Thanks for featuring my tank guys! I noticed I wrote 105 gals and then wrote it is 65 + a 45... oops it is actually a 40! Lol. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for pointing out that toppers DO NOT add to the overall stocking. That is so important.
All the tanks were so creative and unique in their own ways!! The storage tote is such a great, cheap setup for hermit crabs. I just love seeing hermit crabs being taken care of and in proper conditions!!! Great job everyone!
re: the use of plastic bins or totes, I have a small set up in a sterilite gasket box, which has an air and moisture proof seal along the lid and closes pretty securely with multiple snaps around the top. I used to use it to house a baby snake, and it has a row of holes drilled around the top edge for ventilation. Even with the airholes, I have had no trouble at all keeping the humidity close to 100% in here, and while I don't currently have a heat matt on it (the ambient temp in my house currently is around 75-76 degrees, so additional heat would probably be too much right now), I have had one affixed to it in while it was housing the snake and again had no troubles with heat retention. I do have a digital thermometer/hydrometer in there to monitor the environment, fyi. If weight/sourcing a glass tank is problematic for some, I would say these gasket boxes are probably the best plastic alternative. Visibility definitely isn't as good as a glass enclosure, but I think you could successfully maintain the right environment.
My mom and I rescued an abandoned Hermit Crab, i’ve been watching your videos to help improve my crabs home. My friend offered a larger tank and 3 hermit crabs seeing i own one and they can’t be alone
That's great! Thank you for rescuing and adopting. I'm glad our videos are helping you. Let us know if you have any questions! Welcome to the "crabby" life 😁
@@CrabCentralStation thank you so much! I will most definitely let y’all know if i have any questions, though i do have one. How come my hermie isn’t eating? He has broccoli, cilantro, and raspberries in his dish
It could be stress. Keep changing things out. They need a lot of protein, 50% of their meal. Foraging items are great too; moss, bark, leaves, worm castings, green sand, millet.
Hi KittyBee.... no, just play sand and EE. We actually have a long time crab keeper that recently ran an experiment on different substrates. His crabs liked some of the test substrates, but came up with deformities after molting in it. I would stick with what we know works.
I recently found your channel. Thank you a lot I have two crabs Phil and Carnival. I have learned a lot from you. I put a hamster wheel in the tank and they love it especially carnival. He climbs all over it trying to get to the top. You may not believe me but he has moved two shells and has blocked it from moving and has finally made it to the top.
We just laid the carpet on the shelf and put things on top to keep it in place. We don’t have any climbing walls currently except for our one 3D background, so I’m not sure what you’re referring to?
Id love to see a video of how fo add a topper. Do you have to have the terrarium style or can you use a regular tank? Also whats best choices for water dish/tanks? Thanks!
We have a video on easy hermit crab pools that will help you out with some ideas. Also, tomorrow we have an advanced water pool video coming out! Yay! We have some topper tutorials in the works 😊 so stay tuned! th-cam.com/video/g828cdCYaPo/w-d-xo.html
Hi! We didn’t get this idea from them, our subscribers asked for this video! We actually had one filmed before they posted their newest video but sadly it got corrupted and we had to restart, otherwise this would have been posted a month ago. We don’t want to create competition. If we got the idea from them, we would have credited them. Also, it’s a common pet tuber series, she may have done it with hermit crabs first, but we had no idea! 😊
Hello, we really recommend 10 gallons a crab. Because you have two crabs, we would recommend a 20 gallon tank! Check out our basic hermit crab care fo some basic tips!
Hi! I have another question for you ladies 😊 I was given a tank that does not have a proper lid. Due to shut downs around my area there is no one that can make me a glass piece at the moment. My dad was going to make me a lid made out of outdoor PVC board and I’m wondering if that is safe to use. If not, I can always use cling wrap and cardboard for now. Thank you!
I am new to Hermit Crabs and wanted to know if I could use Beach Sand instead of buying Play Sand? I live near Gulf Shores AL is why I ask & I'm there every weekend. Any help would be appreciated & I love your videos, very much needed!
Hey!! I have a question. Recently I added a hiding dark spot for my 2 crabs in a 10 gallon tank. Now, the hardly ever leave the spot!! They both stay inside all the time. I even added a second spot but hardly leave it. I also hardly see them eat or drink. Is this a problem?
The tank toppers, as you call them, what are they and where do you get them? Does the tank have to have it? I also bought 2 1gallon tanks for their pools, I have the fresh water in, but am concerned that the filter system will clean the salt right out of the salt water, will it? Also my crabies don't seem to be interested or able to get in it even though I have put a ladder with the plastic craft material woven through it and down almost to the bottom of the tank. Where do you get a glass lid for tanks? I'm trying hard to get my tank set up right, but its costing more than I can do all at once. Then I screwed up when I went to the beach and brought home 5 more crabs, so now I'm pretty sure my tank is probably too small now but I figure they are still better off than in them beach stores. I wanted to save them all, but knew I couldn't. Idk if you answer back personally through messages on messenger or here, but I am waiting your reply. I'm going to apologize in advance for driving you guys crazy. I just want to get their crabitat right.
Hi! You won’t drive us crazy, we are happy to help. 😊 The tank topper is an additional level to the tank that adds climbing areas in the tank. It is optional. It doesn’t add to molting space so it doesn’t allow you to have more crabs in a tank. We recommend 10 gallons per Crab in the tank. So if you have 5 total, you’d need a 50 gallon tank. The filter system won’t clean out the salt, it will stay salty. You can get a salinity gauge to monitor the salinity of the water if you want. If you don’t think your crabs can get in or out you will want to find something else that will allow that. We have fake plants and aquarium decor leading up to and inside our pools. The crabs will go in the water when they are ready, they know they need it to survive so they’ll find it as long as they can get to it. Glass lids can be found online or also hand made. Ours are handmade, I’ll link a video where we learned how to do it. th-cam.com/video/whwqdsF4GiI/w-d-xo.html They’re super easy to make. We got our glass from a local glass cutter. We do also do personal messaging if you’d prefer on Instagram or the messaging system through our Facebook page. Both can be found at CrabCentralStation
Hi! I’d say no just to be safe. Typically when you catch bugs you don’t know what they’ve been around or exposed to. The bug could have ingested pesticides or something toxic to hermit crabs. While I am not actually positive hermit crabs can have a praying mantis, it’s too risky!
@@CrabCentralStation Oh ok well I won't then! you have a good point. And it's so cool that they can eat so many different things . But dose the toxic stuff apply to all bugs because I really wanted to put some rolly pollys in there .
We typically don’t recommend adding animals that have been outside into your tank. For isopods such as Rolly Pollys you’d have to keep them in a container and cycle out the bad pesticides and such (which takes many months). I’m sure there’s information on the internet on how to do that. But we recommend buying isopods from a breeder that way you know they’re safe and have no sicknesses.
Help! Was doing so good with my new larger tank then... ANTS! Is borax safe around the tank? Not directly in it? I heard borax and karo draws and kills ants....what to do???
No, no... don't use borax. If the ants are in the sub, you'll have to redo the tank. Just use some ant traps around the our outside the tank. You can put vassaline around the lid to keep ants out of the tank.
Hi! Thanks for watching. If you have questions feel free to ask! One of our biggest tips is if you’re starting out without the proper supplies and tank set up, always do research and then fix the tank! This will save you money and frustration. When we first started, we bought many things that turns out weren’t safe. So, definitely research and then change things. But if you’re starting out with the correct things than just continue to research all the time! Even we are always doing research. Our two favorite resources are www.crabstreetjournal.org and the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society Facebook group
Hey! i wanted to get into hermit crabs but I live in the southern hemisphere where its quite warm, what alterations do I need to make to my tank in regards to heat and humidity?
As long as your heat and humidity are in the range of 75-85% for humidity and 75-85F (23-30C) for heat then there shouldn't be any alterations needed! You may not need a heat mat if it is warm enough where you are. I know that some people in Indonesia don't have a completely sealed lid because it is very humid there. But as long as your target heat and humidity are being met, you probably won't need to make many alterations.
Hi love your channel! Would you mind explaining to me how lifting the lid on a glass tank let’s out less humidity then lifting the lid on a plastic tub? To me it seems like the same amount of humidity is let out whether it’s plastic or glass. I have always recommended a tub to people who can’t afford a huge tank and I don’t really understand how a tank is any better (as long as you don’t mind not being able to see them as well of course). Thanks!
Thanks for supporting the channel. That's a great question! Most aquarium tanks have a hinged lid. So when you open it for feedimg/maintenance, you only expose a portion of the tank. Larger tanks even have a dividing support bar, which allows for two hinged lids - so only 1/4 of the tank would be opened, allowing heat/humidity to escape. Another reason is that glass is an excellent insulator, I keeps the heat in the tank nicely, whereas the plastic tote is much more difficult to regulate heat in (especially during cold winter months). One more reason we don't recommend totes as permanent hermit crab homes is because they are not as stable as a tank. If a tote is bumped, scooted, or picked up to move to a different location (which we have found is one of the reasons folks like totes, easier to move), molt caves collapse and disturb molting crabs. As you mentioned, viewing is another reason to not use them. If you can't see your hermit crabs.... why have them? It's kind of like putting a fish in a tupperware storage bowl. I hope this helps answer your question, I appreciate that you asked! We all learn by asking questions like this one.
Hi I have a question for you guys :) I am about to set up my tank and I am wondering if you guys use a false bottom? I have been reading about them and I’d like to know what you think of them! Thanks in advance
Hi! There’s not a ton of research on how badly too high humidity can hurt a hermit crab. What we do know is that they live in areas with humidity around 75-85%. We also know that hermit crabs have modified gills, which means that they need a combination of air and water. Too much of one of them will not be balanced for what their gills need. We can not say, 100% your crabs will die from too high humidity. But we look at what is in the wild and use that in our tanks. We always will recommend keeping the humidity in the correct ranges due to the lack of actual scientific proof of harm. And yes, your hermit crab with one eye should survive! It will either grow back if it was lost due to a bad molt or stay gone if it was born that way.
Hi! If the hermit crab sand is made with calcium carbonate or is calcium sand, no. When calcium sand gets wet, it clumps up and dries out. Hermit crabs keep water in their shells and when the sand gets in their shell, it dries like concrete locking them in.
Crab Central Station Hey !Thank you 😊 and so is eco earth safe to use then ? Like do I need salt water to mix it with the eco earth so it can build up ?
Is it better to buy two crabs at one time when first starting my tank? Or can I start with just one crab for now? And if so how long till I need to add the other crab as I've heard they don't like to be alone. Last question does it matter about what sex they are like for example two males, two females, male and female just curious. Thank a lot.
Hi! We recommend doing all the research necessary and getting the tank set up before getting your hermit crabs. Then, you can get the number of hermit crabs you want. Definitely start with 2. What you don’t want is to have to be worried about getting the tank set up in time and rush it while you have hermit crabs waiting. We also recommend doing the PPS method which we have covered in a video. The gender doesn’t matter! In correct conditions, hermit crabs will mate and spawn eggs but they are only viable if you care for them.
I may have sent in a submission but I also just re- did my tank while watching your live stream when you were cleaning the babies water so am I able to re- send new pics?
Any condensation should be wiped off. It is common when the air in the room outside of the tank is colder than the air inside the tank. You can try and cover the tank with a blanket at night while you sleep. That may help keep it down.
Hi! We do not have submissions open right now. We have lots of tanks to get through. When it is open again we will post on the community tab to let everyone know. It may be a while before we open submissions again, but we will be sure to let you guys know
Hi Rosa! We personally do not recommend that you handle your carbs unless it is absolutely necessary! It stresses our little friends out quite a bit :)
Hi Eileen Bowers! Great question. A "topper" is another tank that has been placed on top of the base tank. This gives more vertical space for the crabs to climb. We use exoterra tanks as toppers because they have front opening doors, making tank maintenance much easier. If you take a look at our Tank Reveal video or our Crab Room Tour video, you will get a good look at our toppers.
Sorry! We have school and work all day and can’t respond as quickly as before. We recommend using eco earth because it helps to hold molt caves, provide humidity, and the hermit crabs eat it. We would say it is needed but everyone care and opinions are up to them. We can’t force anything on anyone
Thanks for featuring my tank guys! I noticed I wrote 105 gals and then wrote it is 65 + a 45... oops it is actually a 40! Lol. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for pointing out that toppers DO NOT add to the overall stocking. That is so important.
Thanks for sharing your amazing tank! 😊
It was cool seeing you on both reddit and youtube
Your tank look amazing
For substrate do you prefer sand coconut or eco earth?? Love ya vids ;)
My face when I saw that last tank- I’m so impressed. I’m new to owning crabs and I’m so inspired by their tank! Its gorgeous :D
Wasn’t it amazing!? One of my fav things abt hermit crab husbandry is building the environments!
I have a random question,
When hermit crab dig does the dirt or sand get in their eyes?
Hermit crabs are adapted to dig in the sand, so if any does get in their eyes I’m sure it doesn’t bother them the same way it would us.
@@CrabCentralStation thank you im getting hermit crabs this week you guys give me a lot of thing I learn about them
All the tanks were so creative and unique in their own ways!! The storage tote is such a great, cheap setup for hermit crabs. I just love seeing hermit crabs being taken care of and in proper conditions!!! Great job everyone!
A lot of interesting ideas! Congrats on the milestone
Thank you!
re: the use of plastic bins or totes, I have a small set up in a sterilite gasket box, which has an air and moisture proof seal along the lid and closes pretty securely with multiple snaps around the top. I used to use it to house a baby snake, and it has a row of holes drilled around the top edge for ventilation. Even with the airholes, I have had no trouble at all keeping the humidity close to 100% in here, and while I don't currently have a heat matt on it (the ambient temp in my house currently is around 75-76 degrees, so additional heat would probably be too much right now), I have had one affixed to it in while it was housing the snake and again had no troubles with heat retention. I do have a digital thermometer/hydrometer in there to monitor the environment, fyi. If weight/sourcing a glass tank is problematic for some, I would say these gasket boxes are probably the best plastic alternative. Visibility definitely isn't as good as a glass enclosure, but I think you could successfully maintain the right environment.
I'm glad you have found a system that is working for you and your hermit crabs. Thanks for sharing! How are things going 7 months later?
My mom and I rescued an abandoned Hermit Crab, i’ve been watching your videos to help improve my crabs home. My friend offered a larger tank and 3 hermit crabs seeing i own one and they can’t be alone
That's great! Thank you for rescuing and adopting. I'm glad our videos are helping you. Let us know if you have any questions! Welcome to the "crabby" life 😁
@@CrabCentralStation thank you so much! I will most definitely let y’all know if i have any questions, though i do have one. How come my hermie isn’t eating? He has broccoli, cilantro, and raspberries in his dish
It could be stress. Keep changing things out. They need a lot of protein, 50% of their meal. Foraging items are great too; moss, bark, leaves, worm castings, green sand, millet.
@@CrabCentralStation thank you!
I can’t believe that your already almost at 5,000 subscribers I remember I first started watching and you had like 200 subs...
We can't believe it either! We are so thankful for all of you guys!
@@CrabCentralStation is jungle mix a good sub?
Hi KittyBee.... no, just play sand and EE. We actually have a long time crab keeper that recently ran an experiment on different substrates. His crabs liked some of the test substrates, but came up with deformities after molting in it. I would stick with what we know works.
@@CrabCentralStation would kinetic sand work for hermit crabs?
No, I'm sorry, play sand is the only safe sand for hermit crabs.
I recently found your channel. Thank you a lot I have two crabs Phil and Carnival. I have learned a lot from you. I put a hamster wheel in the tank and they love it especially carnival. He climbs all over it trying to get to the top. You may not believe me but he has moved two shells and has blocked it from moving and has finally made it to the top.
Silly crab!
My first tank was not what they needed but after I found this channel they love there life
Yay! I love stories like this! Thanks for sharing!
What’s the best way you have found to attach the reptile carpets or climbing walls??
We just laid the carpet on the shelf and put things on top to keep it in place. We don’t have any climbing walls currently except for our one 3D background, so I’m not sure what you’re referring to?
I love how much time you actually spend with each tank
Thank you! We need to do another one of these. It's been awhile!
Id love to see a video of how fo add a topper. Do you have to have the terrarium style or can you use a regular tank? Also whats best choices for water dish/tanks? Thanks!
We have a video on easy hermit crab pools that will help you out with some ideas. Also, tomorrow we have an advanced water pool video coming out! Yay! We have some topper tutorials in the works 😊 so stay tuned!
th-cam.com/video/g828cdCYaPo/w-d-xo.html
Great video, I am so happy your channel has grown!
Thank you so much!
Just Curious, did You get the idea of doing a segment like this one from Hermits, Horses, and Hounds..?
Hi! We didn’t get this idea from them, our subscribers asked for this video! We actually had one filmed before they posted their newest video but sadly it got corrupted and we had to restart, otherwise this would have been posted a month ago. We don’t want to create competition. If we got the idea from them, we would have credited them. Also, it’s a common pet tuber series, she may have done it with hermit crabs first, but we had no idea! 😊
It is hermits hounds and horses not hermits horses and hounds
Can u also do an update on the baby hermit crab please
On our personal Zoea Larvae that we are trying to raise to captive bred hermit crabs or the 2018 captive bred hermit crabs from Mary Akers?
wow this is great you do this. Bravo.
Thank you! We love reviewing subscribers tanks!
Can you make a video on how you make you hermit crab pools
Yes! Keep a look out for our next tat chat ;)
I have 2 hermit crabs and there tank in a 10 gallon and I don’t know if that’s enough room for them to roam and I need some advice
Hello, we really recommend 10 gallons a crab. Because you have two crabs, we would recommend a 20 gallon tank! Check out our basic hermit crab care fo some basic tips!
Hi! I have another question for you ladies 😊 I was given a tank that does not have a proper lid. Due to shut downs around my area there is no one that can make me a glass piece at the moment. My dad was going to make me a lid made out of outdoor PVC board and I’m wondering if that is safe to use. If not, I can always use cling wrap and cardboard for now. Thank you!
Or he has pexiglass he can cut for me too if that is a safer option
PVC can be unsafe depending on the type. I honestly can’t remember which kind is safe on the top of my head but a safer option is plexi glass
Crab Central Station thank you very much! 😊
I have a beta fish and just got my daughter a crabbie. I was wondering if I can sometimes add in some of the beta food
Unfortunately no :/ there are some chemicals that can Inhibit their molting hormones and kill the crabbies!
I have marine crabs, so this is all better than I could do haha.
I am new to Hermit Crabs and wanted to know if I could use Beach Sand instead of buying Play Sand? I live near Gulf Shores AL is why I ask & I'm there every weekend. Any help would be appreciated & I love your videos, very much needed!
Unfortunately, beach sand is not good for a captive environment. Stick with playsand!
Wow great tanks!!! Love it!
We love doing these vids! Our subscribers always impress us!
finaly im find youtuber that know what to do with hermit crab u r so good keep it like it ^-^
Thank you!
Hermits hounds and horses
Can you do this again here soon? I’m getting a new hermit crab tank and I would love some advice!
Hey!! I have a question. Recently I added a hiding dark spot for my 2 crabs in a 10 gallon tank. Now, the hardly ever leave the spot!! They both stay inside all the time. I even added a second spot but hardly leave it. I also hardly see them eat or drink. Is this a problem?
Hello! Crabs love to hide and it is not a pressing concern. Did you do the PPS (PPDS) method upon purchase?
The wit, eco can become acidic!? How long does that.take!? Do I have to change my eco earth substrate?
If you have the 5:1 ratio you are good. If you use 100% ecoearth…. I would suggest changing it to the 5:1 play sand to ecoearth.
The tank toppers, as you call them, what are they and where do you get them? Does the tank have to have it? I also bought 2 1gallon tanks for their pools, I have the fresh water in, but am concerned that the filter system will clean the salt right out of the salt water, will it? Also my crabies don't seem to be interested or able to get in it even though I have put a ladder with the plastic craft material woven through it and down almost to the bottom of the tank. Where do you get a glass lid for tanks? I'm trying hard to get my tank set up right, but its costing more than I can do all at once. Then I screwed up when I went to the beach and brought home 5 more crabs, so now I'm pretty sure my tank is probably too small now but I figure they are still better off than in them beach stores. I wanted to save them all, but knew I couldn't. Idk if you answer back personally through messages on messenger or here, but I am waiting your reply. I'm going to apologize in advance for driving you guys crazy. I just want to get their crabitat right.
Hi! You won’t drive us crazy, we are happy to help. 😊 The tank topper is an additional level to the tank that adds climbing areas in the tank. It is optional. It doesn’t add to molting space so it doesn’t allow you to have more crabs in a tank. We recommend 10 gallons per Crab in the tank. So if you have 5 total, you’d need a 50 gallon tank. The filter system won’t clean out the salt, it will stay salty. You can get a salinity gauge to monitor the salinity of the water if you want. If you don’t think your crabs can get in or out you will want to find something else that will allow that. We have fake plants and aquarium decor leading up to and inside our pools. The crabs will go in the water when they are ready, they know they need it to survive so they’ll find it as long as they can get to it. Glass lids can be found online or also hand made. Ours are handmade, I’ll link a video where we learned how to do it.
th-cam.com/video/whwqdsF4GiI/w-d-xo.html
They’re super easy to make. We got our glass from a local glass cutter. We do also do personal messaging if you’d prefer on Instagram or the messaging system through our Facebook page. Both can be found at CrabCentralStation
Hey!! Question could a hermit crab eat a dead Pray mantis ? We had a bug project and I caught a better pray mantis so I was wondering?
Hi! I’d say no just to be safe. Typically when you catch bugs you don’t know what they’ve been around or exposed to. The bug could have ingested pesticides or something toxic to hermit crabs. While I am not actually positive hermit crabs can have a praying mantis, it’s too risky!
@@CrabCentralStation Oh ok well I won't then! you have a good point. And it's so cool that they can eat so many different things . But dose the toxic stuff apply to all bugs because I really wanted to put some rolly pollys in there .
We typically don’t recommend adding animals that have been outside into your tank. For isopods such as Rolly Pollys you’d have to keep them in a container and cycle out the bad pesticides and such (which takes many months). I’m sure there’s information on the internet on how to do that. But we recommend buying isopods from a breeder that way you know they’re safe and have no sicknesses.
How do I get leaves and bark ready for hermit crabs?
We first rinse off the leaves in the sink, them dry, then freeze leaves and small pieces of bark in our freezer for 48 hours.
Could you do a video on hermit crab handling, how to do it properly or if you even recommend it at all?
Hi! We totally can. We don’t recommend handling except for wellness checks or necessary reasons
Can you please make more videos of what stuff are most recommended for new hermit crab owners I just got 2 small ones
Absolutely! You can check out our website at www.crabcentralstation.com too. We have a favorite products button with links that might help you out.
Thanks Crab Central Station
Help! Was doing so good with my new larger tank then... ANTS! Is borax safe around the tank? Not directly in it? I heard borax and karo draws and kills ants....what to do???
No, no... don't use borax. If the ants are in the sub, you'll have to redo the tank. Just use some ant traps around the our outside the tank. You can put vassaline around the lid to keep ants out of the tank.
Hi! I just got my pet hermit crab yesterday I’m inspired by you so can I have some more tips?
Hi! Thanks for watching. If you have questions feel free to ask! One of our biggest tips is if you’re starting out without the proper supplies and tank set up, always do research and then fix the tank! This will save you money and frustration. When we first started, we bought many things that turns out weren’t safe. So, definitely research and then change things. But if you’re starting out with the correct things than just continue to research all the time! Even we are always doing research. Our two favorite resources are www.crabstreetjournal.org and the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society Facebook group
Hey! i wanted to get into hermit crabs but I live in the southern hemisphere where its quite warm, what alterations do I need to make to my tank in regards to heat and humidity?
If your house temp is 70 80 you should be good so you just need to have the humidity i have mine at 70
As long as your heat and humidity are in the range of 75-85% for humidity and 75-85F (23-30C) for heat then there shouldn't be any alterations needed! You may not need a heat mat if it is warm enough where you are. I know that some people in Indonesia don't have a completely sealed lid because it is very humid there. But as long as your target heat and humidity are being met, you probably won't need to make many alterations.
I have a problem! My crab is not eating and almost never moves, what do I do?!
Hello! There could be several reasons for this. Do you mind Dm ing us on insta? It is easiest for us to help with this kinda stuff over there!
Hi love your channel! Would you mind explaining to me how lifting the lid on a glass tank let’s out less humidity then lifting the lid on a plastic tub? To me it seems like the same amount of humidity is let out whether it’s plastic or glass. I have always recommended a tub to people who can’t afford a huge tank and I don’t really understand how a tank is any better (as long as you don’t mind not being able to see them as well of course). Thanks!
Thanks for supporting the channel. That's a great question! Most aquarium tanks have a hinged lid. So when you open it for feedimg/maintenance, you only expose a portion of the tank. Larger tanks even have a dividing support bar, which allows for two hinged lids - so only 1/4 of the tank would be opened, allowing heat/humidity to escape. Another reason is that glass is an excellent insulator, I keeps the heat in the tank nicely, whereas the plastic tote is much more difficult to regulate heat in (especially during cold winter months). One more reason we don't recommend totes as permanent hermit crab homes is because they are not as stable as a tank. If a tote is bumped, scooted, or picked up to move to a different location (which we have found is one of the reasons folks like totes, easier to move), molt caves collapse and disturb molting crabs. As you mentioned, viewing is another reason to not use them. If you can't see your hermit crabs.... why have them? It's kind of like putting a fish in a tupperware storage bowl. I hope this helps answer your question, I appreciate that you asked! We all learn by asking questions like this one.
I’m so exited I’m upgrading my crabs to a forty gallon and I’m hoping to add a topper!!!
Yay!!!
Can you give info or make a video about plastic containers if they are okay for a crabitat? Without personal bias, I want facts!
I’m so excited!!
So are we!!
Is it ok to use sponges as a way for them to get out of the water?
Hi! We don't recommend using sponges because they can harbor bacteria and mold easily. It is best to find something else to put in the water :)
Thank you!
Hi I have a question for you guys :)
I am about to set up my tank and I am wondering if you guys use a false bottom? I have been reading about them and I’d like to know what you think of them! Thanks in advance
We don’t use a false bottom! They’re not really necessary and can often cause algae and bacterial blooms
Crab Central Station thank you so much! I appreciate your quick response 😄 I was worried about not having one.
You’re welcome!
Hey I was wondering will my hermit. Crab die from to much humidity and also one of them has only one eye will she survive?
Hi! There’s not a ton of research on how badly too high humidity can hurt a hermit crab. What we do know is that they live in areas with humidity around 75-85%. We also know that hermit crabs have modified gills, which means that they need a combination of air and water. Too much of one of them will not be balanced for what their gills need. We can not say, 100% your crabs will die from too high humidity. But we look at what is in the wild and use that in our tanks. We always will recommend keeping the humidity in the correct ranges due to the lack of actual scientific proof of harm. And yes, your hermit crab with one eye should survive! It will either grow back if it was lost due to a bad molt or stay gone if it was born that way.
@@CrabCentralStation Well thanks ! I just got her so hopefully it grows back!
So only saltwater, no freshwater?
Land hermit crabs need both fresh and salt water dishes, deep enough for your largest hermit crab to fully submerge in.
@@CrabCentralStation Thank you so much!
I just bought 3 new hermit crabs and Is it safe to mixed eco earth with hermit crab sand? Thanks in advance. I’m a new hermit crab owner .
Hi! If the hermit crab sand is made with calcium carbonate or is calcium sand, no. When calcium sand gets wet, it clumps up and dries out. Hermit crabs keep water in their shells and when the sand gets in their shell, it dries like concrete locking them in.
Crab Central Station Hey !Thank you 😊 and so is eco earth safe to use then ? Like do I need salt water to mix it with the eco earth so it can build up ?
We have an entire video on substrate that may help! th-cam.com/video/CYI-s1DOb-k/w-d-xo.html
Crab Central Station Okay Thank you so much ! I’m new at this lol and thanks again! 😊
No problem! Any time 😊
When are y’all doing a part 2? I would like to submit my tank
We don't have a date for that just yet but we like to do tank reviews about every 2 months.
Yes Im so excited
I need help keeping my tank humid I got the heat down but no matter how much I mist I can't keep up🥺 HELPPP
Hi! Can you talk about how your tank is set up, what you’re doing for heating, lids ect
What heat source are you using? That could be the cause of low humidity. Also, what type of lid do you have on your tank?
Is it better to buy two crabs at one time when first starting my tank? Or can I start with just one crab for now? And if so how long till I need to add the other crab as I've heard they don't like to be alone. Last question does it matter about what sex they are like for example two males, two females, male and female just curious. Thank a lot.
Hi! We recommend doing all the research necessary and getting the tank set up before getting your hermit crabs. Then, you can get the number of hermit crabs you want. Definitely start with 2. What you don’t want is to have to be worried about getting the tank set up in time and rush it while you have hermit crabs waiting. We also recommend doing the PPS method which we have covered in a video. The gender doesn’t matter! In correct conditions, hermit crabs will mate and spawn eggs but they are only viable if you care for them.
I may have sent in a submission but I also just re- did my tank while watching your live stream when you were cleaning the babies water so am I able to re- send new pics?
Yes! You can re send them in if you need to, just let us know in the email and we will delete the old photos.
I just finished my new tank today lol
my tank gets fog on it, is that not supposed to happen
Any condensation should be wiped off. It is common when the air in the room outside of the tank is colder than the air inside the tank. You can try and cover the tank with a blanket at night while you sleep. That may help keep it down.
@@CrabCentralStation makes sense. i like to sleep in a cold room so i keep and blanket on the tank and wipe it off in the morning.
Am I able to send my hermit crabs cage in and if I can how do I do it
Hi! We do not have submissions open right now. We have lots of tanks to get through. When it is open again we will post on the community tab to let everyone know. It may be a while before we open submissions again, but we will be sure to let you guys know
I need help. I need to know if there is a way to pm on here?
Hi! You can message us through our Facebook or Instagram pages
Can’t wait!!
Us either!
Bc I have a hermit crab and he is all ways mad a me when I pick him up
Hi Rosa! We personally do not recommend that you handle your carbs unless it is absolutely necessary! It stresses our little friends out quite a bit :)
Hi, what is a 'topper'?
Hi Eileen Bowers! Great question. A "topper" is another tank that has been placed on top of the base tank. This gives more vertical space for the crabs to climb. We use exoterra tanks as toppers because they have front opening doors, making tank maintenance much easier. If you take a look at our Tank Reveal video or our Crab Room Tour video, you will get a good look at our toppers.
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do you need eco earth for them? can you respond quick?!
Sorry! We have school and work all day and can’t respond as quickly as before. We recommend using eco earth because it helps to hold molt caves, provide humidity, and the hermit crabs eat it. We would say it is needed but everyone care and opinions are up to them. We can’t force anything on anyone
Wheres the footage it's all distorted.
I'm not sure what's happening for you. I just pulled up the video and was able to watch it with no distortion.
@@CrabCentralStation yea couldn't watch it idk
Would love for you to check are tank out
No more videos 🥺🥺🥺🥺😔
Don’t worry! We’re working on some. Since school has started we have less time to edit but we are doing our best to get a video out!
I entered the giveaway 🤗
Can I have a Pet hermit crab in your video
We don’t have any hermit crabs for adoption right now, I’m so sorry.
i really want to do this with my hermit crab channel. Check it out!
Hi Happy Hermits! Cool!
Can you sell it to me
Sell you the tank?
Please please please please please please please please please please
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Your eyes have a good color
Thank you!