How Much Does an Average Hermit Crab cost and what should i get for it?

hermit crab prices range (depending them) $3 $7. however, while hermit crabs considered 'starter' pets, not case, , set proper crabitat, spending quite bit more consider 'average.'

1. 10 gallon aquarium best starter tank. provides enough room several small hermit crabs along needed amenities. will, however, need upgrade larger tank accumulate more crabs , continue grow.

2. need provide substrate ideal burrowing , tunneling. ideally, play sand (which can purchased relatively cheaply @ local hardware store). should consistency of use make sandcastle; , should several inches deeper largest crab. ensure there enough room crabs burrow , molt when needed. excessive amounts of eco earth should avoided (along calci-sand, commercial hermit crab sand, aquarium gravel, , fine gravel) has been linked streaking , molting problems.

3. hermit crabs should provided both fresh (dechlorinated) , salt (aquarium grade marine salt) water in bowls large enough crab water shell. sure provide easy way out of bowls not have worry drowning crabs. advised against using sponges - partly because hermit crabs scoop water , put mouthparts, not suck water sponge; , because sponges harbor bacteria, , more work worth (as need cleaned thoroughly, (daily best)).

4. heat , humidity vital thriving crabs. heat should on gradient between 75-80 degrees , humidity levels should around 80%. want find convenient way establish , maintain both of these levels. want purchase thermometer , hygrometer have continual check on levels of crabitat.

5. commercial hermit crab foods contain ingredients , preservatives (such copper sulfate) harmful crabs ingest (especially on long period of time). therefore, recommended diet hermit crabs consist of fresh fruits , vegetables along sources of protein , calcium. while occasional treat ok, advised stay away foods contain salts, sugars, , preservatives.

6. despite name, hermit crabs not solitary creatures, why should prepared house several hermit crabs @ time. 1 of more important aspects of housing several hermit crabs make sure provide sufficient empty shells - rule of thumb being approximately 3 shells per crab. prevent against shell fights.

7. important provide places hide , climb. cut down on stress provide dark places crabs molt.

more can said, without specific questions, it's difficult determine want with. 1 site highly recommend check out hermit crab association forum - there lot of helpful information regarding hermit crabs , care, along tips set proper crabitat , save money while doing it.

now dont "food n water" cause .....i mean .how big gallon tank should buy? should use sponge or water dish? mean please make long replies

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