Hermit Crab Owners - Care Guides
Hermit Crab Owners are a Facebook group who have been my go-to for crab care. With their permission I have been allowed to share their info-graphs which have supported many with their tanks and caring for their hermit crabs.
*HCO ask that any graphics shared outside of the group are given full credit to Hermit Crab Owners & that the images are not altered in any way.*
You can check Hermit Crab Owners out at of the following links:
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Aussie Shopping List
Use this shopping list when out and about looking for hermit crab supplies.
UTH guide
Buying the correct size UTH is imperative for maintaining an ideal tank environment. This will help with the correct size for your tank.
The Basics
This guide is directed toward my friends in the U.S for when they're looking for a visual for supplies. The elements are very much the same for Aussie tanks though.
Heat Source Placement
Use this guide to help you place your heat source correctly onto your tank.
Food Dish Visual
Providing the right foods can feel intimidating. This chart takes out the guesswork and highlights the food varieties your crabs need.
Bugs in the Tank
Bugs may find their way into the hermit crab tank because of how lovely the environment is for them. This brief guide will help you identify which common bugs are harmless or horrid.
Substrate Guide
This is a guide for hermit crab owners with Purple Pinchers (C. Clypeatus) or Strawberry Hermit Crabs (C. Perlatus).
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Aussies, Need a slightly different ratio of playsand to coir peat.
Healing Foods
New crabs or crabs that have just come up from a moult will benefit from healing foods.
Aussie Basics
This is your go-to for Aussie basics supplies for your hermit crabs.
A big thank you to HCO for advocating for hermit crabs and educating owners on how to help their crabs thrive, not just survive. The HCO community are an amazing bunch. Thank you all x.