0
Sand is better so they can dig.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can you put aquarium gravel in a hermit crab cage?
No. Hermit Crabs need a substrate that will allow them to bury themselves. They cannot bury themselves in gravel. I suggest sand, but it can get messy and attract sand fleas. A ggod idea is to look for substrates out here that are "hermit crab friendly". There are several and a great brand is "T-Rex" or "ReptileSupply.com" since most reptile supply companies also make products for Hermit Crabs because they need similar habitats.
What crabs live in the sand?
hermit crabs i guess
Can hermit crabs have sand?
pineapples can
What color or colors are sand crabs?
First of all, sand crabs are not hermit crabs. Sand crabs are usually tan, white, brownish, or other flesh-like colors. If you catch one, let it go--They need water.
Is aquariam sand suitable for hermit crabs?
It depends on the gauge. Hermit crabs don't tolerate powder fine sand, it needs to be sugar sized granules.
What color or colors are crabs?
First of all, sand crabs are not hermit crabs. Sand crabs are usually tan, white, brownish, or other flesh-like colors. If you catch one, let it go--They need water.
What environment do hermit crabs stay in?
70 -80 degrees. They need sand or rocks, also something to climb on. It depends if theyre land or water hermit crabs. Im referring to land crabs. They also need 70-85% humidity.
Do hermit crabs have to stay underwater all of its life?
nope! most people own hermit crabs and have them in tanks with sand.
Would small gravel be ok for a hermit crab?
No. Gravel of any size is not adequate for maintaining a burrow underground. Playsand from a hardware store is cheap, and crabs are able to tunnel in it. Make sure it's wetted to "sand castle consistency" and deep enough for the crabs to dig under.
Can Caribbean hermit crabs live in all types of sand?
no
Where do sand hermit crabs get their shells?
Empty snail shells.
What kind of sand goes in a sand crabs cage?
the right type of sand for a hermit crab is like at the beach. But make sure that the sand doesn't have any wood or mulch like chips in it, it's harmful for them. And don't buy any of the colored sand it is paint on it and the toxins in it can kill your hermit crab.Don't put any gravel in the sand you get because it makes it impossible for the hermit carb to dig around. So I hope that answers all your questions!
