Yay! I was so excited for this video and thanks sooo much for the feedback you gave me. :D I am glad to say I noticed the thermometer a week ago and saw that it wasn’t changing so I have changed to a digital one. Thanks so much for including my tank, I really look up to you. I would love more decoration videos, the ones you make are my favourite! Ps- thanks for pronouncing my channel name right, lots of people muck that up XD
One of my crabs “Wolf” actually prefers the kind of shell in the first picture(I guess he is partial to ovals) great vid by the way :D .ps Wolf is the most clumsy crab I’ve ever seen XD
I love hermit crabs so much! I have 3 purple pinchers, one is female. I currently have a 10 gallon but for my 13th birthday I'm going on a huge shopping spree. I'm getting a new tank, decor, shells, all of that.
Glad you are enjoying my channel! I am not currently making anymore videos like this one, but if you would still like to send me some photos of your crabitat you can email them @hermitshoundsandhorses@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @hermits_hounds_and_horses
I currently have a 5.5 gallon tank but I plan on getting a 20 gallon or bigger by the end of the month. I just got mine a few days ago with one of them being from the beach market which I had no idea was so abusive until I looked it up when I got home. The next day I went to the pet store and got him a friend. Right now I'm waiting for my turbo shells to arrive in the mail hoping that they will ditch those nasty, painted shells! I've been spending money left and right to properly care for these guys 😣 after doing homework I just feel so horrible for supporting the beach trade even though I didn't know how cruel it is.
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Thanks! I'm doing my best. The one from the beach market unfortunately passed away because my duel thermometer and hydrometer didn't work properly so once my electric thermostat that plugs into the heat pad came in the mail it told me that my tank was 86 degrees farenheit! 😥 my other one survived just fine and is rather active plus I got him two more cage mates from Petco that are settling in wonderfully. All of them are eating and changing shells but after that incident I've been keeping a close eye on the temperature and I returned the busted thermostat.
I have not tiny but not small... there in between. But I only do 2 gallons per crab I use a certain guide line when it comes to space but I have a second floor I’m getting a bigger tank for my birthday!
I went to padree and went into a suviner shop for a snow globe and saw painted hermit crabs new that looked like abuse there was no food or water there was dead ones out the shell so I got the largest ones and most active they tried to sell me a wire cage I said no and took them on my 10 hour car ride home there now in a 20 gallon long the 3 of them with 5 inches of eco earth cork wood thing salt fresh water bowls shells and a live succulent there prety big about 3 inches but arnt verry active I found out they need a heater im ordering jt tomorrow I have had them about 2 weeks
Hey quick question so me and my kids we saved these hermit crabs from a very bad situation ( 3 ) crabs they allllll are in painted shells I put a ton of new shells In the tank to help it along but how can you speed up the process? I heard you mention it so I was wondering
I need help I have 3 little hermit crabs and they won't eat I had them already like 3 weeks like in 2 weeks they just dig and now they won't come out I did check on them they are ok but I got them stuff to climb on and its a 10 gallon tank and I got stuff for them to hide to but there all in the dirt they won't come out I don't know if there molting because it's been like 3 days that they been in there with out coming out to eat or drink what should I do.?
Stay calm, they are probably molting or at least de-stressing, which is common for newly purchased crabs. If they do come, I recommend feeding them popcorn, honey, cashews, and any type of meat are their favorites.
I really liked to send you pictures from my 300 gallon crabitat for my 9 hermit crabs ( 2 strawberry hermit, 3 violas, 1 cavipes, 1 Ruggy, 2 brevimanus) but don't know your email address. Greetings from Germany ♡
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Thank you. She sadly passed about a month ago but now i have 2 hermit crabs thta also have much better care do to your videos! Thank you!
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Nice! Do I have to clean the aquarium like how I do with the fish? Can you upload a video on cleaning a hermit crab habitat please and thank you!
When it comes to cannibalism, I have hermit crabs and best way to avoid this is diet. I feed my hermit crabs meats everyday like freeze dried meal worms, different fish, shrimp and I never have such an issue, they are omnivores and need meat proteins or will resort to cannibalism
Idk about those shells being bad 3 out of 6 of my crabs are wearing those shells by choice And 1 has constantly been in that style for two years I think crabs are just picky and some prefer different shells
Links:
Proper Shells:
www.hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=92552
Water & Pools:
m.ua-cam.com/video/-3ghhYlWrtA/v-deo.html
Safe & Unsafe Wood:
crabstreetjournal.org/blog/2014/02/18/safe-and-unsafe-wood/
I have hermit crabs and they seem to be lazy. How do I fix that?
Ryan Wolf it may be a diet thing?
@@weirdo2466 they are nocturnal not lazy
@@Olivia-oz4rk there even sluggish at night, however I changed there diet and there doing much better now so I assume it's what I fed them
Ugh I'm cringing at myself, I'm doing way better now and I have done a lot more re-search and now I'm taking very good care of them
That's great!
story- I bought a $14 pack of shells and the hermits cant even get into them!
Lol! I did the same thing but $16
Yay! I was so excited for this video and thanks sooo much for the feedback you gave me. :D I am glad to say I noticed the thermometer a week ago and saw that it wasn’t changing so I have changed to a digital one. Thanks so much for including my tank, I really look up to you. I would love more decoration videos, the ones you make are my favourite!
Ps- thanks for pronouncing my channel name right, lots of people muck that up XD
Awww! Thanks so much!
P.S. I love your channel name!
Awww! Thanks so much!
P.S. I love your channel name!
Hermits, Hounds, and Horses thanks :D
Thanks for the advice I did a tank clean and have about 4 inches im gonna buy more eco earth
One of my crabs “Wolf” actually prefers the kind of shell in the first picture(I guess he is partial to ovals) great vid by the way :D .ps Wolf is the most clumsy crab I’ve ever seen XD
He might be an Ecuadorian crab. They are less common but like shells with oval shaped openings.
You helped me out a lot I’m getting hermit crabs tomorrow so maybe I’ll send u pictures ^~^
A good brand to buy shells is turbo :)
Turbo isn't a brand its a type of shell
Turbo isn’t a brand, it’s a type of shell that mostly purple pinchers like
Yea i got purple pinchers and hes in a turbo
Your so creative I love it , my hermits should be coming In soon great ideas!
Thank you!
I love hermit crabs so much! I have 3 purple pinchers, one is female. I currently have a 10 gallon but for my 13th birthday I'm going on a huge shopping spree. I'm getting a new tank, decor, shells, all of that.
Tank upgrades are so much fun!
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 yeah!! I just got it the other day now :) it took forever to set up lol
I am planning on getting more crabs but I want to make sure that I am doing well with the care first
I am bing watching your channel and I'm in love with it!! Were do I send you the photos of my tank? I'd like your opnion
Glad you are enjoying my channel! I am not currently making anymore videos like this one, but if you would still like to send me some photos of your crabitat you can email them @hermitshoundsandhorses@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @hermits_hounds_and_horses
I always learn so much from this channel im so sad she quit but i understand.
I currently have a 5.5 gallon tank but I plan on getting a 20 gallon or bigger by the end of the month. I just got mine a few days ago with one of them being from the beach market which I had no idea was so abusive until I looked it up when I got home. The next day I went to the pet store and got him a friend. Right now I'm waiting for my turbo shells to arrive in the mail hoping that they will ditch those nasty, painted shells! I've been spending money left and right to properly care for these guys 😣 after doing homework I just feel so horrible for supporting the beach trade even though I didn't know how cruel it is.
It's okay! We have all been there. It is great to hear that you are researching and taking proper care of your crabs now!
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Thanks! I'm doing my best. The one from the beach market unfortunately passed away because my duel thermometer and hydrometer didn't work properly so once my electric thermostat that plugs into the heat pad came in the mail it told me that my tank was 86 degrees farenheit! 😥 my other one survived just fine and is rather active plus I got him two more cage mates from Petco that are settling in wonderfully. All of them are eating and changing shells but after that incident I've been keeping a close eye on the temperature and I returned the busted thermostat.
so any shells from the beach that a hermit crab can fit in is okay for it
Beginner’s guide to care would be great.
Can you do this again? I would love some advice on my setup!
I am no longer accepting crabitats, but I do have 5 videos in this series that you can watch.
Hermits, Hounds, and Horses
Okay! Ty btw love your content
I have not tiny but not small... there in between. But I only do 2 gallons per crab I use a certain guide line when it comes to space but I have a second floor I’m getting a bigger tank for my birthday!
I love watching this series
Yay! Glad you are enjoying it!
I went to padree and went into a suviner shop for a snow globe and saw painted hermit crabs new that looked like abuse there was no food or water there was dead ones out the shell so I got the largest ones and most active they tried to sell me a wire cage I said no and took them on my 10 hour car ride home there now in a 20 gallon long the 3 of them with 5 inches of eco earth cork wood thing salt fresh water bowls shells and a live succulent there prety big about 3 inches but arnt verry active I found out they need a heater im ordering jt tomorrow I have had them about 2 weeks
For my shells I get them from gift shops near the beach they are natural and have round openings
That is how I get mine too! Definitely the best way to do it, but unfortunately not an option for everyone.
Can you do this again because I’m getting a hermit crab on the weekend and I need some advice
I need help with mine I’m stuck with a 5 gallon tank and only have moss I need help squeezing all the decorations and stuff plz give advice
You need a bigger tank.
Hermits, Hounds, and Horses yeah but I only have a summer job
@@drunkotaku then don't get pets if you aren't financially ready to.
Cole Tamburelli got them a 30 gallon a few weeks after that they are thriving now
@@drunkotaku that's good
How can a send you a picture of my tank?
Hey quick question so me and my kids we saved these hermit crabs from a very bad situation ( 3 ) crabs they allllll are in painted shells I put a ton of new shells In the tank to help it along but how can you speed up the process? I heard you mention it so I was wondering
You should watch my latest video all about shells.
I need help I have 3 little hermit crabs and they won't eat I had them already like 3 weeks like in 2 weeks they just dig and now they won't come out I did check on them they are ok but I got them stuff to climb on and its a 10 gallon tank and I got stuff for them to hide to but there all in the dirt they won't come out I don't know if there molting because it's been like 3 days that they been in there with out coming out to eat or drink what should I do.?
Stay calm, they are probably molting or at least de-stressing, which is common for newly purchased crabs. If they do come, I recommend feeding them popcorn, honey, cashews, and any type of meat are their favorites.
You should make a shop that people can get stuff for hermit crabs 🐚
It is definitely something I have considered.
Interesting video! I liked seeing everyone's tanks and you giving their feedback 💞
Thanks!
Question, on one of your previous video you said to use popsicle sticks and glue to make stuff for them to climb around, what kind of glue?
I believe I used Elmer’s clear and non-toxic
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Thank you, now I can rebuild old toys for them that was too time consuming to maintain.
I bought a dollar AMA shell and my crab uses it
I’ve had my crabs for about 3 years and they never submerge themselves in water. Do you know what this would be?
Some species, or individual crabs don't like to submerge. It is completely fine.
Can you help me I got a new crab but I did not know one was molting what should I do my new crab is leveling him alone is that good
I would leave him alone and put up a barrier so the other crabs can't get to him.
I just got my hermit crab
Are vertical enclosures ok for hermit crabs?
Yes, but the amount of crabs you can have is determined by molting space, so it limits the number of crabs.
I am considering buying some hermits but I’m wondering if they smell?
No they don't
Please do a part three
Next will be part 5
I have all kinds of stuff that you said not to use... I don’t want my sweet Shelly to die 😢 and that stuff costs money and what I have costed 101$
I recommend you watch my latest video on making a crabitat out stuff in your house. It is safe and much cheaper.
I really liked to send you pictures from my 300 gallon crabitat for my 9 hermit crabs ( 2 strawberry hermit, 3 violas, 1 cavipes, 1 Ruggy, 2 brevimanus) but don't know your email address.
Greetings from Germany ♡
Wow! I would love to see your crabitat! Email is hermitshoundsandhorses@gmail.com or Instagram @hermits_hounds_and_horses
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 done ♡ really courious about your opinion, i really would appreciate your Feedback ♡
Whats a good species i want one that is sweet and active and kinda big please help
Personally I love purple pinchers, they are one of the largest, and the easiest to care for.
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 oh okay thank you
oh and thank you
My hermit crab is glued in her shell!!!!!!! Do you know if i would be able to elp her or will she die! If you know, then pls make a vid on it! Thx!
Sorry I don't have a definitive answer. I would just wait and see.
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Thank you. She sadly passed about a month ago but now i have 2 hermit crabs thta also have much better care do to your videos! Thank you!
Btw thanks for the video boy or girl we always thought it was the big claw And small
Can I use driftwood in my crabitat?
Yes, if you bake it first.
ayeeeee my brothers jawn is in this
please do diy i love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do the Hermit Crabs pinch you?
They can, although mine never have.
@@hermitshoundsandhorses9971 Nice! Do I have to clean the aquarium like how I do with the fish? Can you upload a video on cleaning a hermit crab habitat please and thank you!
I have six crabs I was so scared of them this my 3 try
I have 1 turtle his name is mr.t he is in my Uncle's room🐢🐢
So cute!
When it comes to cannibalism, I have hermit crabs and best way to avoid this is diet. I feed my hermit crabs meats everyday like freeze dried meal worms, different fish, shrimp and I never have such an issue, they are omnivores and need meat proteins or will resort to cannibalism
I 100% agree!
Can I use 5 gal for 2
It's is recommended to have at least 5 gallons per crab, unless they are very small. So a 10 gallon would be better.
Both please 😊
Idk about those shells being bad 3 out of 6 of my crabs are wearing those shells by choice
And 1 has constantly been in that style for two years
I think crabs are just picky and some prefer different shells
You're right, they each seem to have a different preference.
Beginner crab care
Thanks!
I'm from USA
I well send u it now
DIYs
Beginners care
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