Plants improve a tank’s visual appeal and make hermit crabs feel comfortable. When choosing live plants, ensure they grow vertically and don’t have a thick root system. Tropical plants and […]

Hermit crabs often encounter wood when exploring the wild. The Journal of Crustacean Biology stated that hermit crabs climb trees, which means wood in a hermit crab enclosure will be […]

You can make saltwater for hermit crabs by adding half a cup (4oz) of marine salt with 1 gallon of distilled water, as it’ll be chlorine-free. Never use table salt […]

Most kinds of sand are hermit crab-safe, except calcium sand (vita sand or reptile sand). It solidifies when exposed to moisture, which can trap or suffocate pet hermit crabs. Also, […]