Easy Hermit Crab Pools! || Tat Chats

[@shapienails3067]

I discovered that if some water gets into the bottom plastic container when you double them, they can stick together by suction. So I put some tiny pebbles or a couple flat shells into the bottom. Much easier to get the top one out.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@AllTheCards]

Went to a new petstore (Not a chain store). And my daughter was in love with the hermit crabs... we had some aquariums in storage. I found 3 crabs that needed rescued on Craigslist, broke out the 30 gallon and set it up.... I thought hermit crabs were so easy and didn't need much... until I started researching lol..... IM SO THANKFUL I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO!! The hermit crab community needs you!!

[@gooberforyou]

It’s been an adventurous and learning filled 12 hours since my 8 year old got a hermit crab for his birthday from grandma. We’re following your PPS guide and I already have a stack of returns for petsmart :) thanks so much for what you do!

[@CrabCentralStation]

That’s so amazing! I’m so glad we could be helpful. Welcome to your hermit crab journey 🦀🐚

[@susanbecker5610]

Lol. My daughter got one for her birthday yesterday, so me too! Heading to the pet store in just a little bit.

[@milagroscvstro2436]

Update us ladies! Are they still alive??

[@thecocohut9074]

This is one of the best hermit crab KZbin channels I’ve seen in a long time! Keep up the good work! 😊 we need you!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

WOW! What a humbling comment! Thank you so much! Welcome aboard the CCS train!

[@게부자-h9x]

So we watched both videos and updated our water tank. Bubblers were installed. We even went further to make water tank self contain eco system. We have living plants and snails. All living creatures are thriving and the crabs love it. A year ago, we had sponges and shallow pools. We’ve come so far to give the best care possible. Thanks again for your videos.

[@CrabCentralStation]

What a great testimony! Thank you for sharing! We are so glad our videos have helped you create a paradise for your crabs to thrive in!

[@brookem3232]

The tank behind you is amazing! I just rescued 3 widdle crabs and your channel is the best I've found for information! Thank you!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks! Tank tours are coming soon! We are so glad our channel has helped you on your hermie journey! Thanks for rescuing!

[@markmartin2670]

𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕖!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! We're glad we could help!

[@hangingwithhobbes2944]

Keep spreading the word on hermit crab care!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks!😊

[@kathychildress18]

Great info on our little friends,

[@Keila060]

2:58 size 5:08 access 10:08 location 11:37 safety 15:31 water treatment 17:59 maintenance

[@ajoyrod]

Craft mesh is regularly used for plastic canvas work which is where you cover the canvas with yarn using special needles & patterns. I have made things like crayon boxes, calendars, electronic organizer case, & a trash can. You can even use it to cover holes in aquarium lids to keep snails from escaping as i have determined they are all aquatic versions of Houdini & will leave when the want to. It's easier to keep my hermits in their tank.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Cool!

[@bonasmr4176]

I’ve had hermit crabs since 7th grade. I’m 25 now. I haven’t had hermies in 2 years and I just have to get them again. I can’t stay away!!! I love them!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

We think they're pretty awesome too! Check into captive bred or adoption when you get ready to get back into the hobby 😉

[@PiNkThRoNe302]

Hermies really arent made to be pets they should be free not captive but stores sell them with the wrong information and cages on their care its sickening if i wouldve known all the high maintenance and care i wouldve never bought them for my daughter from pet smart! Its so sad really they deserve the Caribbean island bahamas etc type life😩😢📚🙏🏻👀🤝🏻

[@jenniferbarassi5411]

I love this video!! It makes so much sense, thank you for explaining! I cant imagine having really wet sand for my hermie’s to walk on 24/7 and I see this a lot.

[@altheamcnabb2829]

We love you and appreciate you. You get straight to the point and do not him haw around.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Perhaps it's the junior high teacher in me! I have a short period of time to capture their attention and keep them engaged 😁

[@yitingxia6232]

it's very therapeutic to watch your video! thank you for making them. I learn so much about how to take care of them!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! We are so glad that our videos are helping you and that you are enjoying them 🥰

[@jennagray3863]

Waiting for that upgraded pool video like I'm waiting for spring! Some questions I already have: If you have a bubbler does the 48hr water change extend to weekly? How do you hide your tubing? How do you sneak the hoses into your tank and still keep it sealed for humidity? How often do they snip holes in the tubing? Gratitude for your time and sharing your experience and accumulated knowledge. I learn SO much from your channel. XoXoX JennaBean

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for your support, Jenna! We have answers and experiences to share for all of those great questions!

[@DHStevens]

Thank you so much for spreading the word! ALL of your hermie care videos have helped me so much as I just got some at the beach! I didn't think how they sold them, and all the painted shells and stuff wasn't bad untill I did my research! Has helped so much, THANK YOU!!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Awesome! Thank you, DHstevens, for researching and joining our CCS #CrabCrew

[@alliemacaroni8407]

that jumbo in the jade shell at 5:25 is gorgeous!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!

[@Phoenix-sb6hl]

This is so helpful! I rescued four hermies living in a 10 gallon off of facebook & have been trying to figure out ways to make perfect pools for them. They're in a 40 gallon & I'm trying to perfect their habitat.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are so glad we could help! Your hermits are lucky to have you!

[@darcypeik2285]

This video was so helpful! Thanks for helping me get started!

[@personalsubliminal]

Plastic gutter guard $6. Comes in a roll and is the perfect size

[@pattiespetitetanks6181]

Prime completely removes chlorine and chloramine from the water. It detoxifies ammonia, nitrate and nitrate for 24-48hrs so in that instance you need to redose... but that really applies to fish. Thanks for all the helpful information, I'm really going to need it.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks Pattie's Petite Tanks! Keep an eye out for our "Advanced Hermit Crab Pools" launching next week!

[@gracea9932]

The doubling up of the containers is so clever!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great tips from LHCOS crab group on FB! We learn and share - all for the crabs!

[@mackenziekarsonovich1073]

Just adopted 3 purple pinchers from a lady who was moving and couldn’t take them. This channel has been sooo sooo helpful! I love my little crabs and I wanna give them the best life I can.

[@CrabCentralStation]

YAY! We are so glad our channel has been helpful to you! Thank you for watching and supporting our family. I'm so glad you were able to adopt - Way to go!

[@mackenziekarsonovich1073]

@@CrabCentralStation of course! I want all my pets to have the best possible care I can give them

[@altheamcnabb2829]

LIGHT FILTER!!! I have been looking for the name of that stuff. The mesh plastics are often found in the sewing section because it used for embroidering. The light filter screen will be great for a CLIMBING WALL BASE... ty Althea

[@ChandraOrr]

Also called egg crate for some reason.

[@HorseTeeth]

i've been super obsessed with hermit crabs for SO LONG! watching your videos recently have helped me a lot and learn about what hermit crabs need 🥰 super excited to adopt some soon 😁

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! We are so glad you found our channel! Thanks for looking into adoption!

[@savetheearth7609]

I am glad I found this KZbin channel because I just got a pet hermit crab

[@CrabCentralStation]

So glad we would help out!

[@gromy4671]

Little idea for you: Those water pools look like 5 or so gallon tanks. I think you could fit some fish in there and have multi-animal habitat. Idk tho. There could be some flaws with this like the fish not liking the hermit crab.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We are currently running some scientific experiments along these lines. We do not yet have enough data to recommend this at this time.

[@crustaceanstation2565]

@@CrabCentralStation some people have reported that when a pool is nitrogen cycled like an aquarium, the crabs are healthier and more active. That’s why I’m building a 270 gallon tank with a 29 gallon reef tank inside

[@iam-tspin4816]

You are referring to the tank in the back ground. I was looking at that too. Would love to see the hermies from that tank. Do you grow your own chia seeds in any tanks? Also, where do you place your thermostat? Near water bowls or op. Side from water.😊

[@gromy4671]

@@crustaceanstation2565 Me with a 55 gallon thinking it was huge (•_•)

[@crustaceanstation2565]

@@gromy4671 try not too think much about it, my current is a 55 as well

[@diannehale2079]

I just recently became a crab mama (my daughter's school gave her a free hermit crab) and you guys have the best info!! I am still learning and it's been stressful due to money but thank you for all the wonderful info you guys give! :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Welcome aboard Crab Central Station! We are so glad our videos are helping you and your daughter as you begin your "crabby" journey 😀😊❤😄! Thank you for watching our videos and supporting our family! Please let us know if you have any questions. I recommend starting with the PPS Method. That will give your new crab the best chance to slowly acclimate to the correct conditions.

[@kevinmahoney3225]

I got my crabs about a month ago and they’re not really active but I don’t have a heating pad and I think that might be the problem my cousin says they’re not necessary but I think they are one of my hermit crab died about a week ago it got out of it’s shell and he died I don’t know why I was feeding it really healthy food but also my parents said that they’re probably not gonna buy me a heating pad so I’m not sure if I’m a good crab keeper but I will try to keep watching the videos and learn more about my hermit crabs this video is very helpful in my opinion and thank you for teaching me more about Hermit crabs

[@CrabCentralStation]

They definitely need a heating pad. The correct heat and humidity will keep your crabs alive and more active.

[@EAMG-bv5yl]

Yes. I’ve done everything Crab Central Station has said to do for our crabs. I’ve had them since September and i have noticed once I got our habitat humidity and temp right they are much more active. Do what they say. It works!

[@katiecooper1387]

I have no idea how my crabbie has lived for 7 years because I have done next to nothing. Geez! XD Great video! I am preparing to give his living conditions a major upgrade and this helps a lot!

[@CrabCentralStation]

That's great! I bet your hermie will be super happy to have upgrades 😁

[@clairehaughey9251]

Love the beginning montageeeeee.😍

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!

[@anoniem4524]

If I ever get crustaceans as pets it will be because of this channel. Once I do, I'll make a comment like this. You girls got me crabs!!! 😁

[@CrabCentralStation]

LOL! I love it!

[@yongyuthlaitavorn8683]

I just noticed that my branches actually soaked up water and leaching it to the sand! Thank you south for very informative videos! Disaster avoided!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Oh no! Glad you were able to catch that!

[@TheStckayt05]

Great videos. Thank you for all the information x I had a question. You stated well water is safe to use. Our is really hard. We don’t drink it but wash dishes and bathe. Is it still ok to use?

[@angus7575]

I am so glad I found your channel . Thanks to you I am informed and can care for them properly . We have already upgraded from a 10 gallon to a 20 . we are now purchasing a 55 gallon and are going to make a amazing crabitat. I wish everyone would watch these videos . The advice they give you at the pet store is NOT great and we now know how bad the industry is .

[@CrabCentralStation]

YAY for upgrades! You will not be sorry about getting that 55 gallon. I think you will see an increase in activity of your crabs and you will really enjoy watching them explore! Thanks for joining us on your journey! Welcome to the #CCSCrabCrew

[@angus7575]

@@CrabCentralStation We are truly excited . It is crazy as we started out just getting my grandson 2 crabs . Now me and my bf are totally into it as a fun hobby to do together . We are so excited to set up the 55 gallon . A month of prep and getting everything we need is almost complete. We had to have 2 plexi glass panels made custom as we are making 2 swimming pools for them in this crabmansion 😂.A lot of inspiration from you ! Thanks again

[@CrabCentralStation]

How wonderful! I love stories about how hermit crabs help families bond. That's what happened with us too.... this channel and hermit crabs gave my daughter's and I something to work on together! Have fun creating!

[@DianeBorvansky]

Question about adding Prime to declorinate water every 48 hours....why? Does the chlorine come back? My dad used to leave gallons of water out uncovered for his fish tanks because the clorine dissipated on it's own, then was safe for aquarium. Never used an additive for clorine.

[@marcelaramirez7483]

I love you guys! ❤️🙏 thank you for teaching me how to care for my babies

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you for your support!

[@bsh21wash1]

Thanks for all the info Darcy! Love the channel.

[@CrabCentralStation]

You're welcome! I'm so glad our channel is helpful.

[@The_Bible_Girl7]

Great pool ideas and keeping those hermmies safe!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Options are always good!

[@amberwhite9599]

Nicely done! Getting a hermie tomorrow, bc you’ve helped soooooooo much! Thank you!!! ❤️

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! Yay for starting your own hermie journey 🥰!

[@lindseywalker2104]

Why does seachem prime only last for 48 hours? I’ve kept aquariums most of my life and have never had to add water conditioning drops every two days. genuine question.

[@hails3083]

I'm getting a new tank Tomorrow and this was great help! 10 gallon to 20 gallon. Thinking of getting another critter keeper for my 2nd pool!

[@CrabCentralStation]

That is awesome!

[@warriorcatsfan5649]

I have different sized crabs, 1 tiny (pumpkin), 1 small(berry), and one medium (coconut)I don’t want pumpkin to drown, but I also want coconut do submerge. What do I do??

[@bretthines6893]

Prime only lasts 48 hours?? That can’t be right is it? How does chlorine get back in the water?

[@cavezombie83]

Yes how?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Copied directly from the Seachem Prime website - FAQ section: “ How long does Prime® stay bound to the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates? A: Prime® will bind up those compounds for up to 48 hours. If they are still present after that time frame, they are released back into the water, unless Prime® is re-dosed accordingly. Also, if your ammonia or nitrite levels are increasing within a 24-hour period, Prime® can be re-dosed every 48 hours.”

[@mordredthehero]

Did a little research on it. Prime does indeed remove chlorine/chloramine. If you read the copied bit, it only states that any ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates that will be re-released into the water. Here's another post from the website that clarifies: FAQ: How fast does Seachem Prime® work? Prime® removes chlorine and chloramine almost instantly upon being added to water, and will immediately detoxify ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. The chlorine and chloramine is permanently removed (they are broken down into a form that will not re-associate in water) and the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate detoxification lasts for 48 hours. If you are dosing Prime® specifically to detoxify ammonia or nitrite, you should re-dose Prime® every 48 hours until the bacteria colonies in the tank are large and stable enough to consume these chemicals.

[@MDLady1965]

I'm very new to hermit crab care. My question is.. if you're priming a gallon jug of salt water, won't it be bad after 48 hours? I have small pools, so I'd think the gallon method wouldn't work for me. Or.. could I reprime the water as I need it? That way, I won't waste the salt.

[@jamiebower7191]

@@MDLady1965you don’t need to re prime that 48hrs is only in regards to aquaria where you need to lower ammonia, nitrate or nitrite levels within the water for simply removing chlorine, chloramines and some heavy metals dose the prime as recommended one time no need to re dose if you want to make up a bottle of saltwater you can and keep the bottle in a dark cupboard but the salinity and nutrient levels can decrease over time so I wouldn’t make more then what you can use in a fortnight

[@gracegracelynne7602]

So I have a Tupperware dish as my pools with large rocks and crafting mesh. How often do I have to clean the individual rocks a x mesh with soap and water. I would once 1 to 2 weeks would scrub it all with soap and water and would rinse thoroughly. Do I have to do this every time or can I just give them dump the old water and put fresh? Also you recommended I ask for a UTH and substrate for Christmas. Well I did and I got my 48 inch by 12 inch UTH as well as a 8 bags of play sand. I now have about a 5:1 ratio of play sand to eco earth and 8 to 9 inches of sub!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great question! Every 48 hours (2 days) rinse the rocks and craft mesh in water when you rinse out the Tupperware pools (don't use soap because soap can leave a film coating and that will be toxic to your crabs). Then fill up your pools with fresh water and replace in the tank. Yay for Christmas presents that help your cabbies live their best life! Awesome news!

[@theresebeabout4995]

First of all, thank you SO much for your videos and this very informative channel! I have been a hermie momma for 4 months and I have truly fallen in love with my 2 little guys! Through this channel I have become a BIG hermit advocate and I would love to be more involved. (I'm new to LHCOS). I really wish I would have known how delicate and high maintenance these little guys are, but I have been hooked. I bought my littles at the pet store and was given little to no information which left me scrambling for answers as I tried to accommodate and improve. (I've gone from a seven gallon to a twenty and so much more...) I'm wanting to ask... if a crab has been burrowed for weeks with no sign of any movement in the tank, when is the right time/ proper way to know he hasn't passed away during molting?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! Thank you for supporting our channel, but even more, for advocating for proper care of hermit crabs! As for your question,there really is no time line for molting. We just give them everything they need and then trust them to do their crab thing.

[@theresebeabout4995]

@@CrabCentralStation Thank you so much! What's incredible is I haven't seen one of my crabs in 4 weeks and I knew that could be typical but I was beginning to worry and just this morning he popped out with a beautiful new exoskeleton! When I met him in the pet store he had lost a limb :( , but he came up a beautiful purple with all his limbs! Yay! He's munching on egg shell, carrots, and coconut oil now!

[@BigShrimpin416]

@@theresebeabout4995 wow!! He went underground and came out a month later with new limbs and all!!! Amazing!!

[@janisemoretz9014]

So much great information, thank you!! I always love to get a glimpse of your tank and how you've set it up. I was hoping perhaps you can do a video where you can actually give us a closer look at how you exactly set up your tank. I need creative ideas on how to maximize my space. Always feel like my water bowls take up 1/3 of my tanks. I have all kinds of materials & decor but NOT the creativity. Love your idea on the shelving. Will try to incorporate shelving in my tank in the meantime.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Glad you enjoyed it! We definitely have a video about this on our list!

[@CharmedPixie.]

What are the measurments of that tank behind you? 😱 it looks great, I love it! 🤩

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! It is a 90 gallon (48"×24"×18) tank with a medium extoterra topper (24"×12"×18"). This tank houses Mary Akers 2019 captive bred babies. We are regional facilitators, all these babies are waiting to be adopted by their forever homes!

[@princecita1225]

love it love it love thank a lot for all this good info

[@CrabCentralStation]

You are certainly welcome! Thanks for watching and thanks for loving your hermit crabs!

[@BarryPurdue]

Sorry...have to ask, prime only lasts 48 hours? Not sure that is correct. It removes chlorine, that's the "need" for it, after 48 hours chlorine doesn't just re-appear?

[@fabi8675]

Thank you for all of your great tips! What do you use to keep your green wall of fake greens from staying in place?

[@CrabCentralStation]

We drilled small holes along the ledge that the lid sits on, then used zip ties to hold the greenery in place.

[@fabi8675]

Okay, thank you! Your videos have helped me a lot! ❤️🥰

[@alli_dragon]

Hi there. I have a huge question about the tank that's behind you. It seems to me that the entire back wall is like a plant wall of some sorts. Where did you get it and how did you do it?!?!

[@CrabCentralStation]

I’ll send a link. We attached them by drilling holes in the trim of our tank and zip tying them on the back. YAHEETECH 20 x 20 inch Artificial Boxwood Panels w/Little White Flowers UV Protected Topiary Hedge Plant Privacy Hedge Screen Decorations for Garden,Home,Backyard and Green 6 Pcs www.amazon.com/dp/B08DRFJBXX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_kzweGb3WZXNAK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@leftandrightbrose2722]

@@CrabCentralStation you are so cool

[@CrabCentralStation]

@@leftandrightbrose2722 Thanks! 😁

[@gooseberries0]

I have a question about the freshwater source! My water pipes dont come from a shared tank or anything like that, its from a spring next to my house which is filtered through as it comes to my tap. Would i still have to use Prime on it?

[@pixiestardust69]

With the premixed saltwater, is it fine to just leave it out or must it be refrigerated ? Is it okay to just keep it weeks at a time in a sealed container ?Obviously it will need prime to be added though when added to their pools :)

[@Jess-6789]

I'm here because my child is currently in summer school and they are doing some lesson on hermit crabs. They apparently bought a few and at the end of the week are going to draw names (for the kids who their parents sign the slip for them to have a hermit crab) and send them home with the kids. I came to see what all we need if he does get chosen and I am soooooo overwhelmed! I never knew how much work goes into hermit crabs and now I feel so bad that they are sending these crabs home with people who probably have no idea either!!! I'm about to call the school because this seems so crazy and sad to me!!! My son is autistic and now he has it in his head that he's going to be bringing one home.... *sigh*.... I'm a single mom with 3 boys and this seems like a lot of work and money. BUT if he does get chosen I really want to be prepared.... I've watched a lot of your videos so far and have a good idea but these pools are stressing me out LOL!

[@CrabCentralStation]

I’m so glad you’re doing some research to learn more! It can be totally overwhelming when you start learning, but it gets easier with time. We would love to do a zoom video call with the class if they’d like! That may help the kids motivate the parents to do research too

[@LeiaGrey-y6h]

can you make your own salt water? safely? cause i don’t live near a pet store or a good walmart. i seen a video where someone made saltwater using sea salt and water

[@BibbleTheHOLYLord]

I am huge fan , but I do have 3 hermit crabs in ten gallon which I really really want to change to 30 gallon.

[@gretta2940]

I love this channel! So helpful….

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you so much!

[@rebeccar4180]

Why do you have to prime every 48 hrs? Once you have treated the chlorine it should be good to go right?

[@basbtm3571]

Are you making marine water 17:16? using which salt and pardon on the prime works for 48hrs??

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hello! Yes, it ! We are using instant ocean and reverse osmosis tap water. We then drop a few drops of prime in!

[@gamerisaacisaac3300]

I have a thing that takes out chlorine of fresh water but it’s for a turtle can I use that?

[@JackyKihlberg]

I followed your directives on water needs. I got a Tupperware that they were able to submerge their body in, River rocks on the bottom, a ladder that allows them to go in and out of the pool, and have a salt and fresh water pool to allow them to get in and out. My husband woke up that night and one of our hermit crabs was at the bottom of the pool out of its shell. I think he is dead. My husband pulled him out along with his shell and he hasn’t moved at all. The hermit crab is limp. Any advice anyone?

[@suheilfernandez4021]

This is awesome!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you!!!

[@happyhermits5888]

I love this!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! We will have an advanced pool video out soon. Stay tuned!

[@danielmangetsu1545]

hello! can I sculp my own pools using polymer clay? is safe? ty!

[@rhondamartin8767]

What a great video! Thank you 🦀

[@CrabCentralStation]

You’re welcome! We are so glad it helped you on your hermie journey! Thanks for watching!

[@StylisticSongstress]

I had no idea they loved to swim!! Guess who is running to the store tomorrow to build pools for her hermies?! 👀 Thank you so much for all the information!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! We have a video on advanced pool ideas too... maybe watch that video too so that you can find the type of pools that work best for you 😊. Ask us questions, we are here to help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4mlYXxmq5mSotE

[@StylisticSongstress]

@@CrabCentralStation oh my goodness! Yes I also watched it and already making a list for the bubbly pools as I have a 10 gallon tank but wondering if I need a slightly bigger tank? I have three hermies. The biggest one is about 1.5inches, the other two are about 1 inch. ☺️

[@CrabCentralStation]

If you have the space and ability to get a larger tank I say definitely go for it! You and your hermies will not be sorry for the extra space!

[@melodyhale1208]

Is the prime necessary when using well water?

[@susanbecker5610]

This is such a helpful video! Thank you! I love the tank behind you. How are the little tanks connected? What's the grey stuff? Is that some kind of caulking?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you! We actually have a tank tour up on our channel if you are interested! The tanks are connected through the toppers. The grey stuff is aquarium grade silicone!

[@susanbecker5610]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you!

[@ktex5019]

I'm trying to set up pools like those behind you in my tank upgrade. What is the white seal you have used around your small fish tanks pools? Thanks

[@CrabCentralStation]

It is weather strip for doors and windows.... but you probably don't need it around the top like we have it in this tank. The only reason we are using it is because we have captive bred baby crabs in this tank that are micro sized. They are so tiny they could slip between the edge of the pool and tank glass and get caught. We think of it like a baby crib bumper pad 😆

[@don.richard8823]

Excellent information.. I have two hermits for my son 7 years old ... please tell me what kind of sand to buy at home Depot? Thank you for sharing with us hermit crab parents 🐚🐚

[@katiemcelreath5980]

Washed play sand.

[@aeidla]

love your channel youve really inspired me and ive been doing a ton of research i was wondering though, if i was gonna get some captive bred babies would there be a danger in having too big/deep of a pool, even with proper bridges in/out? wondering about the viability of setting up the enclosure in a way to eventually support full grown crabs with only minor modifications as they grow

[@tripleRranch1]

With the tank behind you in this video, how do you change and set up the water in there?

[@elainemccullough9944]

What if your away at work n can't change the water every 48 hours?

[@anawkwardparadox6960]

Love this channel! Would love to see tank/tour!❤❤

[@CrabCentralStation]

Coming soon! 😊

[@charchar5778]

Can all hermit crabs submerge I’m nervous to get something deep

[@krystalhartzell]

This so informative thank you so much

[@CrabCentralStation]

You are so welcome! We're glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@meredithhass9549]

Love this setup! is the tree on the right live or artificial and what are the round things hanging from it? DIY's or something we can purchase?

[@CrabCentralStation]

It is an artificial tree I found at Hobby Lobby. The round things are seed pods with macrame I bought from a vendor at CrabCon last summer.

[@meredithhass9549]

@@CrabCentralStation wonder does she have an etsy shop?

[@CharlesMohring]

How do I find you're heating pad on your Link

[@pattiespetitetanks6181]

Some fishkeepers also let the water age for 24hrs to dissipate chlorine and chloramine. I personally don't do that I always use Prime and always will. Regarding the water...just room temperature is fine? Or just match the water to what it was? I'm sorry I'm adopting 3 hermit crabs tomorrow and I am quite worried because I don't know what I'm doing...yet.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Room temp/tank temp is great for your crabs. No need to by a water heater.

[@karissakoger1404]

How do you keep the ratio of prime-water-salt correct, say, 2 days into the gallon when you need to change out the pool water and add more prime? By that point it not being a full gallon, how do you determine how much prime to add? Especially once the gallon gets lower, without messing up the salt ratio (can't add more water...🤔)

[@CrabCentralStation]

The good news is, you can't over prime the pools! You can just drop one drop right into the pool.

[@brianha5957]

Great tutorial! One question, If setup freshwater and saltwater pools, then no need to setup drinking saltwater and freshwater dishes separately?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, exactly. You just need one of each pool! They will drink and swim from the same water

[@krazaykris]

I am looking to upgrade my pools to something like what you have in the background. I would love for you to do a video on more advanced pool set ups. I'm not sure which filters would be best for hermit crabs (overhang, submersible, sponge filter), or what the maintenance would be (same as salt/fresh water fish tanks or different because it's a hermit crab). Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Coming soon on CCS!

[@krazaykris]

@@CrabCentralStation I look forward to your thoughts and advice.

[@aarbear83fierce]

What are the filters you’re using in this Video for the tank that show that 5.30 minutes? It looks perfect for my tank? Or do you have a better suggestion?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Gosh, to be honest, I really don't remember. We got them from PetsMart though.

[@PiNkThRoNe302]

So hermies need prime with tap water for their fresh water bowl to drink and their salt water bowl they need the ocean salt also prime too?👀🤝🏻🩷🩶 To soak correct??

[@boardwalkbw7130]

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT how you did the tank right behind you with the two tanks within a bigger tank

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi! We use an exo terra front opening tank on top to connect them then cut custom glass to cover the rest of the top. The exo terra tank goes upside down and half goes on one tank and the other half on the other tanks. Hope that makes sense!

[@boardwalkbw7130]

Yes!! Oh gosh thank you I have been so obcessed...finally I can copy it for my hermy babies. You know my son was 4 years old begging me for a Hermit Crab...I kept saying no bc we already had a turtle. A hermit crab, a huge one literally shows up on on literal door step!!! We live way way inland...have no idea how this hermy got to us???? So, I feel urber resposible for him...his name is Sharkbate!@@CrabCentralStation

[@kbs36]

Good Morning! I have purchased the Acurite Humidity Monitor and am following your instructions on how to ensure the unit is accurate. I have the salt with water and unit in the bag, sealed as directed. My question is “Where do I place the sealed bag?’ Inside my aquarium with the crabs or just on the table outside next to the aquarium? Thank you in advance for your response and guidance.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We just set ours on the counter!

[@daltonwade9441]

I am a little confused on how you stated using the Prime. For instance if I treat a gallon jug, once it’s treated it should be good right? Unless I add more tap water? You said the Prime only lasts 48 hours, doesn’t the Prime remove the chemicals/metals that I’m worried about in one treatment? For instance I shouldn’t need to treat the same gallon multiple times if I’ve added no extra tap water, right? Edit:Never mind, after a little reading I see that it does permanently remove the chlorine/chorea mine in one dose, the 48 hours is referring to ammonia for fish tanks.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi Dalton. If you have standing water pools in your tank, you need to change those every 48 hours. Each time you refill those pools up, you will need to Prime them. So, if you have a gallon jug that you make up ahead of time and keep on hand, you will still need to Prime the jug or pool every 48 hours.

[@daltonwade9441]

@@CrabCentralStation Thank You

[@adambutler2990]

I have a question about a hermit crab pool, and I could use your advice. Can you use a non-slip mat to make a ramp for them to get out of their pools, or would the crabs damage it while they are climbing it.

[@CrabCentralStation]

My concern would be the slime and algae that will grow under the mat. I also think it would be safer to go with something they can grab hold of and climb.

[@Tommy81.519]

Ou! Could I use aragonite as bottom sand in their pools for traction? And ps that stuff is called egg crate! And you can get it at any hardware store or like home hardware, home depot etc.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, you can use aragonite in the pools for traction. Yes, thanks! We finally figured out what the egg crate was called.

[@Tommy81.519]

@@CrabCentralStation okay, perfect! Thank you! 😁🐚

[@karaa4805]

So we can premix a gallon of the instant ocean and let it sit until needed? We just need to hold off on adding the Prime until we are going to add the water to their pool? Or does the instant ocean also go bad after 48 hours?

[@CrabCentralStation]

You can premix the instant ocean and just add the prime to their pool.

[@karaa4805]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you so much!!!

[@robbyrummel8708]

What do I do if I have a tiny tank but parents won’t let me buy another one

[@CrabCentralStation]

Maybe ask for one for Christmas! Look at garage sales, Facebook Market for used tanks?

[@daltonwade9441]

Is it ok to rinse shells and things that need cleaning in regular tap water? For instance, you’re about to add shells can you boil them in regular tap water? Also when preparing your eco earth can you use regular tap water or does absolutely everything need to be treated with Prime? I’ve wondered this because I see people filling the container to moisten the Eco Earth with tap water and wondered if it was a problem, or is it ok as it’s not for ingestion?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Everything should be rinsed in Prime treated water, always.

[@colleen1987]

Great video! Quick question if I have the bubblers and change my water 1x a week- do I need to prime during the week? Also should I have a water dish still if I have pools?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes. If you have filtered pools, you do not have to add Prime every 48 hours.

[@jressler1844]

I love your videos. I need help and some ideas on where i can find the table in the this video. I've been to Walmart, Target, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Ollies, all the pet stores in my area, and several other variety stores and this table seems non existence. I do want to use glass bowls for their water on this table above the soil. Does anyone out here have any ideas where i can find it or what i can use to improvise that does not have any metal and will hold the weight. Thanks in advance!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Check the bathroom section of a five below, Walmart, or target. They dont always have them, but during back to school/dorm shopping season we can usually find them there.

[@Beauty23girl]

Why do you need to use prime in the water every 48 hours? Also if you only have one crab and it doesn’t submerge in the water often and the water looks clean(no debris) do you still have to change the water as often?

[@CrabCentralStation]

From the Seachem Prime website; Prime will bind up ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates for up to 48 hours. If they are still present after that time, they are released back into the water, unless Prime is re-dosed accordingly. That being said, if you have only a couple crabs and they are small, the ammonia levels are going to be trace at best, and therefore you could probably get away without re-dosing every 48nhours. So much depends on the amount of crabs, size of crabs, size of pools, waste in the pools, etc. Since Prime says to re-dose every 48 hours.... that's what we recommend as best practices for the majority of crab keepers.

[@PULAG]

Can you not make a shallow pool and make an embankment of rock and sand leading up to the sand? Do you need an actual dish or container

[@MarkTheFunk]

I’m setting up two 2gal pool (salt/fresh). For my salt pool, what substrate is safe for the crabs? I’m using the aragonite reef substrate by CaribSea. My dry/burrow substrate is play sand/coconut soil combo. I’m more or less concerned about the calcium in the aragonite. If it’s fully submerged, that calcium won’t hurt the crabs right?

[@CrabCentralStation]

The CaribSea sand is great for their pool! The calcium is actually really good for them.

[@StarlightEater]

Very informative!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evelynsmith1511]

Would it me safe to buy some rocks at the dollar tree and put those in your water bowl? And if I put a plastic plant in the water bowl will it mold? Cuz I’m going to upgrade my pools

[@CrabCentralStation]

Make sure the plant is made for aquariums. Regular plastic plants have metal in the stems and will rust in the water,, making them unsafe.. The rocks should be good. Rinse both in water really well before putting them in the pool.

[@evelynsmith1511]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you so much 😊

[@tannerwilson6171]

Got any advice for me? I did everything wrong my first time around. I had colored sand “blue”. I never made a pool for them. I used the pellet foods and I constantly had the heating pad on and my house was already 85 degrees without the heating pad I also only had one thing for them to climb on which all that I believe led to there death I plan on doing a lot better this time around and your channel has helped, but please give me advice on like toys for them?

[@CrabCentralStation]

The great news is that you have done a lot to learn! Great job! We have a video called, how to have an active hermit crab. Check out that video for a lot of great ideas! We put a lot of links in the description of that video too! Good luck!