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yes i use to have one and we kept him in a tiny plastic cage but no netting on the edge make sure its safe though it probably depends on the crab. If it is a small crab you could put it in a plastick cage, but when it gets older and bigger you might want to change it. good luck!!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe hermit crab belong to crustacean family of the division Anomura that have soft belly with spirally twisted body and make empty shells of whelks for protections. It is possible to keep Hermit crabs in a plastic fish tank.In fact they can be kept in any type of tank that has a system of oxygen flow in the tank water.
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Can marine hermit crabs be kept as pets?
Yes, hermit crabs can be kept as pets. You can get the cages in about every store along the beach. One warning though; they really stink!.
How many hermit crabs is too many hermit crabs?
A lot
Do hermit crabs grow to the size of their cages?
No they grow out of their shells and find a new one.
How much is a hermit crab?
If you go to PET-SMART they have Hermit Crabs for sale, for atleast $5 to $6 (This DOES NOT include, their cages, food, and an additional shell)
Are hermit crabs herbavores?
No, Hermit Crabs are omnivores.
What Enemies Do Hermit Crabs Have?
fish and bigger hermit crabs
Do Hermit Crabs Have Antennas?
Yes hermit crabs have antennas.
Are hermit crabs death?
No hermit crabs are small and friendly
What are the hermit crabs preditors?
sea birds, fish, octopuses, crabs, and other hermit crabs
Is salt bad for hermit crabs?
no i had hermit crabs and had salt it didn't hurt them
Do hermit crabs use meiosis?
Hermit crabs use meiosis to reproduce
Can cats eat hermit crabs?
yes
