New Hermies! :)

[Karen]

Hee hee, welcome to a good home, Kirk and Spock! And Mikey, these are not dinner, they are your new housemates!

[Casper]

I saw this on FB and I was like "YAY! Another crab owner!" I've got two in a 29g (one's a large, the other is a jumbo) and they are seriously so much fun. I feel like a goober saying that, but I really enjoy taking care of them.
Yours are so cute, with epic names to match. I can't wait to see their new digs. I know they will be spoiled with you as their owner. c:


Miss Monster says "Hi!"

[Alysser]

Oh she is so gorgeous, Courtney! I love her shell! Please post more pics!! I LOVE natural shells. I feel bad to have bought them from one of those stores because it just makes them buy and sell more and I admit it was impulsive. I was waiting for my parents to go on vacation so I wouldn't hear them complain but I couldn't wait. It was too tempting!! I "rescued" them I guess And don't worry I totally know what you mean! They're such cool pets. I haven't had one since 2011 so I missed having them. They're so fun and easy to care for and I love decorating their little aquariums!

I'll update with pictures of their new digs soon. I'm trying to decide the best substrate to put on the bottom!

[Alysser]

Spock and Kirk updated to a 2.5 Gallon glass (humidifying) tank with much deeper coco mulch and lots of room to dig, climb, etc. I also added a pond and some wire for them to climb!! I think they love it already. You can see Spock dug himself a new hole and Kirk was already climbing LOL. I gave them much more food, some lettuce and banana.

My Ideal tank would be a 10 gallon but honestly don't have the room or money for that right now. I've had hermit crabs live much long in less ideal conditions so I am sure this is one of the better "crabitats" I've come up with!

[Karen]

Aww, looks good! And so much better than what they were living in at the store!

[Casper]

MUCH better. I bet the hermies love it. I've just got one suggestion. The next time you get new substrate they might enjoy the finer-textured coco fiber instead. Its easier for them to dig and molt in. Their new home looks great, though! I bet they feel so much better now.

And don't feel bad about where you bought them from. Its fine! My sister bought Monster from a terrible little place in the mall about two and half years ago. That place has since quit selling hermies.

I couldn't find many decent recent photos, but I took one of my other crab last night.

Miss Murder says "Hi! Now put me down. :[ "

I've got a video of Towser barking at the hermit crab tank that I'll post in Dog General later. C:

[Alysser]

Miss Murder is so cute!! How old is your other Hermie? I'd love to see a picture thread totally for them hehe I'd love to see their tank setup as well.

I thought my mom parents would be mad I spent so much on them but they were actually happy that they have a nice home!