Feeding your Hermit Crabs || Simple Food Prep

[@CrabCentralStation]

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Getting a crab as soon as we move can’t wait, I have watch all of your vids and have a whole book I made on how to care for my crab.

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[@mars._.is._.peachy]

get two or three crabs. Will get lonely as they are social

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[@whatinthe66]

I got my crabs 3 years ago. I binged ALL your videos on how to care for them. (I LITERALLY have 21 post-it cards on my wall on how to care for them so I don’t forget lol)

[@CrabCentralStation]

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[@helennunnelly7674]

when i inherited my grandkids hermies, i knew NOTHING aboout hermit crabs.....they seen them while on vacation and bought 3. i said i would take them because i didnt want something happening to the poor critters. they were told they would be fine in the set up they were in and had only a small container of salt water with a sponge. i decided to watch some videos on hermit crab care and i am so GLAD I DID!!!!! First thought was OMG THESE CRABS ARE IN HUGE TROUBLE!!!! im so happy i found you guys on youtube becuse i have learned so much from you!! i upgraded them to something bigger than a 10 gallon i had them in a 30 gallon but ended up getting 2 more so now im upgrading to a 90 gallon terrarium and doing pools for them. thank you for all of the videos they have been a tremendous help and my hermies thanks you as well!!!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

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[@nflores7994]

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[@Caseyisum...]

Crab street journal has some basic recipes for an everything food that you can make and ideas for a week rotation.

[@CrabCentralStation]

We LOVE crab street journal! Thanks for sharing!

[@chrissyraydo1659]

I haven't tried cooked chicken, but my crabs LOVE unseasoned, rare beef. I've tried strawberries and bananas several times, but they don't seem to care for it. They don't seem to care for steamed broccoli or raw carrots either, however they'll eat those veggies in the form of baby food. I never realized scavengers could be so picky!! They do love apple, and they also love popcorn (popped in coconut oil, no salt or butter)! Peanut butter is their once in a great while sweet treat, and they're crazy over uncooked quinoa, millet, and buckwheat (not so much chia seeds). Oh, and worm castings. They love that, too. Thank you for these videos, I've learned so much thanks to you!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes they love all those things! I think the pickiness just depends on the crabs, some love one thing some hate that thing! But universally they all love worm castings and green sand for sure! We have found that the more we feed something the more they learn to like it, even if they didn’t touch it at first.

[@chrissyraydo1659]

@@CrabCentralStation I have watched other videos where hermit crabs devour bananas. I will keep trying that for sure because I don't know why my guys don't like it lol

[@CrabCentralStation]

Who knows lol! They each have their own little minds 😂

[@christinatodd9770]

I was told I cannot give my crabs fruit daily. Is that true? I buy only organic and rinse everything throughly in decloranated water and avoid citrus...I mix it up but include fruit daily such as apples, strawberries, blueberries, mango, papaya, banana, coconut, etc. I also ordered from Hermit Grub and my babies love all their mixes so thank you for your amazing videos!!!!

[@CrabCentralStation]

You can definitely feed your crabs fruit every day! You just want to makensure you are also offering them the other food groups daily as well. Especially proteins, that should be half of their daily diet.

[@albertglass2594]

Thank you for the video. I like the egg idea. I will do that tonight for my hermit crabs. I like that I have a pet that can share a snack with me :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! It’s a ton of fun to find different foods in your own kitchen that you can share!

[@indiosquez59]

Thank u !!! Just got two hermits yesterday and they’re so adorable 😍

[@kristafincke61]

I would love to have some kind of Hermie food recipe I could make in advance, freeze, and then feed as needed. Is that possible? If so, could you guys make a recipe so I know the crab would be getting all its nutrients?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! We actually have this on our idea board!

[@skyvolante7061]

Thank you sooo much this really helps like all your other videos .I’m a new crab owner and I’ve learned a lot from you

[@CrabCentralStation]

So glad to help educate! Thank you for watching!

[@jacksonsfun5640]

This is super helpful! Love your channel!

[@nickyisbex]

Thanks also I gave my crabs lettuce, grapes, and a carrot do you think they will eat that?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, grapes and carrots are some of our crabs favorites!

[@nickyisbex]

@@CrabCentralStation thanks! Also do crabs happen to eat at night because I dont ever really see them eating during the day im not quite sure i rarely will see them nibbling on the food

[@CrabCentralStation]

@@nickyisbex yes, they mostly eat at night. They are nocturnal animals by nature. However, over time we have found that some of our crabs come out more and more during the day.

[@nickyisbex]

Alright, also the food I give them usually gets covered in sand from them crawling all over it. Do you think they will still eat the food that has sand on it because I don't want to always change out the food.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Well... it's good to know they are active and eating! Yes, they will eat it with sand on it, just as long as it's not completely covered in sand.

[@adevice]

I admit, I do feed and reccomend Omega One hermit pellets as a component of the diet because it's got high calcium and algae content. But certainly not as a single food! Alongside fruits and veggies I think some of these pellet foods are good.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Which pellet food is it?

[@bayleepenner8836]

How much do they need a day? And do they just need one of these things a day or a variety every day?

[@CynicalDemeanor]

You guy's are awesome, thanks for educating us!

[@CrabCentralStation]

You are very welcome! We are so glad that our content is helping folks!

[@jasmain9897]

I bought some hermit crabs and decided to look up how to correctly take care of them so they can be happy and healthy 🥰

[@micheledraper8356]

Is there a certain time I should feed them? I usually switch out their food in the morning but it seems to get dried out from the heat in the tank

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hermit crabs are most active during the night, so we feed them in the evening, usually around 7pm.

[@a_lill_wrom]

3:03 I don't have a microwave can you cook the egg like a normal scrambled eggs or do I have to have a microwave to make eggs

[@CrabCentralStation]

You can cook them however you need to! They can also be fed raw (though they go bad quicker if fed raw). Scrambled eggs are perfectly fine!

[@a_lill_wrom]

@@CrabCentralStation oh cool thx

[@iam-tspin4816]

I purchased the instant ocean and prime for my 4 cup water bowls. I’m confused as to how to use it in that small of a water bowl. I’ve been using zoo med part 2 for both salt water and drinking water. I read that is not good.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yay! I'm so glad to hear this! We usually mix up a gallon of saltwater at a time, that makes it super easy to measure. You just need 1/2 cup of instant ocean per gallon of water. The great thing about Prime is that you can't over Prime and hurt the crabs. You need two drops per gallon. For your four cup pools, just put one drop in every two days. You can use a toothpick to poke a small hole in the foil seal of the Prime bottle to help you only get one drop. Also, don't be alarmed, Prime stinks like rotten eggs.

[@iam-tspin4816]

Oh thank you so much. Do I have to prime the salt water as well as the salt? Thank you

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, Prime both pools every 48 hours.

[@otiliarivera2594]

How do you prepare freeze dried brine shrimp for hermit crabs? They come in cubes.. so do you dissolve them with water or crush the cube?

[@CrabCentralStation]

we just put a little on a dish and let it thaw in the tank.

[@heatherduckworth4519]

I'm going to use a cheese grater. I'm hoping it's better than chopping.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Great idea!

[@cassandrafidler6367]

My dad just got our girls hermit crabs.. how do I get them switched from the pellets to fresh food?? I have tried but they won't eat it

[@CrabCentralStation]

Don’t worry! They will eventually eat. It takes them a while to get used to new foods

[@dusk6232]

they don't eat a whole bunch just keep giving them fresh fruit they should eat u might not notice but they will eat eventually and keep their tank humid spray it with a spray bottle not clorine water and also have a dish of fresh and salt water no clorine!!! and if it is open lid and u have a light put the light on one side and a towl on the other or if u have a heat pad make sure half tank is covered with towl to keep humidity in and yah

[@dezholt6319]

My tiny hermit crab buried herself recently and I'm worried about her not coming up to eat is it normal for them not to come up to eat?

[@kenzieorsomething1502]

Yes, your hermit crab may be getting ready to molt! Just leave it alone, don’t dig it up and she should come back up in a few weeks or so. They will often eat their shedded exoskeleton, so don’t worry. Just keep an eye on the tank and humidity! Good luck :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

How is it going now Dez Holt? Did you hermit crab finish molting?

[@danielleeasley9907]

Is peanut butter on the Apple safe?

[@indahkurniawati7742]

Do we need to change their food everyday?

[@jessvitz6193]

How many days should I wait before giving my hermies the same type of food? For example, if I feed my hermies apples and chicken on Monday how long until I can give them apples and chicken again? I’m just wondering bc I have a limited variety of foods to give them right now.

[@CrabCentralStation]

There’s not an exact set time period to wait. Since you have only a few options you can feed it every day if need be, it’s better for them to have as many options of foods as possible rather than just one because you’re trying to rotate them. Once you get some more options try to rotate them as much as possible, introducing a variety is best. Make sure to feed all of the food groups and they will be healthy! We go over nutrition more in our Hermit Crab Food 101 video!

[@jessvitz6193]

Also I was wondering if you give them bone meal and if you do where do you get it? Bc I found out that Espoma (the brand that the Greensand that you recommended is) sells organic bone meal but I’m afraid to give it to my hermies bc it’s used for gardening

[@CrabCentralStation]

It is only bone meal, but the thing is that since it’s processed as being intended as a fertilizer it does not need to meet any safety standards. These bones could be from significantly sick animals, chemically euthanized animals, etc. While buying fertilizers can be a way to save money, there’s a trade off in different processing that has unknown outcomes on animals consuming them.

[@Barnraisedblessings]

Can you feed them freeze dried eggs/veggies? I’m trying to find more shelf stable foods for my son’s Hermit crab, in place of the pellets.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, those are both safe!

[@fishinwoman428]

I have a question. How do you know if your crabs are eating the food you put down for them. My daughter's crabs, Nugget, Blueberry and Hermie don't show us any signs of eating the food other than popcorn and coconut flakes which they absolutely love?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hello Lisa! Crabs are nocturnal and usually only come out to grub at nighttime. If you don’t have lots of crabs, it is hard to tell a difference in the food you put out because crabs take such tiny bites! Trust that your crabs will know when they are hungry and continue to feed them as you are. Some crabs can be really picky, which is why switching foods every once in a while can be beneficial. We find that our crabs especially love smelly foods such as coconut oil cooked eggs (no butter or seasonings) and fish such as tuna and salmon!

[@fishinwoman428]

@@CrabCentralStation I know they come out at night. My daughter has 3. I thinking they must be picky some what. The food is changed daily with protein, veggie and fruit choices. I do have coconut oil. I'll give them some of that tonight. They do love coconut flakes and popcorn. I made them scrambled egg last night in the shell like you did in your video... that's just too cute!! I also have a dish out with worm castings and green sand. Thanks for writing me back Darcy!!🦋🌷

[@CrabCentralStation]

How is feeding going now? Are they eating more?

[@beadedbyella2183]

Thank you this helped so much

[@juliarennels2741]

You live in Texas to! Yay someone else with crabs in Texas(I saw because of the HEB)

[@swaggykitten8856]

I'm 2 year's late but it's alright, I'm getting a hermit crab tomorrow and this really helped. Im writing down a list of the foods tysm

[@CrabCentralStation]

You’re not late at all! We’re glad you found our video helpful! We have tons of other great care videos on our channel… check them out ☺️

[@becca.joe32]

Where do you get your food dishes?

[@josemena9277]

So for the meats such as the chicken/steak. Would you still cook it prior to giving it to the crabs, or would raw be better?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Either raw or cooked is safe for those types of meats. We typically cook ours just because I like to cook for our crabs!

[@Ueglqbroqvrj]

Would you have to wash the fruits and veggies with distilled water?

[@CrabCentralStation]

You can just rinse them in Fresh prime treated water.

[@biohazard9410]

Great info! I have one question. I have two standard small hermit crabs. How much food should i be hiving them?

[@CrabCentralStation]

It’s really hard to say because all hermit crabs eat a different amount. As long as you feed all of the food groups then you can really gauge how much you need to feed based on how much your crabs eat. So if you feed a lot and they don’t eat all of it, feed a little less. Then, if you feed a lot less and your crabs eat all of it maybe feed a little more. It’s really a balance

[@kilynhash9884]

I have a question if I get my hermit crab from a pet store and they’ve only been fed the pellets do you need to like slowly transition them to fresh Foods

[@CrabCentralStation]

It's best to stop the pellets right away, no need to wean them off.

[@meganann2750]

Does everything I feed them have to be organic or can I just wash produce I buy at the store really good? What about meat? Do I have to pay attention to how it was raised and processed too?

[@meganann2750]

And eggs? Do they have to be farm fresh or can I just use store bought ones?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Dont worry about focusing on organic!

[@AMe-qd8oh]

We are getting 4 hermit crabs(that are in a 10gal tank) from a neighbor that is moving so I'm trying to cram up on them. We will be going thru the PPS treatment for them. My question is. We are vegetarian so we don't have meat that we are eating to give them. What are your thoughts on freeze-dried meat as a source of meat and also Black Soilder fly larvae as another source of protein.

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, both of those options are great! You can buy a lot of different freeze dried protein products that will be great for your hermit crabs. We love Just 2 Old Crabs on Etsy!

[@AMe-qd8oh]

@@CrabCentralStation Thank you very much

[@redmooonnn]

I know that they take very small bites, so how long should I leave their food in so that I don't waste it?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Fresh foods need to be changes out every 24 hours. Dried foods can be changed out every 3-4 days.

[@yarilizmarie6182]

Hi! I just bought a hermit crab and i want to take care of it properly💗. I was wondering, is any fruit packet ok to feed my crab?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Fresh fruit is safe!

[@crazypetsyt.9579]

Congrats on 1k In your q and a video you said that making videos was a family job are you all related to eachother if not how do you know ecother?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi! Thank you for supporting our channel! We are all family members :) In this video Darcy (the lady in the green) is our mom and Faith (I'm the one in the pink) is one of her four kids! Brooke is behind the camera and she is my sister!

[@chixgotskillz]

Is there n e thing I should feed my crabs when I first get them.i prepared the first tank to acclimated but was wondering other then lots of water, both salt and fresh. They are being shipped from horrible place I found on line and will be handled in the mail for 5-7 days. Poor things....I just want them to feel happier. Do crabs have comfort food or even something i should make sure they do get 🤞 there are all alive

[@CrabCentralStation]

It would be good to offer a lot of protein in the beginning. Cuttlebone and omega fats (nuts, seeds, coconut, eggs) would be good so that they can prepare for molt. Really just making sure they are eating is important. I would have a lot of foraging goods too - millet, leaves, flowers, moss, worm castings, green sand.

[@chixgotskillz]

@@CrabCentralStation perfect we live in the woods on the coast. Lol my 5 year old look for things in the woods for them. We need way more sand though. But lots of leaves, acorns and bark twigs and wicks. I made some little caves already and waiting on natural shells for them. Hopefully they will all work out🤞

[@marymanzoni6117]

Hi there, my granddaughter just inherited 2 hermit crabs. We need to get a new tank and more accessories. Do we feed them at night or in the morning? :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

It’s best to feed them at night as they are nocturnal animals.

[@micheledraper8356]

Can they have raisins, and frozen peas?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! Both of those are safe.

[@Generald1ngus]

I have a question: do you still need a 10 - 20 gallon tank if the crabs are little?

[@fuckhandsmcmike6558]

most likely since they will grow into their tank, you should have at least a 10 gal

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, once you add all the required stuff... you really need at least a 20g for them to have ample space to live, molt, explore.

[@Generald1ngus]

@@CrabCentralStation is a zoo med all in one tank fine?

[@CrabCentralStation]

I am not familiar with the zoomed all in one tank. I’m guessing it will not have safe items for hermit crabs as most pet stores sell things “for hermit crabs” that are actually toxic.

[@wsgtyce]

I watch Lori's Wonderlands video on hermit crab food and she said it was ok to use pellets if you use them with fruits and veggies is that true?

[@CrabCentralStation]

No, pellets usually have lots of toxic ingredients. The two main ones are Copper Sulfate and Ethoxyquin (it is sometimes hidden in 'fish meal' on the back of the bottle) there are tons of other unsafe ingredients as well. Some of them block the molting hormone which is needed for hermit crabs to grow. If you notice, her hermit crabs are still really small even though she’s had them for 8-10 years. They should be jumbo size by now. We don’t agree with her care methods but we respect her as a person and no hate should be sent to her!

[@wsgtyce]

@@CrabCentralStation oh ok! But are dried mealworms ok?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! Dried mealworms are great

[@goodbye7362]

HERMIT CRAB NEEDS Random shells-Petco Hiding spots-Walmart Play sand- Home Depot Sea sponge- Walmart Eco earth- Petco 20 gal tank- petco Heat pad- petco Random shells- need so that if your hermit crab is molting or need another shell they can easily switch. Hiding spots- Hermit crabs want to climb and hide and explore, it’s good to get them places to wonder around. Play sand- safest sand for them to dig and lay in, other sand can be extremely toxic. It can clump up in there gills witch they need to breath. Sea sponge- needed so they can drink/bathe without drowning. If you get a normal sea sponge, it can kill then due to cleaning chemicals. Eco earth- also for them to dig and lay in. It’s extremely helpful when molting there shell. Only use a light layer of this in the tank. 20 gal tank- when having hermit crabs, they get very stressed. In small spaces they get stressed, therefore it’s good to have a good tank. Each hermit crab means 10 gallons. So if you have two hermit crabs, get 20 gallons. Heating pad- Hermit crabs are cold blooded, they need heat. They are used to the heat in the tropical habitat. When you get your heating pad, put it on the back of your tank. This will give them all the heat they need. Keep it at 70-80 degrees. At all times keep it at least to 74. Nothing more nothing less.

[@CrabCentralStation]

This is all great info! The only thing that could be updated is the sponge! Hermit crabs actually don’t need a sponge at all! They are naturally from the ocean, and are quite excellent swimmers! They have modified gills, and can stay under water for HOURS at a time! Hermit crabs actually need deep and large water pools to live! One salt water and one freshwater! They should be deep enough that your largest crab can fully submerge to take a drink and swim! Sponges actually collect mold in a tank environment and are not safe as water drinking spouts! Check out our video in hermit crab water pools for more!

[@goodbye7362]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you for helping me! The information the lady gave me at the carnival was very improper. I’m looking back and think of how many of them will die! It’s so sad! :(

[@CrabCentralStation]

It is sad. But, we can do our best with the crab friends we have and tell others about proper care and then advocate for the wild caught crabs. You are doing such a great job with all your research and learning! Your crabs are lucky to have you!

[@goodbye7362]

@@CrabCentralStation I’m so exited to go to get some stuff for them today! I named the female pancake and my brother named his Sheldon

[@ozymandias7]

the nice part of this is that my pets always end up getting me to eat healthier too lol. i can’t give my rabbit a whole apple, but it’d be a horrible waste to throw the rest away…

[@huntxry]

What sizes do I make their food?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Any size you like. They will pinch off the size they want.

[@SwaggeeSaslee]

I have had my crab for 3 days and it hasn’t been eating it showing it’s self and idk if it’s shy or if it’s sick

[@SwaggeeSaslee]

I meant it wasn’t eating or showing it’s self and idk if I have to do something

[@CrabCentralStation]

New crabs are very stressed, dehydrated, hungry, and sometimes injured or sick. The PPS method is the best way to help them get better (check out our video teaching you how to do this method). It will take time for your crab to heal.

[@kateclontz8377]

Can you used freeze dried vegetables, fruit and insects?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes!

[@kateclontz8377]

Crab Central Station I bought a dried omnivore mix , dried veggie mix and a dried fruit mix. It is from zilla. Will that be an adequate food for them?

[@CrabCentralStation]

If they are safe and have no additives or preservatives you can feed those foods to then. However, we recommend feeding a variety of foods for hermit crabs. We eat from many food groups and it’s the same for hermit crabs. They really need a variety of types of food to be healthy. Here is a video where we go into detail on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHaUd3xpd62Lg8k

[@carstories4169]

Crab Central Station yeah I know, I have a crab shelfing unit of food at the moment. I weeded out all of the pellet food and bad foods based on the HCA food list. However, are basic chives considered dangerous I found one forum and they said that they’re bad. I know spinach shouldn’t be given with calcium. I know the six food groups proteins, chitin, carotenoids,carbs, omega fats and calcium. My hermits 7 are kept in a 85 gallon. They are purple pinchers. I have taken a ton your advice and that of the HCA. I just want to tell you thank you and my wallet wants to tell you help me lol. Thank you so much

[@actionreg1631]

Can you feed the hermit crabs raw eggs or do I have to do it like you did

[@CrabCentralStation]

You can feed eggs raw, scrambled, hard-boiled! Crabs love them all ways! Just remove the next morning. Eggs really stink up the tank in a hurry!

[@actionreg1631]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you

[@actionreg1631]

Can I just take peaces off my tree at my house

[@CrabCentralStation]

If it is a safe wood, yes. However, make sure anything gathered from the land has not been sprayed with any pesticides or fertilizer.

[@arachnoskull6311]

what about repashy superfoods?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Those aren’t safe, too many ingredients

[@theadventuresofnora2668]

Hello! What size tank do you have and how many crabs do you own?

[@CrabCentralStation]

We have 6 tanks (sizes: 2 90 gallons, 120 long, 120 tall, 125, and a 29 gallon with a topper for the baby hermit crabs) we have around 40 crabs’

[@theadventuresofnora2668]

Crab Central Station Thank you so much!

[@micheledraper8356]

Can they have cheese? Like string cheese?

[@CrabCentralStation]

No, sorry. Too many additives and preservatives.

[@myjam4095]

thanks for the vid it was very helpful to me and my hermit crabs!!! :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

So glad it helped! :)

[@Esperanza218]

I am afraid to give my crabs fresh in season fruit now. Because a few weeks Argo I gave them some strawberry and think it caused some tiny spring tail bugs in my crabitat 😭

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes, I comes understand! Springtails are a safe and healthy clean up crew for your bioactive crabitate though!

[@nataliestudinski7930]

How often do you feed them?

[@CrabCentralStation]

We feed as we feel they need it! Sometimes they may eat a ton one night and we feed the next night or some nights they may not eat as much and we don’t refill until after two days. Really it just depends on if the food is still fresh and if it’s eaten. Usually after day two or three however, we toss it and get a new dish. Sometimes they may not like as much of what we fed and they don’t want to eat it.

[@nataliestudinski7930]

Thank you so much! I’m thinking of getting one for my birthday but I want to give it a good life! I have watched all your videos, also, for the heat pad, I know you don’t put it on the bottom, you put it on the back, does it stick or Velcro? How would I go about doing that? Thanks so much ❤️🦀

[@CrabCentralStation]

You’re welcome! Another great resource we recommend for research is www.crabstreetjournal.org just giving it to you since I know we don’t have all of the care videos up yet. As for your question, some heat mats come with adhesive that you just stick on the back with nothing else needed. The ones we like don’t use adhesive and we just stick them on with packing tape around the perimeter to hold them on

[@nataliestudinski7930]

Crab Central Station Thank you! 😍

[@kimberlybrown514]

Does all the foods have to be organic

[@CrabCentralStation]

Not necessarily, but wash them well.

[@amandacudworth]

The Safe Foods List link seems to be broken

[@CrabCentralStation]

I'm so sorry! Yes, CSJ is currently working on updating that list and link. We will get it fixed as soon as possible.

[@savannahbryant6622]

Do hermit crab’s eat pinky’s ?? Love your vids they are so helpful xx

[@CrabCentralStation]

YES! Ours LOVE them ❤ 💕 😍

[@micheledraper8356]

Can they have ground beef?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! No seasonings, just beef.

[@micheledraper8356]

@@CrabCentralStation Thank you

[@aminaov098]

Can crabs eat boiled eggs or eggs cooked With olive oil? I'm getting a crab soon I want to give it the best life.♡

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! Crabs can have eggs and olive oil (just a little oil). The eggs can be cooked in any way

[@aminaov098]

@@CrabCentralStation ok thanks i can share my egg with my crab now! Woot woot!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! Just make sure it has no seasoning on it :)

[@aminaov098]

@@CrabCentralStation ok! I will share before I season then 😉

[@dreaadreaa3280]

should i fry or boil fish for them

[@CrabCentralStation]

Either is fine.... just no seasonings, salt, pepper or breading. Fry in coconut oil or olive oil.

[@bradsher1234]

Boiled shrimp is fine also ? And should I let it cool off or put straight in tank

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes! Boiled is good, always cook shell fish! It cools down pretty quick so it should be fine but if you’re worried you can let it cool

[@daniellewilliams9635]

Do you have to cook the chicken

[@CrabCentralStation]

Nope! it can be fed raw or cooked

[@geneticshortie]

How many time would you say they eat normally?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Most of our crabbies eat every night. I definitely see a molt cycle in the eating habits though. They bing eat before and after a molt. Then pretty much pick at foods a little each night. They love to forage for natural foods a lot. For example; leaves, moss, millet, bark, cuttle bone, snake shed, green sand, worm castings.

[@Tetra3Ne56scur]

Have y’all thought of having a onlinestore ?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Right now we have a merch shop 😊🥰 on our website at www.crabcentralstation.com We plan to continue adding products over time. We also have links to our favorite products on our website.

[@SabrinaFountas]

This is so helpful

[@CrabCentralStation]

So glad we could help!

[@mandycampbell4541]

Is canned chicken and tuna ok?

[@CrabCentralStation]

If there is no added salts and preservatives yes. Like the only ingredients on the can should be safe ingredients

[@ellaclaire4464]

I prepared a similar meal to this after watch your other video on crab food. I have two medium sized crabs and they dont eat the food fast enough and it ends up molding. What should i do differently? Btw I loved the editing in this video, it made me laugh! :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks! Best thing to do is feed less proportions or dehydrated foods.

[@KittyKraftStudio]

I don't eat as well as these crabs. XD Trying by best but anxiously awaiting my order from HermitGrub

[@EverydayAG]

Do you have to have two hermit crabs or is it ok to only have one?

[@CrabCentralStation]

They are social animals living in colonies of 100's in the wild. They need at least one species buddy to thrive.

[@suki-changacha6836]

Omg what!? I didn’t know pellets are bad for them (this helped a lot)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thanks for watching!

[@vannypaws7422]

The list is gone

[@CrabCentralStation]

Sorry about that. The list is currently being updated with recent research.

[@zaneantoine714]

Thanks for the information

[@CrabCentralStation]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@earlineholmes6312]

I have a veggie and fruit bowl and a pellet

[@twistysunshine]

This is helpful thanks!

[@iam-tspin4816]

Can I feed them pine nuts

[@CrabCentralStation]

Yes 😁

[@iam-tspin4816]

@@CrabCentralStation thank you!

[@danabendidi1134]

Can you feed hermit crabs baby food

[@CrabCentralStation]

You can as long as it’s just a pure formula with no preservatives, sugars, salts etc. A good ingredient list may read: mango, strawberries, banana. The only thing about baby food like this, is that because there are no preservatives it goes bad quickly

[@amandacudworth]

Wondering why you cook the meat? Obviously it wouldn't be in the wild ...are you worried about some kind of contamination?

[@CrabCentralStation]

Mandy Thames, you are full of AWESOME questions, I LOVE it! Everyone reading these will gain knowledge through your questions 😊. You are correct that in the wild our hermit crabs will not encounter cooked meat. You are also correct in the reason we suggest cooking it - we don't want to bring harmful contaminations into a closed environment. The ONLY type of meat that MUST be cooked for this reason though, is shell fish. Any other meat can be offered to your crabs cooked or raw.

[@Fish19474]

Good job

[@CrabCentralStation]

Thank you 😊

[@lulusgamingandreacts1893]

omg my hermits love apples and mushrooms!

[@CrabCentralStation]

YES!!! Only the best for our hermies!!

[@The_Bible_Girl7]

They eat good!!! :)

[@CrabCentralStation]

Such soiled babies!

[@DeborahSowers]

I actually just watched that other video that they told me to watch

[@joshualiu4121]

I had these pellets and fed them to my crabs I didn’t know they were poisonous

[@CrabCentralStation]

Unfortunately we did too, at first. That is the are information we were given when we got our first hermit crabs. Luckily we did some research and found out much better ways to care for our crabbies!

[@joshualiu4121]

Thanks for telling me

[@lm5585sysmatrix]

1K for super high video content and quality! 💯

[@melindaalisa1269]

Hi!

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hello Melinda Alisa! 👋

[@jeremyoakes1827]

Never thought lesbians would know so much about crabs lol. 🦀 good content. 👍🏻

[@CrabCentralStation]

Try mother and daughter….

[@hannahgrim6804]

The veggie tales had me so confused….

[@CrabCentralStation]

same

[@KATTYConZ]

I know this is an old video, but advocado is toxic for all animals, hope you know it now.

[@CrabCentralStation]

This is not true! Crabbies loveeee avocado!

[@justheretowatchvideos123]

Are you guys married

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi! We are actually family members! The woman in green is my mother and I am the girl in the pink!

[@CrabCentralStation]

And if you are asking if we are married in general than the woman in green is and I'm not haha!

[@justheretowatchvideos123]

I was talking about the crabs

[@CrabCentralStation]

Oh! I mean I guess you would have to ask the crabs :)

[@justheretowatchvideos123]

Can I ask them?

[@kaleybrown4605]

Do you have to cook or rinse the egg shells considering it is raw leftover in the shell? I even have some shells left in my container from scrambled eggs. Can I serve just the shells ? Do they have to be washed or boiled?