SETTING UP A HERMIT CRAB TANK
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Here is a video on me stumbling through a land hermit crab cage set up after finding these guys that needed a new home ASAP. Find hermit crab resources below. Sites I look on a ton: Crab Street Journal, Land Hermit Crab Society, The Hermit Crab Patch. Zen Habitats (affiliate link): www.zenhabitats...
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Happy Saturday!! I am filming some content today. I have BEEN CRAZY BUSY running Arctic Fox so I haven't been able to upload here as much as I'd like, but that's being sorted out right now. Check the description box for some super great links and information on crab care. I am still learning, it's a never-ending process. Do your research and do the best you possibly can. We live in a day and age where we have every piece of (true or untrue) information at our finger tips. The sites I've recommended have a wonderful reputation and I would trust them when it comes to caring for these little guys.
I think this was like my very first animal ever haha! =D Thanks for the vid! =D
@@GeekyGeckoCreations Most peoples! haha
@@KristenLeanneVlog thanks for the reply, u r a big channel to get back to the small fishies haha =)
Please take out the green moss bridge if you haven’t already. It’s dyed and crabs will eat moss and they can possibly die from doing this. Use tan sphagnum moss only please.
Hi if you live near a roses or dollar tree i recommend buying fake foliage for them to climb on and natural choala wood(i think thats how you spell it lol) and you can find them for cheap prices at Petsmart. Im so glad that you got them and do you take name suggestions? If not maybe next video youll say the new names 😊
For foodwise organic coconut shavings are good for a treat and ive been going to a store named Exotics and Aquatics that have a good variety of food for hermit crabs and it seems to make my hermit crabs healthy and ive had them for at least five years now. Also good luck on caring for the little active guys/gals and on the journey of watching them grow and their unique behaviors 👍
I cannot believe they crack their shell open & just throw them in that container with the painted shells! So upsetting 😢
I know its horrible
So not only does it hurt the crab, but destroys future homes for other hermits. I have rescues and have accidently purchased shells that were too small for them. I like to take them to the beach with me and put them back in the ocean.
Your tank looks great! Hermit crabs passing away after getting them/rehoming them is a huge thing that doesn’t get talked about a lot. They are such delicate creatures and you’re right their history of being taken from the wild is awful but adoption is great! Good luck with them & I’m sure yours will love their new tank. ❤️🐚
Hi Lori!! I am a subscriber on your channel and I can’t wait for your next post!! 🤍
I love your channel ❤️
I ❤️ your channel
Ho Hermie rescuer, rehomer and owner here.
The three shell rule is only really good once your crabs are a bit larger to make sure it's still deep enough. Small crabs ideally need 6+ inches of substrate thats a 5/1 or even 1/1 ration of sand to EE.... so keep that in mind once you move them into their new enclosure after quarantine.
Also that substrate doesnt look nearly moist enough. Even if its temporary and a thin layer it needs to be moist for them. Hermits breath from modified gills and if it's not humid enough they will slowly suffocate. Up the humidity by using a glass lid, putting bubblers in the pools, having a moss pit, and wetting your substrate. Also when moistening the EE, sand mixture, use salt water as it will help keep down bacteria and mold. Just for lord's sake dont use sponges. It's a pet peeve of mine because youd have to ideally sanitize them every single day just to keep them from being a health hazard to the crabs.
Male sure they are getting enough calcium so they dont cannibalize and rotate their protien and veggies and such. They're scavengers and will tend not to want to eat the same thing twice because they'll think its left over and steer away for their safety.
Make sure theres enough places for them to hide from each other right now because it will be vital for them to destress, especially for those that tend to want to destress by digging if your not providing that according to PPDS method. Dark areas can help. While a humid hut may do some major good for them.
Theyre picky little buggers bit definitely amazing little friends to have once given proper care.
Love that you talked about the industry before showing the critters. They are so cute, they are so cool, but they shouldn't be pets if thats the industry. Appreciate it so much.
i feel really bad for the crabs and their original owner, given how much they cared about the crabbies to send you a detailed letter. i hope you sent them update pics about their new home!!
Try using sphagnum moss for humidity instead of sponges to prevent bacteria growth!
Thank you for the tip
Yes! And with sphagnum moss, let it soak for approx 2h-this gives it enough time to absorb water and stay moist without absorbing the moisture from the air! Once soaked, squeeze out excess water and it’s good to go! They stay super moist with this method
Thx for the tips!
For the record, every time I say "PPS" method, I mean PPDS! 😩 Post Purchase Death Syndrome
Haha it’s ok some people refer to it as PPS for post purchase stress!
Right? Because it’s the PPDS avoidance protocol. Nothing like making it easy. 🤣
My cousins had a bunch of hermit crabs growing up. They're really good at escaping enclosures. One time when their crabs escaped, one ended up in the laundry basket. My aunt grabbed it, threw the load in the wash and the hermit crab went for a ride. They're surprisingly resilient too cuz it lived through the wash and they had it for another 10 years.
i dont know if that hermit was just super lucky but im glad it still lived a long life!
Oh my gosh, I would love to talk haha. I got my son one at a carnival 2 years ago and I really thought they were easy. Nope. Subtrate should be half of your tank, play sand and Ecoearth. I have 3 in a 55 g and it is perfect. I didn't realize they needed 2 pools, one with Prime one with Prime and instant ocean. Pools should be deep enough to cover the crab. Lord what else lol. I order my food from Hermies Kitchen, got their heat pad from bean Farm I think. Humidity and heat should always be 80% or higher. I hope I dont sound like a B, these things have become mine because my son wants nothing to do with em. Also look for turbo shells, they prefer them. I order from Naples.
Also order the Acurite off Amazon, great for humidity and heat temp.
No sponge! They breed bacteria.
@@RP_76 thanks for your input! I read 100 different things about sponges and other care items. That does make sense about the sponge. I hear they eat sponges?! Is Naples on amazon? Hats off to you for taking over such wonderful care of your little guys! I use Instant ocean for the salt water pool. I'd like to get some pools going with bubblers in the near future. I'm trying to shift some things around in my animal rooms bc there's not enough space up there. lol
@@KristenLeanneVlog no Naples isn't on Amazon. I use to admin a FB group on hermit crabs lol, that's how into it I got 😂 Friends think I'm nuts. Yes they will eat the sponge, people think they need them to drink and they dont. Prime is available on Amazon, I also buy Shangum moss on Amazon too. I have so much to say lol, when ordering their food make sure you get some worm castings, they LOVE it. I spend about 25 on food and it lasts quite awhile. I also give them regular food including meat, just need to be careful. Also once you order shells and receive them, boil for 5 mins in prime treated water and then dunk in instant ocean treated water.
Also not trying to sound like a know it all! I just know how confusing Google can be and wanted to help💕
@@RP_76 I don’t think you sound like a know it all! All you’re information is really helpful! I don’t have any hermit crabs but out of days of research when I had wanted some, I think I’ve already learned more from you than I did in any of my research!
Not sure why but these vids are so therapeutic for me. Love watching you give these animals a better life❣️
This was really nice to watch, I got hermit crabs as a kid before I knew any better about them, and I still have them after 9 years. So I know it can't compare to their natural life and I'll never buy any more, but I try to give them the best life I can and I'm happy when they seem happy.
Hermit crab shell exchange is so cool. They line up in order from smallest to largest and exchange shells.
I have hermit crabs that my mom surprised me with a while ago. They're going on 7 plus years now. Got there sal water, fres water, climbing branch and vins from one side to other with bioactive set up. Chia plants are growing. Also moss for humidity works, don't hold me to it but I think I heard that sponges are good at harboring bacteria
I love your rescues. Its comforting knowing there are people who want give animals a good life xx
I love that you always help animals in need, you inspire me so much and I love that you are always super open and honest about everything!
I really wouldn't recommend sponges for hermit crabs though, they can grow harmful bacteria and make your hermit crabs sick or even kill them. I'd recommend misting in the morning and afternoon to keep up humidity🥰 I can't wait to see more of your cute little dudes in the future🤍🤍
I made mistakes too. There is a lot to learn about the molting that they do too! I had absolutely no idea what I was getting into. Since you didn’t talk about the molting and the special requirements for that, I would just recommend learning about that too. I think that’s how mine died was I didn’t have what they needed. Good luck & I look forward to seeing your updates on these guys!
Now I’m ready to rescue them also! They are the cutest! Me and my brothers had them when we were growing up( many moons ago!!), we always had different shells in there for the critters to “ try the size of their personal choice/fitting”!! Me and my grandkids have a couple bearded dragons we rescued, my oldest granddaughter has a hermit crab!! Pretty sad how pet stores are with the animals, I’m unsure if even all their employees know what the animals go through.... ( I’d bet they don’t tell them this part). I’ve had animals/mammals my whole life, always adopted them, the only animals I’ve bought at pet stores were fish. Glad I did, they grew always and feel now like I did rescue them in a way as well. Thank you for all you shared, this gave me an insight for those cute critters!!
i got mad when i first saw this.. but i realized the fact that you’re discussing why you shouldn’t own one is something that i love
I had no idea about the hermit crab industry. This was so informative!!
hermit Crabs are so fun... this will be cool to watch them grow!!
They look so happy in their new cage! 🥰
What I like about you is how much you care for these little animals thank you 🦀☺️
There are a very few captive breeding programs!! LHCOS (I think that’s the right order of letters) has been working really hard at this! And, honestly, that’s the way forward. People are still going to want them. This gives us an opportunity to keep them more ethically.
If you haven’t found out yet sponges get moldy and don’t help humidity that much. If you look into bubblers for your pools they help with the humidity so much. I have one in each off my pools and it keeps my humidity up above 70% easily. There’s a bunch of RUclips videos that can help show you what supplies you need to make it. Plus it adds air into the tank :) good luck with your Hermmie’s! I’m sure they love the tank you made it looks awesome!
I love your tank set up, looks like a fun place for the hermies. Also love that you are adopting. I've had hermit crabs for the past 3 years. Definitely get with that Facebook group, especially the moderators. They will help you with links and tweeking your tank, all in a very encouraging and positive way. One thing I have learned, no sponges. They tend to breed bacteria. Also dark leafy greens need to be cooked before giving to crabs. Once again, the moderators of that Facebook group can explain they why's behind the things that are recommended. Also, Mary Akers is part of that group and she has been successful in breeding captive hermit crabs and has an adoption program for people to adopt her captive bred babies!!!!
You can add moistened hermit crab safe moss to increase humidity. Another great youtube channel to check out is Crab Central Station.
Hermit crabs walk long distances every day. They need a wheel. I've heard a hermit crab keeper say their crabs use the upright/vertical wheel more than the disc/almost-horizontal one, although they do use the horizontal disc wheel a little bit. Nobody is mentioning the hamster wheel with the half climbing logs attached to the inside so they can grip them with their claws. I've also seen a hamster wheel with a plastic canvas (looks like a mesh grid used for embroidery) attached to the inside so their claws won't slip. I saw the first modded hamster wheel in the tank of that Crab Central Station lady being interviewed, Madsen or whatever her name is. Make sure you put the electric heating pad on the side of the tank above the substrate and not on the bottom of the tank, because when your hermit crab digs deep and stays there to molt, s/he'll get baked if the heating pad is on the bottom! S/he can dig when s/he feels to hot, because it's cooler deep in the dirt.
My hermits LOVE the strawberry and popcorn recipe from Hermit Grub on Etsy. That, worm castings, and green sand.
You are such a great person Kristin. I love these animal videos and think you are such a great resource for people wanting the types of animals you have. ❤️❤️
Crab Central Station is also a really great resource. They are actually active in breeding in captivity and have had some success.
They are so small!! my hermit crabs are in small conch shells, so it is weird seeing them this tiny. I use moss for my tank, not sponges. But if you want to use sponges just change them out often so they don't have too much bacteria on them. I also use lots of different seashells in their tank, they like to eat them like cuttlebone. The food that you are using looks great! One of my favorite things to do for my crabs is to grow chia seeds in the tank and put leaf litter (that is hermie safe) all over the tank for them to eat.
About their water, I use spring water, not tap, for their fresh water bowl, and mix the salt for salt water fish aquariums to the spring water for their salt water bowl. I use salt water to spray the substrate to keep it moist. The salt prevents mold. I just like the idea of using the more natural products of spring water and salt over the chemicals in treated tap water And that little bottle, plus It’s cheaper. I hope that helps.
I recommend getting some Turbo shells! They have always been a favorite for all my hermit crabs. The shape is perfect for them and u can even find some really pretty ones that are all natural :)
I have 4 crabs there 3 years old and in a 55gal if you want any info I do have a lot of knowledge, also sponges are useless and they just collect a lot of bacteria but you have a really good start! Alot better then ive seen.
Tank looks good so far. Mine love dried leaves, dried shrimp and especially APPLES!
I wanted hermit crabs so badly when I was a kid but once I found out they are taken from the wild I’ve stopped researching and gave up hope on having them. Maybe I’ll get back into researching them and take in a few rescues one day
We have so much in common with the craigslist thing LMFAO... My first pet was a hermit crab, he's still alive and thriving 10 years later!
I love this channel so much .
Make sure when feeding that you don't feed the same thing within a 7 day period. Spaghnum moss works so much better for holding humidity. I would also be careful of the grapevine close to the water as it may mold eventually. I love this setup, and adding substrate to the exoterra you can do more in the back instead of at the front. Seachem Prime is the best water dechlorinator cause it rids the water of heavy metals while keeping the minerals in the water still, it also turns ammonia to ammonium which gills can process much easier. It's so concentrated you need less of it (2 drops per gallon)
This is late but I do recommend heat mats over heat lamps… I also recommend not using sponges cause they grow many bacterias… I have saved 4 hermit crabs from fairs etc… and have also used the pps method and found great results… good luck! 👍🍀 😊
I love to see them exploring so cute
Seeing them explore is MY FAVORITE PART! also they're extremely cute when they eat
A woman in New York successfully breeded her hermit crabs, she is the first one to do so and have them survive! Great video. Hermit crabs deserve so much love and respect. I have owned my for about 6 years and they are beautiful and awesome. 💓❤💓
Just wanted to say, my friends neighbour breeds hermit crabs(she doesn't breed that many) and she did say it's very hard to get them to reproduce in captivity. Also, sphagnum Moss instead of sponges as they harbour bacteria. Making a little ocean on the corner of the tank would be cool. They need fresh and salt water. She made her tank look like a beach, and the tide pool is freshwater
Crab central Station is so great for hermit crab care. They have a RUclips 💚. I would definitely reccomend watching their videos.
Oh my gosh! They are adorable! And your care seems pretty much on point! I definitely want to rescue some hermit crabs in the future!
With tarantulas, to hold in the humidity, we take the mesh off exoterra and use a drilled up piece of perspex
Before the Internet how many of these poor babies went home with people and just lived in misery til they died. I had a crabby I loved so much and did not treat remotely as well as you are doing for yours. How much more we know today than yesterday. 🥺
Love the 🌵 cactus 🌵
Amazing tank!
Beautiful I have something similar a long 20 gal for 4 of my small crabs. They seem to love it. Good job
My little sister has had hermit crabs for quite a few years now, they’re so much fun! She keeps their shells in a little bin in the corner and they have no problem getting them out of there. Actually, she says they get them out and just play with them and try them on all the time!
I loveee😍 im also a new hermit crab owner and ive been doing sooo much research haha, i think ive seen all the videos on youtube about them😅 but its nice to see a NEW video🥰 cant wait to see updates 🎀
I have found my hermit loves his coconut hut. It is one that has a little ladder and is typically used for birds. I also use small paint liners as the pools since they are cost effective and can be easily sanitized. Plus they have a slope which you can lay rope on
I love Lori’s channel! (And hermies) ☺️
It’s soooo cute love the setup
Thank you!
Always excited for one of your videos. No matter what it is😂
Can we have an update video on your hermit crabs?
I'm doing the foil method on my tank as well! We don't have central heating so it has been a challenge keeping their crabitat warm enough.
So cool what you're doing
Everything looks amazing! You did a great job! 🐚🦀
You're living my dream lol Makeup and animal rescue ❤
using eggshells or calcium powder is a good sub for cuttlebone ^^ and using sponges can lead to mold issues, having just moss around the tank can help
I think this is wonderful! We had some hermit crabs years ago and they were so much fun.
Hi, love the tank! Thats awesome that you are helping them and giving them a new home. I also do videos on hermit crabs too.
Definitely recommend joining hermit crab association has a bunch of care sheets. You should get instant ocean for salt water and prime for fresh. Some things could be changed but you are doing a great job.
I cant tell how big the tank is but for 5 hermits crabs you should have at least 50 gallon tank. Feel free to check out our instagram @happy_hermits_ to get lots of tips and tricks as well as the care that they need!
This is awesome! I love learning about more animals! They are so cute!
I found a shell by the sea and took it. It had a hermit crab! I thought all where the same so my husband got me one at the pet shop. Well turns out I ended up with 2 different tanks! Unfortunately I couldn't keep the sea one alive but I've had my land hermit for over a year now. Also found out they don't like being alone so I got 2 more. They immediately melted in their habitat! I'm adding to their enclosure a cute wood stick bridge I made them
They are so cute.
You are just a beautiful human, so much love
Also get heat mats on Amazon to put on the sides of tank I have two one on each side.
Ceonobita creations are an amazing shop on Etsy for food
Love your channel so much but may I ask what happened to the iguana you rescued? I’d love to see an update on him/her xx 🥰
What a great way to say it, money = vote 💕 So true!
About 3 months ago I went into the pet store and I didn’t plan on buying any thing but I saw a leopard gecko who was in horrible condition and it looked like he had never been out of his hide because it was up against the front of his tank the hide was also very dirty I knew it isn’t good to bye from PetSmart but I just wanted to help him so bad so I bought him and I wasn’t planning on getting anything so I just got a ten gallon tank and one hide within 2 weeks I had him in a 20 gallon with 3 hide branches and rocks he his now healthy and happy he will be getting a bigger tank as he grows. He is now 3 months old.
Lori has one of the best pet channels! She's also in Tennessee
I completly agree with her about not biying from pet stores bit i did because i had to there were 50 to probably 70 hermit crabs in a 20 gallon tank in a store with no heat or uvb in the winter it broke my heart but there healthy and happy now
Usually people keep the extra shells in a bin or somewhere separate so the smells stay clean and off the substrate so the crabs can move into a clean home. It’s also recommended to boil new shells.
I suggest making a miss pot to boost humidity, just make sure to search what kind I safe for them
My local pet stores sells hermit crabs ALWAYS have there natural shells on when they are sold and you are not allowed to buy from them unless you have a photo of your setup or you buy a tank (minimum 1.5 foot), food, sand or what you want for the substrate as well as whatever else you need.
Instead of using reptisafe use Prime. Reptisafe leaves a algae slime on the water bowl. I also like to have a couple shell shops available. It's easier if the opening is up so they can climb in it. Do not use a sponge for humidity, they can hold bacteria. Instead get a bubbler and put it in the fresh water tank. The tank needs to be sealed to hold in the humidity and a light is not necessary. They are mainly nocturnal. You don't have to worry about them suffocating because they need at least 80% humidity and 80% heat at all times. There can be minor dips in both but want them to be pretty stable. You also need a heat mat that goes across the entire back of the tank just above the substrate. You want to heat the air and not the substrate or you will basically cook them during molt. Don't worry about them needing fresh air because when you open the tank to change food and water they will get fresh air. Also a digital temp/humidity gage is more effective. I got mine from Walmart. It needs to be somewhat in the middle of the tank a couple inches off the substrate. My favorite Etsy crab food shops are HoboHermie, HermitGrub and HermiesKitchen. Also a good measure of how big your habitat is they need 10 gallons of space for each crab. Thank you for rescuing these sweet babies. I have a 75 gallon and 6 crabs. Hoping to add a couple levels upwards.
Also never use Calcium sand from Pet Stores. It can get as hard as concrete and kill the crabs. You can buy regular ole play sand from a home improvement store and it works awesome!
Omg i am so happy your doing this you are really amazing but something i recommend is try not using the type of shells with the long opening because they can not hide well enough and they also dont fit good
Love this! Can we have an update soon on these little fellas?
Check out crab central station here on RUclips. They are amazing. Their crabs recently had a clutch of eggs in captivity!
Awesome set up for the herit crabs! You take your time and really enjoy the animals you have a truly take your best interest! It is great you learn before and also during caring for animals and look for adoption before pet stores! How is the puppy with the other animals it’s Harper correct! She is super cute also!
You need to do more updates on Nash!! I am curious to see how he is doing and how big he is now!
I don’t suggest using the rope( I don’t remember what it’s made of ) climbing/ basking thing I had one in my hermit tank and it molded after a week or two
Wow, this is soooo cool! The facts are so awesome 💝💝
I didn't know the crab industry was that bad, thank you!🙏
I wouldn’t put a sponge in. Sponge grow a lot of bacteria. I’ve learn this when I got into tarantulas. There are better options like mosses. I don’t own any hermit crabs so I don’t now if moss would work. But please don’t use a sponge.
I’ve seen people use fish tanks for the bottom and then turn the EXO Terra upside down for a cage to hold and moisture
They're so cute
Can we have a meet my pets video I’m new here !! And I love this Chanel
Also don’t use the long holed shells the hermit crabs won’t be able to hide inside the shell properly
The D shaped shells are okay, but purple pincher hermit crabs do prefer O shaped openings because it fits their body type better. There are some exceptions. The ‘long’ holes, also called D shaped are perfectly safe but most PPs just won’t like them.
Personally, I run primarily eco earth and it does wonders holding humidity, but if you aren't careful you can cause nasty bacterial blooms which aren't fun. Your setup looks great! Though I should say, you'll hear alot of crabbers doing and saying different things and pushing them as fact. ( from how they do things ) and I want you to know there isn't a 100% dictionary guidebook on how to take care of hermits, you can have a lot of variation so don't be afraid to do something different!
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Love you animal videos your amazing keep saving all them babies xxx
DO NOT USE SPONGES AT ALL THEY WILL MOLD
I’m in the same hermit crab group!
Thank you for helping those crabs! I also would like to get some hermit crabs someday but will only rescue/ adopt or captive bred. Have you checked out the RUclips channel "Crab Central Station"? Those gals know their stuff!
nice vid.