However, similar to Wai, I had problems with aggression between crabs, especially during the "moulting" times. Another issue I had is keeping the heat above 25c during winter, I really need a CHE during the winter!
So curious what has everyone's biggest challenge been
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aussieJJDude
- Zoea V
- Posts: 432
- Joined: 02 Mar 2012, 19:30
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 8
- Total gallons: 65
- Total tanks: 2
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Re: So curious what has everyone's biggest challenge been
For me, humidity has never been a problem!
However, similar to Wai, I had problems with aggression between crabs, especially during the "moulting" times. Another issue I had is keeping the heat above 25c during winter, I really need a CHE during the winter!
However, similar to Wai, I had problems with aggression between crabs, especially during the "moulting" times. Another issue I had is keeping the heat above 25c during winter, I really need a CHE during the winter!
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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appps
- Zoea III
- Posts: 292
- Joined: 15 Jul 2011, 13:01
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 6
- Total gallons: 57
- Total tanks: 1
- Location: NSW
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Re: So curious what has everyone's biggest challenge been
Yeah our electricity bill is always really high. Refusing to consider it might be our tank 
. Sometimes ignorance is bliss lol
. Sometimes ignorance is bliss lolAnnette
Carer of 5 Australian Land Hermit Crabs
Fili & Voldemort since 12/07/2011
Turbo since 29/09/2011
Frederickson & Kai 12/02/2012
and our new addition Stripey Ninja 25/10/2014
Our Crab tank setup & Journal -http://crabbycreatures.wordpress.com
Carer of 5 Australian Land Hermit Crabs
Fili & Voldemort since 12/07/2011
Turbo since 29/09/2011
Frederickson & Kai 12/02/2012
and our new addition Stripey Ninja 25/10/2014
Our Crab tank setup & Journal -http://crabbycreatures.wordpress.com
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emmac350
- Coenobita
- Posts: 1949
- Joined: 22 Sep 2008, 08:08
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 6
- Total gallons: 40
- Total tanks: 2
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Re: So curious what has everyone's biggest challenge been
That's me too. Before I had to leave the crabs at the babysitter's I kept the house's heat pretty low and just had the tank going on its own thermostat (I love my thermostat for taking the guesswork/stress out of keeping the temperature right at least!). If I had my crabs here I think it would be easier to deal with as my heat is gas, not electric. Different bills, more ways to *forget* where that money's going!
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Wai
- Administrator
- Posts: 2918
- Joined: 01 Nov 2004, 14:12
- Gender: Male
- Hermit crabs: 6
- Total gallons: 45
- Total tanks: 1
- Location: Victoria, Australia
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Re: So curious what has everyone's biggest challenge been
Just a correction to my previous post - the crab who was killed was Charon, not Vesta. I now have a tank of male crabs only.
Wai
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Ginger
- Zoea II
- Posts: 212
- Joined: 22 Nov 2014, 12:19
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 11
- Total gallons: 60
- Total tanks: 3
Re: So curious what has everyone's biggest challenge been
It would be interesting to see if any different behaviours came from a one-gender tank...
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babesbarn
- Zoea III
- Posts: 270
- Joined: 30 Aug 2010, 04:20
- Gender: Female
- Hermit crabs: 2
- Total gallons: 20
- Total tanks: 1
- Location: Jersey Shore
Re: So curious what has everyone's biggest challenge been
I purchased a 3 inch shell never realizing how huge it was. I think my crabs got scared of it when I placed it inside the tank as just decoration. It looked like a Giant Crab God. Wow was it big. Shells are a problem for the big guys. If you check out my "journal" you will see I now have seven crabs. My biggest problem now is the size of the tank appropriate for this increase.I have three wearing 2 inch shells and four smaller ones now. I was thinking maybe a 90 gallon tank and make a big gymnasium for them someday. They are thriving extremely well. I spend a fortune on food, water and stuff. Any suggestions.