EPIC Hermit Crab Room Tour! | By Crab Central Station

[@loveu2deathhh]

I honestly aspire to be you. when i started watching you i had a five gallon tank with two small hermit crabs. Now i have a twenty gallon high and two big bowls of salt water and freshwater with lots of hiding and greenery. you have taught me so much and im so grateful for this channel

[@CrabCentralStation]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! What a sweet testimony 💕. I appreciate you taking the time to send us this comment. I bet your crabbies are super happy too!

[@Ummmmmkay88]

LMAO

[@Uniquestarz112]

@@Ummmmmkay88bruh

[@marysullivan3129]

These hermies are living their best lives! Truly enjoy the content and learning more about proper husbandry. This crab room is spectacular😍

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks Mary Sullivan!

[@chloekatsexotics3541]

Yes! Same for me!

[@lorridanielslawson5323]

I don't see the link for a forever home I may need to use laptop not phone

[@MzClementine]

I am blown away. I'm still chuckling, your daughter getting you into this. I love a person that likes to dig deep for information. Such a lovely enclosure. I could watch them for hours. You should be so proud of yourself. Your husband is so cute, he's there to save the day. Brava my dear. Incredible teacher incredible mom and I guarantee your husband would say an incredible wife. That was so uplifting. My mother purchased me hermit crabs a long time ago. They live for 3 years. I went away to camp. Someone didn't change their water. My camp was for solid month. The humidity took their water away. I never had any more. My mom said I'm sorry I'll get you some more. I snarkily said so you can hurt them. No thanks. We moved down to Florida and I was able to watch them in their natural habitat. My mom would always tell me I promise I'll water them. I'm like it's okay, no thanks. I'd rather keep them in nature. This is just heavenly. I bet you they are the happiest hermit crabs in captivity..

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awe, what a sweet comment! Thank you for sharing! I'm sorry to read of your childhood crab story, I can tell it really hurt you. If you ever get back I to the hobby, you know where to find great care information! Also, you can now get captive bred hermit crabs! No more stealing them from the beaches and forcing the crabs to go through the horrendously industry!

[@Lala-tu9yh]

This has given me ideas on how to decorate my tank😁

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! I'm so glad! Have fun!

[@Uniquestarz112]

@@CrabCentralStationwe have 3 hermit crabs…how big should our tank be…

[@johnmurdoch8534]

I had hermit crabs as first pets before moving onto millipedes crayfish cockroaches etc..even at the time something felt wrong in that i knew they were wild caught and not bred ...glad these are getting to live it up in luxury here! Keep up the good work

[@CrabCentralStation]

You will be happy to hear that we have successfully bred hermit crabs in captivity. Mary Akers has as well and for the first time ever, you can purchase captive raised hermit crabs!

[@maevecostello2629]

omg this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd love also to see just a long video of your hermit crabs doing hermit crab stuff!

[@CrabCentralStation]

We have plans for that 🥰

[@carolinereisiger3720]

@@CrabCentralStation yes this is what I want too! I love just watching my crabs and all the things they do. I would also be interested in seeing how you built the more complex stuff in your tank like your pools and the complex backgrounds! Going to watch this video so many times for inspiration and just to see some happy crabs hangin' out! Thank you!

[@j.pnewcomer1069]

@@CrabCentralStation I think a live stream could be fun too, Snake Discovery does one for their Alligator.

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Wow. Just amazing. I believe you have everyone beat by a long shot. Thank you for sharing.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We hope this environment will encourage breeding so that we can try and bring captive bred babies to land. We also hope this video, and our tanks, can give others ideas for their own tanks, on a smaller scale 😁

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

The crab room is super cool. Your crabbies have a great life. 😊

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! We hope they will breed and give us many opportunities to grow a captive bred program.

[@komongxiong]

THIS MAKES ME LOVE MY CRABBIES EVEN MORE

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay!!

[@catsanchez5749]

AMAZING AND STUNNING!! Definitely my dream room. I could spend weeks in there just looking and watching. Thank you for sharing❤cat xxx

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! We love how it turned out.... and yes, I spend A LOT of time in there 🥰

[@samwright8599]

So glad I found you. I love hermits, Never had one. I do have a plush one and a couple of plastic teaching ones.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are glad to have you here sam!

[@MaxDodd]

I REMEMBER, I started out with two hermit crabs, and although it might be expensive, I have got 3 tanks and a salt water pool, etc and 14 hermit crabs, and trying to breed them! Thank you so much crab central station!!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

This is awesome! I love that our channel has helped you on your journey! Thanks for sharing your success story with us!

[@irynagorditsa1137]

Yay the 135th viewer! You guys are so underrated. Everybody must subscribe right now id you are not already. Or else . :3 stay amazing you guys make really good content and i own 5 hermits. I do have a survivor from a stressful molt I had no idea that hermits have to molt back then. Im really young but thanks to you and hermits hounds and horses and Lori's heartland. I wish i could have a room for hermit crabs... I need a bigger tank as well. From the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my hermitcrab's hearts. Thank you, stay amazing. 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awe! Thank you so much for your sweet review and your support of our channel. Most importantly, thank you for loving your hermit crabs so much that you want the very best for them!!!

[@gabbyspetcarecity4214]

That is the biggest hermit crab tank I have ever seen!

[@princesspasta]

whoa! that's one of the coolest setups i've ever seen for any animal

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! 😊

[@doctordeath.5716]

Cool looking cabinet doors there, it looks like it leads somewhere cool.

[@CrabCentralStation]

My daughter made those! It does look like a secret passage way. ... hmmmm... maybe it is???

[@doctordeath.5716]

@@CrabCentralStation That is so cool she did, maybe they do lead to a secret place. 💖❤

[@tezzanoia]

I love seeing wheels put to use with animals they're not exactly intended for. I mean, it's commonly known that hamsters enjoy (and need!) a wheel and at least in the community also that mice do. But they're really just a great exercise tool for all animals that would walk long distances a day in the wild (as long as they're the right size and otherwise safe of course), so seeing that your crabs enjoy them too is pretty cool

[@CrabCentralStation]

Right! Who would have ever thought hermit crabs would love saucer/wheels?

[@junglerider007]

you have such a kool hermit crab set up..so beautifully and creatively done,,your husband seriously loves you,like alot ! 😊👍

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks! Yes, he does!

[@Melly1225]

Sooooo beautiful!!!!!!! Cute wheels !!!! They are soooo happy !!!!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! 😊

[@iluvyb.38k]

wow just actually wow, you’re amazing & all of ur tanks are absolutely insane

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much! We are loving it just as much as the crabs!

[@g.pearson4726]

Beautiful It would be awesome to see how to go about building something like this Thank you for sharing

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! We do have a crab room tour as well as a video of how we built the connecting toppers. Check out our channel for more videos.

[@Enchantedfawn4357]

Hermit crab mansion absolutely stunning work well done 🦀🦀😍😍 best hermit crab channel on the planet everything you need to know about everything hermit crabs this is the channel and the place thank you so much for you expertise on hermits !!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Wow, thank you! This is such an amazing comment! This is what we were striving for when we created our channel; one place to get all land hermit crab information! Check out our website for our favorite hermit crab safe shops/products. www.crabcentralstation.com

[@marcvenerdelcarmen6135]

This is an amazing build... More power to the team! 😊

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!

[@noemig1195]

I'm new to having hermies and wanted to know if land hermies can have these deep tanks of water vs just dishes deep enough for them to dip in and not drown. These hermies' homes look better than my entire house! They are super bougie, well deserved 👏🏽 I have to watch this several times to absorb it all, but my goodness is this a beautiful setup. They must be so happy!❤

[@stutzbearcat8425]

This is really cool! I love how passionate you guys are about your hermit crabs. I seriously appreciate all the research and time you put into putting these videos out on proper hermit crab care. They always inspire me to add something new or fun to my hermit crabs tank :D love your videos. Keep up the awesome work!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much! That’s really sweet 🥰

[@griffithfox874]

I was falling asleep to your videos when the "Stop" montage scared the crap out of me 😂 Love your vids!! ❤🐚🦀

[@CrabCentralStation]

🤣😂😅 Oh my goodness! That is great! Thanks for sharing 😁

[@cassidygorham9605]

Your crab room is fantastic and amazing! I am so glad I found you before I bought from a pet store. I am working on setting up a proper crabitat before I adopt ☺️ I would love to see a video how you set up your fancy wheel with the pieces of wood for traction.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Welcome!! we have that video on our list!

[@kamilemaster5927]

You guys are so awesome!!! Without you guys I would be so lost!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! We are glad to help!

[@carolynderricks3226]

OMG I had no idea how inadequate my tank has been for my 2 guys. An upgrade is about to take place! But also I couldn’t find good info until I found your channel !! Thank you! -Odysseus and Hercules

[@CrabCentralStation]

I can't heart this enough!!! Yay! I'm so glad our channel is helping you 🥰. We all start our journey at different places, and good information is limited, which is why we started Crab Central Station. I can't wait to hear how your crabs respond to their new digs! Great job!

[@andrewwilliams9419]

Amazing setup!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!

[@The_Bible_Girl7]

Thanks for giving a tour! Is one of the most amazing things I’ve seen!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@jasmineheathcock4631]

I feel bad for my crabs in their home! You've definitely encouraged me to continue to upgrade.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are all on a journey! We started with a kritter keeper that had cat litter! Can you even imagine???? The beach shop We got them from said it will keep the crab from smelling. Now look where we are..... it's all part of the journey.

[@ashbgash6447]

It's the crab heaven of every crabbies dream! 💖

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! They seem to be really enjoying it.

[@ashbgash6447]

@@CrabCentralStation It's inspired me to upgrade mine, I created a little swimming oasis for ours and he loves it!

[@CrabCentralStation]

That's GREAT!!! Our crabs love swimming too 🥰

[@valentine3380]

Absolutely amazing. Those are some lucky crabbies.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!

[@nickyisbex]

Amazing setup.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks!

[@joelselph6281]

Wow! So beautiful and clean! My crabitat gets so dirty and messy!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

I'm kind of picky on having clean glass 😁. I spend a lot of time in this room watching my crabbies explore... I want to make sure I can see them. It's a lot of work though.

[@SahrethLovesAnimals]

OMS IT'S SO GORGEOUS!! Sweet, spoiled babies

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much! We poured our heart and soul into this build! The crabs seem to LOVE it!

[@SahrethLovesAnimals]

@@CrabCentralStation No problem! You can tell ^_^ And I have no doubt they do ❤️

[@kbs36]

Great video.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks!

[@tiachandler5350]

Okay yall are the best omg ..I just learned so much and seeing that you have a little shell shop for them to go in and choose their shells is.just amazing and all the other tanks for them to forage and climb enjoy water you guys have the six flags or Disney world for.hermit.crabs and I totally love it ..

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much! We have never heard the "Disney" of hermit crab tanks before but we LOVE that comparison! Thank you!

[@doctordeath.5716]

I love how beautiful those shell's are in the shell shop where you have your certification on the wall

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks!

[@CookingWithXpsZero]

Wow this is a truly amazing video. Been a fresh and saltwater fish guy for along time kids just it hermit crabs. Definitely turning some of my 29 gallon and 55 gallon tanks into something but you have like the most amazing setups.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! Awesome! Welcome aboard CrabCentralStation!

[@betsythomas431]

love this! so glad I found your videos. My granddaughter brought home hermit crabs from the beach and I was researching on the best care for them. I would have purchased so many items that would have been harmful for them because it is marketed for hermit crabs. So thank you for the information ( I have watched several of your videos now) and will be able to educate my granddaughter and provide a much better living space for them.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Wonderful! I'm glad that you have joined us here at Crab Central Station. What a great way to make beautiful memories with your granddaughter! Please feel free to ask any questions, we are happy to help!

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

I think you're a great addition to the room😉. (seriously, VERY nice set-ups!)

[@CrabCentralStation]

LOL 😄🤠😆, Thank You!

[@pamstenger5317]

This was amazing! Thx for sharing in such detail. I thought I was finished with my 75 gallon, but the tanks on top are brilliant! LOVE IT ALL especially the detail of what is inside of the tanks and the baby play area!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! I'm glad we could inspire you 🥰

[@spongebob3680]

You have a small fortune in your set up, but it’s amazing.

[@carlosdecastro9242]

you guys sure love your hermit crabs ❤️❤️❤️

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes. We. Do. 🥰

[@SahrethLovesAnimals]

Well, it seems some of my breeder questions were answered by this and other videos lol thanks :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Absolutely! We also did a chat on the Podcast, Animals At Home where we talked a lot about breeding.

[@SahrethLovesAnimals]

@@CrabCentralStation Awesome! I will have to check it out ^_^

[@nickyisbex]

Nice!

[@Sakana_Feesh]

Lovely tank

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you 🥰

[@doctordeath.5716]

I got my lipstick at home depo, I see the home depo box there, it is still so cute how the little one says it.

[@CrabCentralStation]

My fav!

[@doctordeath.5716]

@@CrabCentralStation The same with me

[@amandaodeay1509]

Awesome video! I'd love to see a video about your go to foraging foods/items and dried foods you were talking about in this video.

[@CrabCentralStation]

That’s such a good idea! We will definitely make that video

[@amandaodeay1509]

@@CrabCentralStation awesome thanks. I'm setting up a 20 gallon long but want to learn everything possible before getting any crabs 🥰

[@doctordeath.5716]

This is really cool

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!!! We are certainly enjoying it. Our crabs are loving all the extra room to explore.

[@doctordeath.5716]

@@CrabCentralStation you are welcome.

[@Baller-g4q]

I took in 2 surrendered hermies, poor things came in a 5 gallon with nothing 😢, they now live happily with their 4 adopted siblings in a 40 gallon breeder with a 40 gallon topper 🥰

[@pourmycup2385]

My husband and I purchased some hermit crabs about 2 months ago thinking we had a good idea of how to care for them and then figured out we knew absolutely nothing! VERY long story short, I have found your videos and our crabs are doing great! We currently have two 55 gallon tanks connected with a 20 gallon long topper! We just purchased an additional 75 gallon tank that we plan on connecting with a topper (not sure on the size yet) to the other tanks. I am trying to decide on design concept for the new tank. I am IN LOVE with the concept of the 40 gallon topper you have with the cork bark background and the coco condos! I have a question though that I would appreciate if you could answer! 😊 do you have a heater on your 40 gallon topper? I want to glue cork bark tiles all on the back of my 75 gallon but I am worried that it will block the heat coming into the tank. Someone mentioned in one of the hermit crab groups I’m in that it would block the heat. Could you clarify? Thank you so much! I love everything about y’all and your tanks!!! You’ve helped me and my crabs so much!!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Oh, what sweet words! Thank you for your support. We are so glad you have joined us on your journey here at CCS! It sounds like you are doing a great job! Upgrading tanks and toppers - awesome!!! We do not have a heat mat on our toppers. Being in Texas, it stays pretty warm year round. If we needed more heat in the toppers, we can add one to the sides rather then the back. The heat mat will warm up the cork bark, which will warm the air in the topper.

[@Gibgdc]

Awesome video! Nice tanks!! Wow

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!

[@jamietregea3123]

This is the most amazing tank!! I cant help but wonder did you need to reinforce your floors at all to hold all that weight?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much! Luckily our house is sitting on a concrete slab and this room is on the first floor. We did anchor the stands to the studs of the wall though, for extra security.

[@doctordeath.5716]

I agree with purple crab, that is alot of lime green

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yeah, it really was. The Grey is so much better!

[@doctordeath.5716]

@@CrabCentralStation Right on, I have some ideas I would like to talk to you about, please pm me on messenger, I just now thought of them.

[@beadedbyella2183]

Your hermit crabs live better than me😂

[@CrabCentralStation]

Me too, Ella's! Me too. 😆🤣😂

[@Habitualhomebody]

New follower here! Do the cork flat backgrounds or box tree backgrounds affect the heat at all being in front of the heater? Thanks! Your videos are so helpful and informative!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad our videos are helping you! The backgrounds do not effect the heat. They actually help! The heat mats heat the objects in the tank and those items heat the air.

[@davidsandy5917]

How do crabs get along with neighbors. I have shrimp and was wondering if they could share the pool, as it were. Just watching these videos, I have so many ideas but not the knowledge to make it happen.

[@crustaceanstation2565]

I’ve been thinking of doing a brackish pool as well

[@CrabCentralStation]

Let's share ideas!

[@crustaceanstation2565]

@@CrabCentralStation Caribbean crabs commonly consume sea grape in the wild. I’m building a big tank so I’m gonna plant one in a pot with crab safe soil and see how they like it.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes!!! We want to start some in our saltwater tank so that we have some to feed the zoeoa. I would like to try a brackish pool/mangrove marsh 😍

[@crustaceanstation2565]

@@CrabCentralStation I’ve also considered mangroves and spider plants

[@CrabCentralStation]

We tried a live plant in this build.... brevi's destroyed it on the first night! LOL!!!

[@meredithhass9549]

What do you guys use to keep the sand from getting in between the pools and the main tank?

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are trying a rubber weather stripping. It works okay.... not great, to be honest.

[@emilydoogan1020]

Can’t wait for more videos that you mentioned. Thanks for the content!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Every other Thursday 😁

[@CrabCentralStation]

Which one are you most looking forward to?

[@emilydoogan1020]

I think you said something about showing how you organize your crab food. That would be super helpful for storage and deciding what to feed them. Also another random question, how often do you give each category? And if you notice they’re really liking something, do you keep giving it day after day (along with other stuff) or do you change EVERYTHING every day? Like my crabs keep GORGING on the new popcorn mixes from hermit grub but wasn’t sure if I should keep letting them pig out or “make” them eat other types of food lol.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! We are excited about that one too. We have tried several different methods and we think we have finally found one that works for us! We offer all categories each night... but we have a big colony. For a small number of crabs I would offer protein every night and then switch out all the other categories during a week's time. We usually totally switch up what we offer every few days. Eventually you'll get back to that popcorn 😆

[@emilydoogan1020]

@@CrabCentralStation also, not sure if you have any plans on this but I would be interested in learning how the filters work in your pools. Thanks again!

[@7even11SnakeEyes]

Seriously impressive pro grade setup! Mad respect for all the effort. "Focus, Commitment and Sheer &@*?#$@& Will" John Wick Chapter 2

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks! 😉

[@amandacudworth]

I dont see the link to the background, faux bush thing.....did I miss it? Also, I assume you have no issues with it interfering with the heat tape in the back???

[@CrabCentralStation]

We have not had any issues at all with the heat penetration. Our tanks even stayed warm during the big Texas Ice Storm this winter 😁 www.amazon.com/SIMBR-Artificial-Protected-Backyard-Decoration/dp/B08ZSMRB84/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=artificial+boxwood+hedge+panels&qid=1624284679&sprefix=artificial+boxwood+&sr=8-4#

[@Nothingtoya]

Man, thank you for the idea, I'm going to buy 2 more 40 gallon tanks and put them together.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome!

[@TeaForMyLov]

Omg I love this thank set up

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!!!

[@elizabethcoleman9672]

Hi! How well has your Timothy hay hide/shell shop held up? Any mold with it sitting on the sub?

[@CrabCentralStation]

We haven’t had any issues. I think partly because we started with 100% dry substrate and it’s in such a large tank that the humidity is very stable.

[@LindaMarie6224]

Amazing !! I.would love to know what they all do for a living to afford this huge setup? Lol

[@XenaCallisto]

I know this is a kinda invasive inquiry, but I'd love to know a ballpark figure on how much you spent on 1) tanks, 2) substrate mix, 3) Lighting & heating, & 4) decorations. I'd love to create something similar! @Crab Central Station

[@michelleeggleston3259]

super awesome!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks 😊

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!

[@jamyelangley3740]

We are new to hermit crabs and I’ve learned so much from you already but I’m curious what you’re process is for cleaning and freezing the left litter? I would really like to add this but worried about bringing bugs into the tank. Thank You!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Welcomento the "crabby" life and CCS! We rinse our leaf litter in prime treated water, lay on a towel to dry, then we place it in ziplocknbags and keep them in the freezer. 48 hours is good before the first time feeding it, but we just store them in the freezer and take out a handful as needed.

[@jamyelangley3740]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you so much for the response!

[@kmarsh]

I had no idea all the tanks were connected! Thats amazing. Q: I'm in Texas where there is limestone EVERYWHERE. Can I use that in the tank?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks! Yes, you can use limestone in the tank. It can get heavy so make sure it has some good support underneath.

[@isabelvangroningen8535]

Amazing! I have two small pools in my crabitat (fresh and salt water), but it evaporates so fast and I'm afraid the salt water isnt right anymore.. How do you keep this from happening?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi! Sorry for the delay in response! Chances are that the pools need to be moved away from the heat source. The other thing to check for is a leak in the water bowl. The final suggestion is to get a bigger water bowl.

[@christinescrabcare7612]

Great video! Thanks for showing us around and all the hard work you put into these videos! I know they are not easy in the slightest. As always, you've inspired me to keep working on my own hermit crab tank build. I ordered coconuts from Sri Lanka and I'm just wanting on them to come in!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much! And, thanks for supporting, we appreciate you! Oh! Oh! please show us the huts when they come in!!! How exciting!

[@CJT0810]

Where do you get the leaf backing on the tank, and how does that work with putting the heat mat?

[@CrabCentralStation]

It does not interfere with the heat mat at all. The heat mat heat the objects and air with in the tank. Here is a link to the box bush. www.google.com/search?q=artificial+box+bush&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS911US911&sxsrf=AOaemvIzO8aTC0_Hg1WtRrI2HCH2xDdHIQ:1630870487536&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2m9WAyujyAhVSbs0KHXIYD80Q_AUoAXoECAIQAw&biw=1440&bih=789#spd=8775279947184699820

[@sabertoothepisode]

Planning to get hermit crabs soon and I thought you were supposed to mist their tank with water?

[@cutecatcami]

That’s amazing! I just got hermit crabs

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! Check out our channel for some really good care videos.

[@cutecatcami]

@@CrabCentralStation I’m watching them now! Good work!

[@lm5585sysmatrix]

Love it!

[@crustaceanstation2565]

Perfect

[@Clover_knows_pets]

Cute leopard gecko I have 2 named pumpkin and snow what is yours named? Also yes PERFECT

[@crustaceanstation2565]

@@Clover_knows_pets taz :) thanks!

[@ordertoped1841]

the crabitat is extraordinary and very beautiful. Do you have an IG account too to update the hermit crabs😍😍

[@jake38201]

Do you have one remote for all the lights or do you need to turn them off and on every morning or night? Seems like a lot to do manually 😂

[@CrabCentralStation]

We have all of our lights on automatic timers. Makes it super easy and consistent for the crabs.

[@theaquaticsnailshop5668]

Love the videos! I have a question, how do you prevent algae growth in the pools? Do you just change the water daily? How would one go about keeping a clear bathing pool free of algae and biofilms. Thanks!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great question. We filter our pools and clean them monthly. We do have some algae growth sometimes, but it is not harmful to the hermit crabs. You can try some algae eating snails/fish, but once you have animals living in the pools, you will need to keep on top of your water quality. We have live sand, live rock, and live plants in our pools as well. Those items all help with water quality.

[@langenandanimals]

Beautiful

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! 😊

[@lisamalley1295]

I’m starting out and I’d like to have a topper with the large doors. I have a 90gallon tank. My question is do I cut the glass out on the bottom of the topper and turn it upside down. If how do you get the glass out of the bottom of the topper?

[@darianafontanet5922]

Amazing video!!!! I would love to adopt hermit crabs, but before I send out the form, could you give me an honest review of my crabitat?? Thanks.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi! Absolutely! You can email pictures to [e-mail]

[@trackerjacker666]

Just got a hermit crab but what’s best an aquarium or terrarium I’ve seen them live in both

[@CrabCentralStation]

They need minimum 6 inches of substrate to molt in safely. Terrariums are typically too shallow for a good amount of substrate.

[@elizabethcoleman9672]

Where did you get your green/red succulent "tree" with 3 stalks? Do you have a link? Thanks!

[@CrabCentralStation]

I don’t have a link - I’m so sorry!!! I found it at my local Michael’s craft store during their spring collection.

[@doctordeath.5716]

I do have to ask, how many coats of white paint did you have to use on the lime green paint to make sure it was not showing throw, I forgot to ask you about that.

[@CrabCentralStation]

LOL! Just 2.... and a lot of time!

[@doctordeath.5716]

@@CrabCentralStation ok cool, if I may ask, who painted the color lime green?

[@yhcho8717]

Omg how do you manage that sand? That looks hard to manage o.o

[@CrabCentralStation]

It's not so bad. Once the tank is set up properly, you don't have to change the substrate unless: Mold, bacterial bloom, or a bug infestation.

[@grgrrrrgrgrgrbarkbark4752]

Your channel has been helpful but apparently, I have to wait for my birthday until I can upgrade my 2 hermies tank to a 20 gallon I have them in a 6.5!!!! I think it's awful but I'm younger so I only pay for some of their items. I don't like their tank personally because it's just too small and I don't think they are happy. They are smaller but I would like to do something like this to their tank in the future but not so many tanks lol. I just want them to be happy! Also if you do read this can you please answer this one question I have! My question is can I get more hermit crabs from different batches or do I have to get more and more tanks? because I would like to get more in the future!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hang in there, Elly! Things will come along in time. We didn't make all the changes at once either, we had to make them over time. Keep positive. Once you get the tank and upgrade you want, you can add more hermit crabs from other batches. You just want to have 10 gallons per crab.

[@tisarichpeterman764]

Hi y'all!! I'm wondering how y'all seal the edges of your pools so the sand can't flow down between the pool and the tank, TIA! And thanks for all the education on our hermie friends 🌹

[@CrabCentralStation]

Good question! We use the courter round cord protectant casings and stuff them into the gaps!

[@tisarichpeterman764]

@@CrabCentralStation Thanks so much for the info! Ya'll do an amazing job!! 👏👏👏

[@emmalewis7111]

I hope to have a tank like this someday!

[@CrabCentralStation]

I hope you can too! We love it and our crabs to as well.

[@KT3650]

How do I add the topper to the tank? My crabs need more climbing room. I have a 40 gallon breeder tank. This is truly amazing what you guys have done.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi Katie Adam's 👋 We just finished recording a video on how to create and attach a topper. We are working on post production/editing this week. We talk you through each step of 3 different ideas and links to all the items we use. It should be released in two weeks.... stay tuned!

[@Zman82]

Maybe this is a stupid question but how many crabs do you have? I have two in a twenty gallon tank. I never considered having such deep substrate however. Maybe three inches at most. Learning alot!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hello! Not a stupid question at all! Thank you for joining us on our channel! We have about 40 hermit crabs in our main tank build (750 gallons) and a few crabs peppered across our baby tanks! (We aren’t too sure of the exact number because we are a rehabilitation center for sick crabs, so we always have a fluctuation of “patients”)

[@ervinlizforever7869]

You have 11 inches of substrate? I have way less. Do they really dig all the way down 11 inches?

[@oliviamace4111]

Do I need to sterilize or clean any items that I buy from the pet store? Speaking abt the wood, or foliage, because I have rlly been thinking abt that recently! (I do boil my shells in the salt water) but I’m asking more about the decor, do I need to clean those somehow before putting in the tank if it’s from the store?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Items from the stores are usually sanitized before sale. You can add them to your tank. We just released a foraging video that teaches you how to sanitize items that you find in your own area.

[@katiehildal8318]

Awsome 🥰🥰🥰

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!

[@jacksonbland8979]

Love all the work that gets put into this channel. Where do you get stuff like the rock at 2:08?

[@CrabCentralStation]

We got the live rock from a local aquarium store. The brown rock we got from PetsMart, it is called Dragon Rock. We use river rock on the bottom.

[@WillisWheeler]

This is epic

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much! We truly enjoy our crab room.... and the crabs seem super happy!

[@WillisWheeler]

@@CrabCentralStation when I used to go to the beach , I always hated how they would sell the crabs , even as a little kid . That is just so amazing

[@CrabCentralStation]

We agree! We are working hard to advocate and educate so that we can stop the wild caught industry. Check out our breeding videos.... we are pioneers on the road to BIG changes!

[@WillisWheeler]

@@CrabCentralStation I will look at that one and I sub to your channel

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! Thank you for subbing!