please help With new hermitcrabs?

Question

I have 3 crabs a 10 gallon tank. in the tank I have gravel and sand a shell with food a shell with water and sponge a dish with water for "wading" a few shells I dont know how to pick shells they will like or fit.a fish tank fake log they can hid under and this dirt thing that you soak first squeeze and put in a corner for them to dig in. What else do I need? how many can I keep in this size tank? The one I bouight just stays buried its not dead cuz I dug it up twice. I havent seen him eat or drink any thing is he molting? The tiny only came out twice then went and buried its self. The bigger one ive seen out and walking around and he eats he even took a treat out of my hand he usually sits under the fake log.So whats wrong with the other 2? Im pretty sure they are all purple pinchers. PLEASE HELP ME KEEP MY NEW FRIENDS ALIVE??????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????

Answer 1

http://www.hermit-crabs.com/

pretty much everything you need to know about hermit crabs, and more.

Answer 2

You're the first person whose question I've answered about hermits that knew the species of their crabs!

They may be molting as you suspect. They may also need moisture, and that's why they've dug into the hermit soil - it's moist from when you expanded it. Hermits need regular "baths", and may not have been getting them regularly where you bought them.

The immediate thing that I see missing from your list is a dish for saltwater - purple pincher hermits are marine and need salt as well as fresh water. "Extra" shells should have an opening just a little larger than the largest crab's current shell. If they're fairly close in size, when one move "up" each will move into the next bigger shell. BTW, they prefer natural shells, not the painted ones! And although your hermits are probably small now, they'll like a bigger tank as they grow - a 20 gallon long is the smallest I'd keep a group in.

Here are two websites that I really like for hermit care info - these really cover all you need to know about them:

http://www.hermit-crabs.com/
http://www.thecrabbagepatch.com/

Answer 3

Hermit crabs need heat,I have a 10 gal. tank I use a 60w red bulb it keeps my tank in the high 70's to low 80's where it need to be. they also need humidity at 70 to 80%.You need to get coconut fiber it come in blocks that you soak in water,I mix mine with sand deeper on one side of the tank so they can bury themselves to molt.An under tank heater on the same side as the light,one side it the hot side and the other the cool side.A metal lid sealed(press'n seal works) to keep in the heat & moisture.Shells need to have a bigger opening than the one there in,measure the openings & get a few different types.They also must have salt water(hermit crab salt)&Water conditiner.

Answer 4

properly your setup seems quite proper, so except you in trouble-free terms basically have been given him, or if there grew to become right into a unexpected exchange in issues, i don't comprehend the way he could be unwell. there's a sturdy threat he's on the threshold of molt. whilst a crab molts they generally consume and drink lots greater beneficial than known. confirm the sand is soft adequate to bury in and if he does finally end up digging himself in do no longer touch him till he comes back up. Molts can final as long as a month. in case you do no longer think of he's approximately to molt, i'd propose retaining him separated from the different crabs right here couple of days (or weeks) till he seems greater valuable. stored in captivity in sturdy circumstances, hermit crabs can stay around 5-two decades, yet maximum do no longer stay from now on than a million 3 hundred and sixty 5 days via advertisement advertising and incorrect care records. whether, yours look in quite sturdy care so except you have had him a protracted time then i do no longer think of he's death. confirm each and all of the crabs are additionally becoming to be some protein. provide them slightly cooked, un spiced meat as quickly as each a million-2 weeks. in case your crabs have painted shells, GET NEW SHELLS. Hermit crabs are generally bought with painted shells yet they are truthfully poisonous to crabs. If his shell is painted then which could be what made him unwell. If the shells are painted, you may desire to purchase new, organic shells or assemble your individual from the coastline. Disinfect them incredibly properly (positioned them in boiling water for a jiffy) and as quickly as they change the shells and depart the painted ones empty, do away with them. whether their shells are not painted confirm they nonetheless have quite some empty ones. Crabs like switching lots. desire that helped and that i'm hoping he's okay!

Answer 5

Nothins's wrong with your crabs. Their called hermit crabs for a reason, they like to hide. For shells, get one the size of its former shell, and one slightly bigger to fit into.

Answer 6

nothing they like to hide.

Answer 7

http://www.hermit-crabs.com

Visit this site and you should have plenty of information.