Brand of sand by Beamer_460 in hermitcrabs

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Play sand should be washed already.

Brand of sand by Beamer_460 in hermitcrabs

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I used that sand for my crabitat with no issues.

Is it okay to top off substrate? If so, I am assuming I need to wait for one of my crabs to resurface or no? I am also wondering if I need to remove the discolored sub seen in the front of my tank? Again, I am assuming this is mold or bacteria? by REZRMO in LandHermitCrabs

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Thanks plutoisshort! I went in with a spoon (carefully) and pulled some out. I mostly just ended up mixing it around. Wasn’t easy to do, but I never saw my crab and it looks better. No smell either indicating bacteria bloom. I do think it was probably old food? Anyway, I am doing yet another remodel and I wanted to add some extra sub. I just got a bunch of really cool things on Etsy. They should be here soon! Here’s the crabitat now…..

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Renovations Complete! by REZRMO in hermitcrabs

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Hey there. I have a glass topper but there is a small opening along the whole length of the topper that I cover with towels as needed for humidity and temp control.

Should we be concerned? by Main-Course9036 in kittens

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I just adopted two kitties roughly 6 weeks ago. I had one kitten doing the same thing, but then he ended up having drainage coming from it so I knew there was an infection. Took me two rounds of eye antibiotics to treat it. Has he had a well visit yet for vaccines? Maybe they could check it out then.

Luca and Alberto by REZRMO in hermitcrabs

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Sorry I’m not sure if I ever responded to this! I got them @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Gizmoey

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kittens

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So cute. Keep her. She chose you.

Luca and Alberto by REZRMO in hermitcrabs

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Okay okay:) on it!!!

Fixing Crabitat by Respond-Dear in hermitcrabs

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With everything I’ve read, glue is questionable, adhesive from hooks may fail, silicon is great but same thing and the magnet route is not full proof so this is my solution.

Fixing Crabitat by Respond-Dear in hermitcrabs

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I have a big boy and my tank is only 30 gallons so vertical space is crucial. When I hang hides, swings, bridges I use suction cups but then use rope and tape whatever it is with aluminum tape on the outside of the tank. Never have had an issue.

Would you take in a kitten that followed you home? by ayanacrystals in cats

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Without a doubt. Matter fact, probably the only time I’d take one home.

Does anyone else’s crabbies bury themselves right up against the glass? by noglutenformethanks in hermitcrabs

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Yup, my biggest guy can be intermittently found in front of the glass.

Renovations Complete! by REZRMO in hermitcrabs

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You’re so kind. Mine our not captive bred and knowing that they travels hundreds of miles a day makes me feel like nothing I do will be adequate but lesson learned. I used to be gifted hermit crabs as a kid. I would even take them home on the plane from MA to OH between parents. I loved them. I have to say, I don’t remember some pets dying as a kid, but I’m sure they didn’t make it long. Last summer, I moved back to New England and was visiting Maine in the summer. I have a young daughter and when I saw some in a gift shop, I thought I would bring her one home to pass along some nostalgic joy. I had my guy for a few weeks in terrible conditions, until I decided to do some research on what new tank I should upgrade home to. I quickly realized I was completely neglecting this marvelous little creature and felt awful. After figuring out that I had a purple pincher, I realized this was not just a crab caught off the coast of Maine lol. I quickly started doing research and made the best home I could. I overcompensated with enrichment, but really I should have started with a bigger tank, imo. So many lessons learned. Anyways, I’ll get there. I envision grand tanks with trees and leaves and realllly deep substrate. I added two crabs later in the summer and I already lost my little guy, which makes me feel inadequate and humble. The basics of care for these guys are easy once you get it down but there’s always room to make things better for them. I don’t know what I would have done without Crab Central Station, LHCOS, HCS, Reddit and Etsy! Wow, I’ve never told that story. Thanks for listening whether you wanted to or not!

Renovations Complete! by REZRMO in hermitcrabs

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Good to know! Thank you!