Housing Hermit Crabs
April 7th 2011 15:53
When most people purchase their new hermit crabs at the beach, they think that the small, plastic container will suffice for the lifespan of the new pet. They, also, are under the impression that the dry sand will be ideal for the pet.
Well, these things are not entirely correct.
When housing hermit crabs, they actually like to be in company of other hermit crabs. It's best to house at least 3-5 crabs together in a minimum of a 10 gallon tank. As the crabs grow, you may find that you may need to upgrade to a larger enclosure with more floor space.
Temperature: 70-86F
Humidity: at least 70%
Substrate: Coconut fiber or a forest bedding is ideal. Moisten the substrate and place it in the habitat. You can moisten the substrate with sea salt water if you'd like. The benefit of using a dirt bedding over sand is that it helps provide humidity, and it's natural for them.
Decorations: You'll want to make sure to add plenty of things for your hermit crabs to climb on. Consider cork bark slabs, choya wood, and other obstacles to climb on.
Food/Water Bowls: You'll want to provide shallow bowls or shells to place food and water.
Shells: Make sure that you provide plenty of extra shells of varying shapes and sizes. Hermit crabs like to change their outer shell often, so you want to make sure you have plenty to choose from.
Well, these things are not entirely correct.
When housing hermit crabs, they actually like to be in company of other hermit crabs. It's best to house at least 3-5 crabs together in a minimum of a 10 gallon tank. As the crabs grow, you may find that you may need to upgrade to a larger enclosure with more floor space.
Temperature: 70-86F
Substrate: Coconut fiber or a forest bedding is ideal. Moisten the substrate and place it in the habitat. You can moisten the substrate with sea salt water if you'd like. The benefit of using a dirt bedding over sand is that it helps provide humidity, and it's natural for them.
Decorations: You'll want to make sure to add plenty of things for your hermit crabs to climb on. Consider cork bark slabs, choya wood, and other obstacles to climb on.
Food/Water Bowls: You'll want to provide shallow bowls or shells to place food and water.
Shells: Make sure that you provide plenty of extra shells of varying shapes and sizes. Hermit crabs like to change their outer shell often, so you want to make sure you have plenty to choose from.
Perfect setup with a dry and humid side, allowing the hermit crab to have options.
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