Got a Job For You Fam!
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- Zygote
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Got a Job For You Fam!
Hey guys, got a job for y'all! i just got a 55 gallon aquarium and I'm still in the process of cleaning it out. It's 48"L 12"W and 21"T and I've got TONS AND TONS of supplies and can get more. My question to you is what are your ideas to maximize space and create a crab paradise!
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emmac350
- Coenobita
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Vertical! Your crabs will have tons of room to climb so maximize it. Climbing things on the walls, create puzzles where they can only get to the treat you put in the tank one way so they have to figure it out. Logs/branches, climbing nets or the like on walls, etc. Maybe a hanging bridge or 3 between upper levels. Most of my crabs' time is spent in the upper levels so figure out something awesome!
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- Zygote
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Alright! My initial plan has been to have levels, so excited!
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aussieJJDude
- Zoea V
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Have like a "racing track" around the perimeter of the tank so the crabs can run around! 
Gives them space to run and play!
Gives them space to run and play!246L/65G - 'Tidal Jungle' (Crabs) | 246L/65g - 'Backwater Pool' (Fish/Snails) | 96L/25G - ''Twisted Minds" (Fish/Snails/Shrimp) | 300L/90G Fancy Pond (Goldfish)
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
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Love the hermits
- Zygote
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Awesome idea! totally doing that! Loving the idea guys!
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ladybug15057
- Coenobita
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
I agree with Emma, but just make sure you have a screen top or something where it is impossible for the little ones to escape by. These guys/gals here even climb the silicone on the inside of the tank corners! Once on top, a few still shimmy along the inside of the screen!
Marie (aka ladybug15057)
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emmac350
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Marie - YES! I've had several escapes that way, and even now crabs will climb up and hang around the top of the tank...and I have large crabs.
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Love the hermits
- Zygote
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Ha ha! odnt worry I've got a nice lit. Its solid gass that folds, but the black is plastic so you can poke air holes in it, and theres a slight gap for air in some places. I use some metal lid clips from the reptile area to help with extra security
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Love the hermits
- Zygote
- Posts: 20
- Joined: 30 Oct 2015, 10:39
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 5
- Total gallons: 20
- Total tanks: 1
Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Also I've got another question for y'all. Does anyone know of ANY way to get wood and climbing things for cheaper than pet stores?
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aussieJJDude
- Zoea V
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Re: Got a Job For You Fam!
Backyard? off the net? $2 shops?
246L/65G - 'Tidal Jungle' (Crabs) | 246L/65g - 'Backwater Pool' (Fish/Snails) | 96L/25G - ''Twisted Minds" (Fish/Snails/Shrimp) | 300L/90G Fancy Pond (Goldfish)
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.
I've never had any problems with 'Impulse Buying'. They're just animals that I forgot I had planned to get.