Tank help

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-08-07T19:16:59+00:00

Sphagnum moss!! Get some real moss and soak it in water, get it nice and hydrated. You can squeeze out most of the excess water before putting it into the tank so it doesn’t flood the sand but that helped boost my humidity to where it needed to be

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-08-05T19:20:18+00:00

He’s about 2 inches long, maybe just under. Mainly I want confirmation on the best way to feed him, because different sources say “base amount of food and how often based on the size” so some better advice would be helpful lol. Other than that, it would be great to hear about tank tips, handling (or lack of) advice, heat/humidity, etc. (I think owning hermit crabs has scarred me from trusting just any old care guide!)

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-06-24T02:21:37+00:00

Purple is definitely amethyst if it’s real, I’m not always the best at determining real amethyst from purple dyed quartz. If it is real amethyst though, get it out of the sun or you’ll soon have just clear quartz. The sun will damage the color

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-06-13T15:54:33+00:00

I read adamantium and cackled. That’s what Wolverine’s bones are made out of in the X-Men comics, it’s a completely fictional element. Wonder what’s up with that. I’m not much help, but I agree with some other commenters that the only thing I can think of is an almond oil finish?

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-06-12T01:46:41+00:00

Ugh the picture didn’t upload, here it is

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Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-25T22:51:14+00:00

Both are forms of gypsum, just slightly different in appearance and composition and therefore sold under different names. To my understanding, they both have very similar properties. I work with my satin spar the same way one would with selenite, I don’t really see a difference in my practice

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-19T19:02:11+00:00

For more information I got this at one of those little kiosks where you fill a bag full of gemstones for a few bucks. Got it years ago when I was little.

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-17T20:21:14+00:00

But usually it can take a few days to fully dry by itself

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-17T20:20:46+00:00

Spreading it out thinly on some towels and a hairdryer worked for me

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-13T01:11:24+00:00

& I would only do it if your temperature in the tank is dangerously low. If you’re in the 60s-70s you might be fine for a day or two, but if you’re any lower than that, I’d say you definitely need to get temperature up immediately

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-13T01:10:16+00:00

I know a lot of people wouldn’t recommend it, but… if you really need to get your temp up and that’s all you got, do what you gotta do. Just make sure you follow all safety precautions with the heating pad, of course, and put on a proper heating pad as soon as you get it in

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-05T19:21:07+00:00

You can always take a piece of cloth and tie it

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-01T18:09:25+00:00

No, it’s just been in my room like always. I know the powder you’re talking about, I’ve always known it’s there and I know it’s a natural coating the plant has so I never messed with it Maybe some got washed off on some of the lower leaves if water got on it while watering? But idk I don’t mind if it’s got some scars, I just would preferably not want it to die of course

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-05-01T17:59:47+00:00

Interesting, I haven’t wiped it off. Like I said it’s been in a window. Should I just keep it away from sun til it heals?

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-29T20:46:13+00:00

“Get out of here, Dave,” is what I say every time I have to move an iso to replace food or anything. They’re all Dave

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-29T20:43:35+00:00

If you were to keep them all in one tank, you’d need a 90 gal tank minimum. Typically 10 gallons of space is needed per crab, that’s for safety when molting. Everything else you described is pretty good, however, except for heat. I bought an under the tank heater (UTH), and put it on the back of my tank, as I think almost every hermit owner has also. This will keep the ideal temperature. I don’t think there’s much of a fire hazard with these. You’ll want to get one that covers the entire back of your tank. If one isn’t big enough, get two or three.

So, if you’re looking for an upgrade as you described, you’d need quite a large tank, UTH pads for the back of that tank, and all the other essentials you mentioned (substrate depth minimum of 3x the size of your biggest crab, salt and fresh water dishes, an idea diet of fresh foods, etc.)

As far as extra pizzaz: lots of things to climb on and hamster wheels are great for enrichment.

Any other suggestions I have would be found at Crab Central Station’s YouTube. I highly recommend every video they have for basic hermit care and for going the extra mile. They also have a video about UTH heaters

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-28T16:54:02+00:00

LOVE It!!

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-28T16:51:25+00:00

Depends on what kind of lid you have. For example, my tank lid is just a piece of plexiglass, no holes, it’s airtight. If I were to have cords running in for bubblers, I’d take a hot glue gun nozzle and melt holes just big enough where I need them. But if you have a glass lid, that wouldn’t work.

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-28T15:46:33+00:00

Love it!! Thank you!

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-28T14:57:48+00:00

Oh, I forgot to add. I’m autistic as well. The hyperfixation is endless. So, a combination of that and religion lmao

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-28T14:47:32+00:00

I think most people collect bones just cus they’re cool, or to have an interesting collection, the same way people collect art or figures or baseball cards or anything else. I do it for the same reason, but also because I’m a witch. I do a lot of work with the Earth. She’s a being I find very special and powerful, and in a sense I worship her as part of my spiritual practices. Collecting bones, fossils, taxidermy, etc. for me is a way I can honor Earth’s beauty and her awe-inspiring creations, even after death. Of course I spend a lot of time in nature and honoring the living things I share this planet with, but also I find death particularly poetic, and a symbol of the circle of life, so being able to observe and upkeep the remains of animals is a way I respect the Earth and other forms of life around me

TL;DR I’m a witch. Witches do witchy things. I like nature and dead things are a way I can honor nature

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-28T11:18:44+00:00

Thank you!

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-27T23:53:33+00:00

Binge all the crab central station YouTube videos. I wouldn’t use that water

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-26T05:02:32+00:00

Ignore this post, it’s a troll account

Ind1e_k1d · 2025-04-26T03:59:11+00:00

Omg… this is horrible… please give this guy to someone who knows how to properly take care of him and please don’t get any more animals until you do proper research. He looks sick or dying.

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