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Product Reviews

Hermit crab product reviews

Acurite Temperature and Humidity Monitor for Hermit Crabs

2019-09-01
In: Crabitat, General, Product Reviews
Tagged: hermit crab, humidity, tank, temperature

To successfully keep land hermit crabs as pets owners must provide a tropical environment that is both warm and humid. In order to maintain the proper heat and humidity gauges are required. The most popular product among hermit crab owners is the Acurite Temperature and Humidity Digital Monitor. This unit has proven to be reliable and a great value for the money. Most gauges don’t last long in the high humidity of a hermit crab tank but the Acurite out performs other more expensive gauges. Your Acurite Temperature and Humidity Monitor should be located inside of the tank but not touching the substrate or directlyRead More →

Zilla ceramic dishes

Kidney shaped ceramic dishes

2016-11-02
In: Product Reviews
Tagged: ceramic, dishes, hermit crab, kidney

Product Name: Kidney Shape Ceramic Dishes Product Manufacturer: Zilla Where it was purchased: Reseller: NEHerp When it was purchased: October 2016 Price: 2.49 small & 3.49 medium Do you feel this product is a good value for the price: Yes Would you recommend this time: Yes Why or Why Not: I like idea of a ceramic dish for the ease of cleaning it after each use. Also ceramic does not tend to scratch like plastic dishes which could harbor bacteria even with the best of cleaning. I also like the shape of the dishes. You can place them together like a compartment style tray. No matterRead More →

Spirals In Time Book

2016-09-10
In: General, Product Reviews
Tagged: book, seashells, spirals in time

Product Name: Spirals in Time Product Manufacturer: Bloomsbury Publisher Where it was purchased: Amazon When it was purchased: 7/29/2016 Price: $13.00 Do you feel this product is a good value for the price: Yes Would you recommend this time: Yes Why or Why Not: This book is so well written that you do not have to be an expert to understand some of the most fascinating things about seashells beyond sea creatures using them. Helen Scales writes so the average reader can understand and you want to read more and more after each chapter. She covers so many interesting topics of the seashell. I found it veryRead More →

Conceptual Creations Mister

Conceptual Creations Deluxe Mister

2016-06-23
In: Product Reviews
Tagged: hermit crab, mister

Product Name: Conceptual Creations Deluxe Mister Product Manufacturer: Conceptual Creations Where it was purchased: Reseller- NEHerp When it was purchased: 6/14/2016 Price: $7.49 Do you feel this product is a good value for the price: Yes Would you recommend this time: Yes Why or Why Not: First off it is a pump style mister, which I like. You have to pump it about 10 to 11 times. The solid brass nozzle can be adjusted to a fine mist or to a stream. Also I like that you can set this up as a mister too. I have not tried this part of it. But IRead More →

Hagen Exo Terra Water Dish

Exo Terra Water Dish

2016-06-23
In: Product Reviews
Tagged: dish, exo terra, hagen, hermit crab, water

Product Name: Exo Terra Water Dish Large Product Manufacturer: Hagen Exo Terra Where it was purchased: Pet Store When it was purchased: 4/1/2015 Price: $24-29 AUS Do you feel this product is a good value for the price: Yes Would you recommend this time: Yes Why or Why Not: It is a large water dish with little stairs for hermit crabs to get in and out of easily. Reviewer: Vanessa PRRead More →

EXO TERRA Thermometer/ Hygrometer Combo

Exo Terra Thermometer Hygrometer

2016-06-08
In: Product Reviews
Tagged: exo terra, hermit crab, hygrometer, product, review, thermometer

Product Name: Exo Terra Thermometer Hygrometer Product Manufacturer: Exo Terra Where it was purchased: Reseller website When it was purchased: May 11, 2016 Price: $19.99 Do you feel this product is a good value for the price: Yes Would you recommend this time: Yes Why or Why Not: I like this combo set for one that it sits outside of the tank with a wire probe. Also this is the first thermometer/hygrometer that was spot on when I calibrated it. Also the size is small approx. 1.5 inches wide and 1 inch tall. It comes with velcro so you can attach it to the tank.Read More →

ReptoFilter

Tetra Decorative Terrarium ReptoFilter

2016-05-27
In: Product Reviews
Tagged: cycled, filtered, hermit crab, pool, reptofilter, water, waterfall

Product Name: Tetra Decorative Sandstone Terrarium ReptoFilter Product Manufacturer: Tetra Where it was purchased: Amazon When it was purchased: 05/19/2016 Price: 25.99 Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 10 inches Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds Do you feel this product is a good value for the price: Yes Would you recommend this time: Yes Why or Why Not: I have two of these filters now, one in each style. This one is slightly larger than the other style. I am really pleased with this filter over all. It does what it is supposed to and is easy to maintain. The only downside is that it takesRead More →

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