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Hermit Crabs
Hermit Crabs acquire empty shells to protect themselves from predators. Hermit Crabs can be popular aquarium pets because they feed on algae and debris. Questions regarding care of pet hermit crabs are welcome here.
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Do you need to mist the sponge that is in the hermit crab tank?
Not really, but you can fro extra humidity.
It should be in a pond of water if one opts to use a sponge. The sponge needs to be sterilized at least every 2 days due to the way they harbor bacteria.
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One of crabs predetors.Sea gulls eat crabs.
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it depends which kind only a hermet crab if you live by a beach you usually can just go to a suvineir shop and by it if not a pet store
What is a description of brackish water?
Brackish water is a mixture of fresh and salt water. Rivers coming from inland headed to the ocean are fresh, then as they get closer to the salt water influences, the waters are brackish and then salt as you get closer to the ocean.
as a madder of fact i believe 3 months can go by fast....well, if you really don't think about it as much the days would just fly by :)
What does it mean when your crab has lost a couple of legs over night?
It is ok for your hermit crab to lose only one leg in a certain amount of time but if your crab is losing more than one leg a nite put them in an isolated tank because there is a chance your crab may be dying.
How fast can a single scull racer go?
Depends on conditions, but top male scullers go well below 7 minutes. I think about 6:40
The record was 6:33, made by New Zelands Mahe Drysdale in perfect conditions, meaning tail wind.
What white bugs would be on hermit crabs?
Mites. If you get them don't worry just bathe your hermit crabs a few times, dump out all their substrate and get new substrate and wah all their toys and dishes. These mites cannot harm the crabs.
What animal group do hermit crabs belong to?
Hermit crabs are crustaceans; specifically decapods (10 legged).
What do Fiddler crabs do with their one large claw?
The males wave it over their heads to get the female's attenteion.While doing that it looks like their fiddling.Thats why there called fiddler crabs.
The live for thousands of years ive had one for 99 genaratons GOD is the awesome dude
Do hermit crabs prefer glass cages or wire cages?
glass cages, thy can see their reflection, and don't feel lonely.Or give them a friend
Glass cages are better at keeping in humidity and maintaining a proper environment for the crabs basic needs. Wire cages are not recommended.
Is a painted shell or a natural shell better for a hermit crab?
A natural shell!!!!
Painted shells--
*will chip and eventually look terrible.
*can cause the hermit crab to get sick or even die- the paint has chemicals in it, and when it chips, the paint can fall into their food or water, and the crab will eat it- not a good idea!
*are much less expensive than regular shells
*provide a bad home to the crab
Please-- Get a natural shell. Your crab (and your wallet!) will thank you.
Can you eat a black claw crab?
yes, you can and i know that for a fact so go ahead and try it its good okay
