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Ask Milo – I need some DIY hermit crab toys ideas

2015-09-07
In: Ask Milo
Tagged: alternatives, budget, cheap, climbing, crabitat, DIY, hermit crab care, low cost, toys

Anna asks: I have been having some trouble finding a good way to make some fun toys that my hermit crabs would love. My Crabitait is plain With nothing for the hermit crabs to really do. I have some branches that they don’t like and a lego 2nd floor which they dont go on unless i put them on there(though they LOVE to hangout under it). Plus the toys at the pet store are to expinzie for my buget. I want them to love there cage. Do have any ideas for homemade toys that would make my hermit crabs have a better time in myRead More →

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Creating second levels in your crabitat

2015-02-16
In: Crabitat
Tagged: crabitat, hermit crab, hermit crab care, second level, tank

Hermit crabs are tree climbers by nature so maximizing all the vertical space in your tank will provide them with a more enriching and stimulating environment. Making use of all four walls of the tank will give your hermit crabs more room to roam and explore. Also if you use overhead lights you can provide your hermit crabs a way to get closer to the lights and warm themselves as needed. You can get very creative in making second levels with a variety of materials. Just be sure the materials are safe before placing them in your tank. Avoid metal that can rust, paint thatRead More →

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How do I clean my hermit crab tank (crabitat)?

2014-02-22
In: Crabitat
Tagged: clean, crabitat, hermit crab, hermit crab care, tank

Originally posted on AllThingsCrabby.com this is an updated version A total tank tear down for cleaning is no longer considered necessary. If set up properly from the beginning your tank will become bioactive over time and can be kept up with minimal effort. The information below can be applied when purchasing used items that you wish to clean before set up or if you have an emergency (flood, bacteria, insect invasion) situation and need to do a tear down to deal with it. You will need to set up a temporary house for your crabs in advance of cleaning your tank to establish proper temperatureRead More →

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Coenobita compressus enjoying fish, peanut butter and veggies - Photo by Amber Miner

Hermit Crab Care 101

2014-02-18
In: Caresheets, FAQ
Tagged: are hermit crabs nocturnal, beginner, bernard-l'ermite, cangrejo ermitaño, crabitat, cua ẩn sĩ, dead hermit crab, Einsiedlerkrebs, essentials, food, guide, hermit crab care, hermit crab food, hermit crab lifespan, hermit crab molting, hermit crab out of shell, hermit crab pet, hermit crab supplies, hermit crab tank, hermit crab without shell, hermit crabs, hermit crabs as pets, hermit crabs changing shells, hermit crabs for sale, hermit crabs near me, how big do hermit crabs get, how do hermit crabs mate, how long do hermit crabs live, how to care for hermit crabs, how to take care of hermit crabs, kelomang, kepiting pertapa, molting, purple pincher hermit crabs, Pūs̄ec̄hwn, shells, solage, strawberry hermit crabs, temperature, water, what do hermit crabs eat, where do hermit crabs live, yadokari, ปูเสฉวน, ヤドカリ, 寄居蟹, 소라게

Hermit Crab Care 101 – a guide for properly caring for your pet so that it thrives in captivity.Read More →

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Guide to bugs you might find in your crabitat

2013-02-21
In: General
Tagged: booklice, bugs, crabitat, grain mites, harmful, hermit crab, infestation, larvae, mites, parasites, phorid flies, safe, springtails

originally written by Jedediah and updated by Stacy Griffith Need to identify a bug? Place it in a cup of water so you can take a clear photo of it or use a magnifying glass to inspect it. Insects Insects have six legs and three body parts that are usually clearly visible, the head, the thorax (the breast) and the abdomen. Most of them have wings, although those might not be clearly visible, some insects can hide them in a sort of pouch on their back (like earwigs) and some insects have no wings at all. The vast majority of insects that you might findRead More →

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Air Temperature versus Substrate Temperature

2013-02-21
In: Archives
Tagged: air, crabitat, hermit crab, substrate, temperature

UPDATE: Please note that all heat pad, strips should be placed on the back wall of the tank and not under it as used to be the norm. written by Marie Davis It can be confusing as to what the temperature of ones Crabitat actually is sometimes. One buys a thermometer to place on the inside of their Crabitat to monitor the air temperature. The hermit crabs original home is in the tropics, so air temperature of ones Crabitat is important so not to cause them any undo stress. The thermometer is placed at substrate level, along with the humidity gauge, to monitor the temperatureRead More →

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A guide for setting up a large crabitat on a budget

2012-10-16
In: General
Tagged: budget, cost, crabitat, hermit crab, large, saving, tank

Setting up a proper crabitat can be expensive even with a 10 gallon tank and the bigger the tank the bigger the price tag for stocking it. With some planning and creativity you can upgrade to a large crabitat without going broke. This article is about ways to save money when setting up as well as some common mistakes to avoid. The first thing I can’t stress to people enough is that there are places you can shop that are far cheaper than a pet store!! A new 150 gallon tank will cost you hundreds of dollars. I bought my 150 gallon tank out ofRead More →

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FAQ How can I keep my tank warm during a power outage?

2012-10-16
In: FAQ
Tagged: crabitat, evacuate, heating, hermit crab, insulation, outage, power, temperature, warmth

When the power goes out the biggest concern is keeping the crabitat warm. Allowing the temperature to fall below 72F is dangerous. We don’t have any data indicating at what temperature a crab will die or how long it can be exposed to this temperature before dying. Hermit crabs are tropical animals so they are not meant to endure cold temperatures for extended periods of time. This article will suggest some ways to insulate a crabitat or deal with a power outage/lack of heat. Some of these ideas will also work in a pinch if your tank heater fails and you can’t get a replacementRead More →

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FAQ How can I cool down my tank?

2012-10-16
In: FAQ
Tagged: control, cool, crabitat, hermit crab, overheating, temperature

Morganthe asked: My sisters and I received crabs over the summer. They were seperated for a while because of budget constraints (we had three small plastic fish tanks, but nothing big enough for multiple crabs) but have since been moved into one large tank back in my bedroom, a glass ten gallon with a glass fishtank lid. Their living conditions are better now than they were, but theres still one concern. My parents HATE the things, and when my apartment goes through I’ll be taking them with me, but for now they are trapped in the south-east corner room of the house. I live inRead More →

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FAQ What is the difference between a thermostat and a rheostat?

2012-10-16
In: FAQ
Tagged: crabitat, hermit crab, rheostat, thermostat

Written by Stacy Griffith A thermostat tests the temperature then turns the heat pad or light on and off to keep the temperature in a certain range, like the one in your home that controls your heat or air conditioning. Some thermostats come with a probe you can insert into your substrate. A rheostat or dimmer is a dial that allows the user to adjust the level of heat/light based on their preference but is not automated in anyway. It works like the volume knob in your car. Rheostats can be used with a thermostat but it’s not necessary.Read More →

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