Ikea Detolf Crabitat Hack for under $100! Give your hermit crab pets a healthy, happy habitat with over 5 feet of climbing space!
PRICES MAY VARY. The unsung hero in the crabitat --- Seemingly simple, the special hermit crab leaf is an unsung hero. It provides shelter, an addition element to their diet, energy during recovery, balance pH and moisture levels. Give your pet a conducive habitat --- SunGrow Hermit Crab Leaves are around 2" (5 cm)) and are a must-have for any crab breeder. You will start to notice your crabs nibbling on the leaves within the day these leaves are introduced. Just like they would in their original habitat. Optimum Quality Leaves --- Products like bottled black-water extracts may contain other elements mixed in that may not be good for your pet. You could pick the leaves outside but you cannot be sure of the quality. The best assurance for your crab is to use SunGrow’s specially dried leaves. They are hand-picked to ensure that every single leaf is of optimum quality. Even Shrimps, Fishes & Snails Love Them --- Depending on your water tank size and the pH level needed, drop a few leaves into your water tank (you can use a pH tester or a drop checker). Over the next few days, the leaves will slowly settle down to the bottom. As they start to do so, they will soften and your fishes, shrimp and even snails will start to use the leaves as they see fit. Shrimps have been known to nibble on soft leaf, while fishes sometimes hide under them. Beneficial Leaves, Easy To Use --- Since SunGrow Special Leaves are raw, you don't have to boil them down. Simply drop these leaves straight into your crab’s tank... it's that easy to use. These leaves can be used in a cage as well, to make a more naturalistic cage. Our hand-picked leaves are the perfect addition to your crabitat. They may not be on the top of your shopping list now, but they are about to be. The 2-inch leaves are actually one of the most hardworking products in your tank, providing a whole slew of benefits for your hermit crabs. These leaves’ benefits are not limited to hermit crabs. They are useful even for the fishes, shrimps, frogs and even snails. The Leaves for the hermit crabs are rich in such elements that maintain the right pH and humidity level in their enclosure. It creates the right ambiance for hermit crabs who are unwell. When soft, the leaves also provide a diet supplement and crabs are known to nibble on these leaves. The leaves also form makeshift shelters for your pet to sleep on. You'll be sent 50 mini leaves in one pack. Simply drop them in the crab’s enclosure. The Catappa Leaves will give cellulose to your crabs that will make their shell strong and sturdy.
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Welcome to Hermit Crab Pool Boy Training 101! We hope the following information will cover hermit crab water pools from a-z. If we didn’t cover something here please feel free to comment or contact us.
Hermit crab habitat setup and basic needs includes seven elements that are required for healthy, happy and longer-living hermit crab pets.
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Originally written by Vanessa Pike-Russell After your crabitat is set up you will have to maintain it and your crabs. Below you will find a list of what tasks should be done daily, weekly and monthly.
Ikea Detolf Crabitat Hack for under $100! Give your hermit crab pets a healthy, happy habitat with over 5 feet of climbing space!
Ikea Detolf Crabitat Hack for under $100! Give your hermit crab pets a healthy, happy habitat with over 5 feet of climbing space!
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One thing many crab owners have yet to master is the humidity of their crabitat. It's just not an easy feat to accomplish. And much of the equipment is so expensive that it just doesn't seem to fit into our budgets. But there are a variety of ways to add water to the air. Some are more affordable than others. Some are more effective. Photo credit to the Oregon Hermit Crab Rescue. Click their name to learn more about this great rescue! Quick Easy Tips Keep the sand moist. This makes it easier for hermit crabs to dig, and naturally the water slowly evaporates into the air. This is probably the quickest, easiest, way to promote good humidity- although simply having wet sand will not create enough moisture in the air. You need to combine it with other techniques. Remember not to 'over-wet' your sand. It should be a sand castle consistency. There should never be puddles and the top layer should feel dry to the touch. Have large water areas. Both your saltwater and freshwater areas can be as big or as little as you like. But the bigger they are, the more water they hold, and the more water they evaporate into the air. Sponges. Contrary to popular belief, hermit crabs don't need sponges to drink. But sponges do help disperse water into the air. Keep a few sponges in your crabitat. Boil them once a month to prevent any bacterial growth. Other Ideas / Investments Waterfalls: Waterfalls make beautiful crabitat accessories, and most likely your hermit crabs will love you for the fresh flowing water. Unfortunately most commercial waterfalls are cheaply made and tend to break before you get your moneys worth. If you're more of a technical fixer-upper then these would work great. Most need modified a few times in order to work correctly, but once they are working they will quickly add a good amount of moisture into the air. Foggers: We still haven't decided if these are good or bad for a hermit crab. They most certainly don't hurt the crab, but they do tend to create an environment where mold loves to grow. They create a foggy haze throughout the aquarium which makes for a really tropical wet feel, but at the same time doesn't necessarily allow you to have full view of your crabitat at all times. Sprinklers: Hermit crabs naturally adore the rain. In their natural environment they are most active during rainfall. So an automatic sprinkler system is investment to make. It's a bit more expensive, yes. But at the same time it creates a natural feel and does an excellent job of putting much needed humidity into the air. Depending on your house temperature and your outdoors conditions, the timing of the 'rainpour' will be different from area to area. So you'll need to monitor the sprinklers for a few days to determine what's right. Humidifiers: These are a bit more expensive but a decent investment. They're probably one of the most convenient ways to keep the humidity level good. They monitor the humidity level and then can be set to keep the humidity between certain degrees which is exactly what hermit crabs require. DIY Humidifier: Most hermit crab owners don't invest in expensive equipment. They would much rather make their own. The easiest DIY Humidifier is simply an air pump with a bubbler attached to the tubing. Place this in one of your freshwater dishes and naturally let the water sprinkle around. This typically keeps a steady flow of moisture into the air, as well as keeping the sand wet which also promotes good humidity. Did you find this article helpful? Check out this article on 6 Easy Steps for Keeping A Clean Crabitat!
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