect...)
- light (if you want to see them)
- moonlight lamp (so you can see them at night)
- fake/real plants (make them feel more at home)
- something to dig into
- climbing places
- hiding places
- dishes - food/fresh water/salt water
- shells (3-5 per crab... more the better)
- heat (UTH, lamp ect...)
- light (if you want to see them)
- moonlight lamp (so you can see them at night)
- fake/real plants (make them feel more at home)
246L/65G - 'Tidal Jungle' (Crabs) | 246L/65g - 'Backwater Pool' (Fish/Snails) | 96L/25G - ''Twisted Minds" (Fish/Snails/Shrimp) | 300L/90G Fancy Pond (Goldfish)
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
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Hermes' Hermies
- Zygote
- Posts: 49
- Joined: 04 Jan 2013, 03:48
- Gender: Male
Re: List of items needed?
Thanks! How much did you spend on JUST your tank itself? ( If you don't mind 
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aussieJJDude
- Zoea V
- Posts: 432
- Joined: 02 Mar 2012, 19:30
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 8
- Total gallons: 65
- Total tanks: 2
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Contact:
Re: List of items needed?
Nothing it was for free - two of my tank to be exact.... well I am upgrading both of my clans to a 4 foot tank... that cost $80.81 - came with stand, lids... great deals on ebay! and when I finally get that one set up, bye bye other tanks
most people spend $150 - $200 for all there equipment at the starter tank. I paid (with my own money) just under $100 dollars, wood was from the beach, same with shells.... Plastic plants where free or very cheap - well I only had to spend $10 on plants - as I am also a fish keeper, so i had "some" left over. If you look around, many things are cheap.
it was for free - two of my tank to be exact.... well I am upgrading both of my clans to a 4 foot tank... that cost $80.81 - came with stand, lids... great deals on ebay! and when I finally get that one set up, bye bye other tanks most people spend $150 - $200 for all there equipment at the starter tank. I paid (with my own money) just under $100 dollars, wood was from the beach, same with shells.... Plastic plants where free or very cheap - well I only had to spend $10 on plants - as I am also a fish keeper, so i had "some" left over
. If you look around, many things are cheap.246L/65G - 'Tidal Jungle' (Crabs) | 246L/65g - 'Backwater Pool' (Fish/Snails) | 96L/25G - ''Twisted Minds" (Fish/Snails/Shrimp) | 300L/90G Fancy Pond (Goldfish)
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
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Hermes' Hermies
- Zygote
- Posts: 49
- Joined: 04 Jan 2013, 03:48
- Gender: Male
Re: List of items needed?
Yeah, I do my best to look around and find good deals on stuff... You know how you recommended that I shouldn't get that 30 litre starter kit? Well, I'd SAVE nearly $75.01 without that kit I am SUPER PLEASED!!!!!!! but, when are you upgrading, out of curiosity?
I am SUPER PLEASED!!!!!!! but, when are you upgrading, out of curiosity?-
aussieJJDude
- Zoea V
- Posts: 432
- Joined: 02 Mar 2012, 19:30
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 8
- Total gallons: 65
- Total tanks: 2
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Contact:
Re: List of items needed?
Well now... basically....
I just need to do some DIY's, plexi glass is coming this week, back ground should take a week. 2 weeks maybe 3. if you want a tank, look around on ebay, I will be selling it there. I am selling a 46G tall tank an a 20G tank with a cracked bottom. still hold sub though.
I just need to do some DIY's, plexi glass is coming this week, back ground should take a week. 2 weeks maybe 3. if you want a tank, look around on ebay, I will be selling it there. I am selling a 46G tall tank an a 20G tank with a cracked bottom. still hold sub though.
246L/65G - 'Tidal Jungle' (Crabs) | 246L/65g - 'Backwater Pool' (Fish/Snails) | 96L/25G - ''Twisted Minds" (Fish/Snails/Shrimp) | 300L/90G Fancy Pond (Goldfish)
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
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Hermes' Hermies
- Zygote
- Posts: 49
- Joined: 04 Jan 2013, 03:48
- Gender: Male
Re: List of items needed?
What is it called, or what do I search?
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aussieJJDude
- Zoea V
- Posts: 432
- Joined: 02 Mar 2012, 19:30
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 8
- Total gallons: 65
- Total tanks: 2
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Contact:
Re: List of items needed?
I haven't sold it yet. will soon. I will give you a PM when I do sell them
246L/65G - 'Tidal Jungle' (Crabs) | 246L/65g - 'Backwater Pool' (Fish/Snails) | 96L/25G - ''Twisted Minds" (Fish/Snails/Shrimp) | 300L/90G Fancy Pond (Goldfish)
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
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Hermes' Hermies
- Zygote
- Posts: 49
- Joined: 04 Jan 2013, 03:48
- Gender: Male
Re: List of items needed?
Thanks! Much appreciated!
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ladybug15057
- Coenobita
- Posts: 3098
- Joined: 03 Mar 2008, 04:12
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 82
- Total gallons: 305
- Total tanks: 7
- Location: Southwestern Pa., U.S.
Re: List of items needed?
The Crab Care section is full of wonderful information and should help you with making your list:
http://www.hermitcrabparadise.com/crabcare/
http://www.hermitcrabparadise.com/crabcare/
Marie (aka ladybug15057)
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