Hermit crab thread #1

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by lucas_1957

Hi bro, i think it would be better to provide larger water dishes for your crabs. Because with such small water dishes the water will evaporate very quickly, and especially for salt water, the salinity will fluctuate a lot.

If you are worried that the crabs wont be able to climb out of the larger water dish, you can use the sand to make a gentle slope in the water dish.

yea i agree with larger dishes but currently cant find any suitable one.. but so far leaving the tank alone for 10-12 hours will still have some water left in it.. i make sure i fill the water every 10 - 12 hours to make sure there is enough water.

[lucas_1957]

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

yea i agree with larger dishes but currently cant find any suitable one.. but so far leaving the tank alone for 10-12 hours will still have some water left in it.. i make sure i fill the water every 10 - 12 hours to make sure there is enough water.

Actually you can use the plastic plate that is normally placed under plant pots. I find that the quality of the plastic is quite good, and the size and depth is quite suitable too.

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by lucas_1957

Actually you can use the plastic plate that is normally placed under plant pots. I find that the quality of the plastic is quite good, and the size and depth is quite suitable too.

I finding those natural looking one leh thats why hard to find. you still keeping any? do share if you are!

[lucas_1957]

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

I finding those natural looking one leh thats why hard to find. you still keeping any? do share if you are!

Unfortunately i sold away all of mine, no longer keeping any.
I think if you want natural ones, can try the exo terra water dish. I think petmart stocks exo terra products, can ask them.

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by lucas_1957

Unfortunately i sold away all of mine, no longer keeping any.
I think if you want natural ones, can try the exo terra water dish. I think petmart stocks exo terra products, can ask them.

oh, thats a pity.. thanks for the info!.

anyone still keeps them?

[lucas_1957]

Hi bro, today i went East Ocean Sg at Havelock Rd, they do sell natural looking water dishes, ranging from $5 to $10 depending on size and design. You can go take a look

[EvolutionZ]

Originally Posted by lucas_1957

Hi bro, today i went East Ocean Sg at Havelock Rd, they do sell natural looking water dishes, ranging from $5 to $10 depending on size and design. You can go take a look

Thanks bro, will drop by if i got the time.

[EvolutionZ]

Some video updates. noticed they are very shy, once they saw me getting near, all went into hiding but they are very cute to watch!
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one of the smallest hermit going into the salt water pool for a dip!


hitch hiking on the largest hermit at the top of the coconut tree!


I found this old picture of my crabitat i kept roughly 5 - 6 years ago. intend to get a M size five plan tank and do a similar 2nd level like this.

[EvolutionZ]

YouTube Video

[bettafantastic]

Looks active from the video.
Last time if i remember correctly, one of fish shop(forgot the name) selling bigger hermit crabs but all motionless...maybe small thats why so active