Substrates for Hermit Crabs
Sand Beach sand Beach sand is cheap and re-usable in Australia, yet can be expensive in land-locked areas of the US and other countries. Most owners use playsand found at their local hardware store....
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Written by Marie Davis Article reprinted here with exclusive permission to Marie (ladybug15057) for use on the Crab Street Journal and, by author’s stipulations, may not be reprinted elsewhere. You...
View ArticleThe Newbies Guide to Hermit Crabs
Let’s Get Started! First and foremost use the SEARCH BOX and SEARCH, SEARCH, SEARCH! Our site has a ton of information and nearly every question that a new crabber is trying to answer, has been asked...
View ArticleAsk Milo – Is grass a safe substrate?
Hermit crab101 writes: I just got a hermit crab from the Jersey Board walk by surprise and I have no supplies and am saving up for more supplies but just for now is grass a good bedding for your...
View ArticleAsk Milo – Black Tahiti Sand
Jan asks: I have a 55 gallon aquarium that was used about 6 months ago for tropical fish. It has Black Tahiti sand and I am wondering if I can move my 3 hermits from their 20 gallon over to this type...
View ArticleAir Temperature versus Substrate Temperature
written by Marie Davis Check the substrate temperature too! It can be confusing as to what the temperature of ones Crabitat actually is sometimes. One buys a thermometer to place on the inside of their...
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