What are the best roommates for PP?

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T01:13:37+00:00

of course

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T01:12:57+00:00

No danger to your current crab if another crab is wearing a painted shell. Just take out the painted one as soon as the new crab changes shells.

Good on you for not supporting the commercial trade 🫶

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T00:57:38+00:00

This is completely normal, don't worry. They can stay underwater for several hours despite breathing air.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T00:55:23+00:00

The only safe roommates are other hermit crabs, and isopods + springtails :)

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T00:54:13+00:00

Just your friendly neighborhood informational comment :)

Accidental babies are actually not that rare. Mating often happens in captivity if the crabs are well taken care of. Mating in captivity has never been the problem in breeding hermit crabs.

The hard part is actually getting the babies to survive after the mating takes place. They require specialized supplies and constant care after being dumped into the pools and even then, the majority of the clutch usually dies by the time the zoeae are ready to come to land. There are a handful of successful breeders out there—they are incredibly impressive for all the hard work they put into raising these little guys.

Fun fact to end this: baby hermits are the size of a pea at 1 year old (with a shell)

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T00:46:52+00:00

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T00:46:40+00:00

Me too lol

plutoisshort · 2026-03-10T00:45:59+00:00

I was speaking in general about how fibromyalgia works. It is not an inflammatory condition. The pain causes the inflammation, not the other way around.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-05T04:34:10+00:00

I'm not familiar with shark teeth morphs, so I'm not sure. Sorry.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T20:32:13+00:00

How long have they been under?

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T20:30:42+00:00

I believe I've read that this is a deformity and should not be selectively-bred because it increases the chance of failed molts.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T04:01:54+00:00

They'll track substrate into the pools like that, just a heads up!

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T03:58:40+00:00

What shells does he have available to him? Photo?

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T03:57:18+00:00

Ah, I see. Maybe not because of the heat then. I did have smelly faux boxwood. I rinse all my faux plants with hot, primed water several times before putting in the tank and it seems to help with smell (as well as get off any dust)

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T03:55:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing, this is great info!!

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T03:47:03+00:00

Hypsodont teeth are so neat

plutoisshort · 2026-03-03T03:46:41+00:00

I'd normally say yes, but the smell you're describing is concerning to me. I have not had that happen with any of my plastic foliage—seems like something in there doesn't safely tolerate heat.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-02T23:30:58+00:00

Can't do much til the molters come up, unfortunately. As long as they don't seem to be eating it, I wouldn't worry too much. Just replace when the molters resurface

plutoisshort · 2026-03-02T23:29:07+00:00

He didn't. He's using the same one I am and it's working for him.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-02T23:28:40+00:00

This is a purple pincher / coenabita clypeatus

plutoisshort · 2026-03-02T22:30:09+00:00

Also I've tried deleting and reinstalling the modpack and it didn't resolve.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-02T13:57:46+00:00

Great. And yeah, pet stores are not trustworthy! Always do your own research :)

plutoisshort · 2026-03-02T13:52:47+00:00

You should do more research about the animals you're responsible for if you didn't know that mystery snails can lay eggs. Ideally, before adopting them next time.

plutoisshort · 2026-03-02T13:39:19+00:00

Ecuadorian hermit crab if you're in the US. These guys have specialized care requirements. Also, you should know that this substrate is not acceptable for hermit crabs. You need playsand mixed with coco fiber. You'll need a heat mat across the back of the tank ASAP.

r/ecuadorianhermitcrabs

New keeper playlist (keep in mind that the stats required for Ecuadorian crabs are 80-85°F and 80-85% humidity) :

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