how many hermit crabs can i have in a ten gallon tank?i dont want two many but i know they like alot of company? anyone know>?
2007-07-08 12:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by Rachel Ann 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
How large of crabs? You could get quite a few smaller ones, but less if they're larger.
Considering all they need for their tank (freshwater dish and saltwater dish deep enough for soaking, food dish, hiding spot, climbing area, and extra shells), that doesn't give you a lot of extra room in a 10 gallon. And if you do get smaller crabs, hopefully they will live to grow a good bit larger (they can live for 20+ years and get 3" each, so plan for that when figuring out their "crabitat". I wouldn't plan for more than 3-4 medium sized or 5-6 small ones for a 10 gallon.
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2007-07-08 12:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its 6 crabs per 10-gallon-tank.
1 crab per gallon would seriously anger your hermit crabs and force them to fight!
Hope I helped!!
2007-07-08 12:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by The Riddler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much space should each of your crabs have in a tank?
Jumbo - 5 gallons each
Large - 4 gallons each
Med. - 3 gallons each
Small - 2 gallons each
Teeny/micro - 1 gallon each
2007-07-08 12:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by brandi9976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say that you could probaly have 1 a gallon so 10 total
2007-07-08 12:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by ekelly66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋