Unfortunately you can’t use plastic totes/containers as hermitcrab enclosures as the plastics used in manufacturing these kinds of containers are normally mixed with things like PVC(Polly Vinyl Chloride)plastic which is used to harden or strengthen weaker plastics and is seriously toxic to the crabs.
Q. Can you keep hermit crabs in a fish tank?
The ideal tank temperature for hermit crabs is between 72 and 78°F with a pH range between 8.1 and 8.4. The specific gravity of the tank should be between 1.021 and 1.028 with kH levels between 150 and 215 ppm. Just as aquarium fish require clean tank water and balanced chemistry levels, so do hermit crabs.
Table of Contents
- Q. Can you keep hermit crabs in a fish tank?
- Q. What type of water is best for hermit crabs?
- Q. How do I get my hermit crab to like me?
- Q. How long does it take for hermit crabs to get comfortable?
- Q. Do hermit crabs like light or dark?
- Q. Are LED lights bad for hermit crabs?
- Q. Do hermit crabs sleep a lot?
Q. What type of water is best for hermit crabs?
Hermit crabs require both freshwater and saltwater water sources to survive. Saltwater should be made using sea salt sold for marine fish and crustaceans.
Q. How do I get my hermit crab to like me?
Hold him by the shell with your dominant hand, placing your other hand just below his walking legs so they are touching your outstretched hand. If he wants to grab you, gently raise him a bit. If he can feel your palm beneath him, he’s less likely to pinch because he feels more secure and less likely to fall.
Q. How long does it take for hermit crabs to get comfortable?
It may take up to 2 months for your crab to adjust and become comfortable in it’s new surroundings. Never assume your hermit crab is dead until a very strong fishy odor begins to come from the tank.
Q. Do hermit crabs like light or dark?
Like all animals, pet hermit crabs require an appropriate balance of light and darkness. Hermit crabs need a natural cycle of 12 hours of light and 12 hours of dark conditions. This will replicate their living conditions in the wild. You should never leave a lamp on overnight in the enclosure.
Q. Are LED lights bad for hermit crabs?
Blue and Red LED lights can be used for night time viewing as the brightness is very low and it should mimic dusk for the hermit crabs. (They really are quite beautiful and make it easy to see the crabs.)
Q. Do hermit crabs sleep a lot?
Hermit crabs are nocturnal and will sleep throughout most of the day. It is vital to not fill the aquarium up with water, as the hermit crabs are land crabs. Place either shell grit or aquarium sand over the floor of the aquarium. Try to keep the sand dry at all times.
