New Hermit Crab Tank Setup & Sad News

[@LorisHartland]

So this video didn’t go as planned, by the end you hear the sad news, but I think the tank turned out great and my crabs are loving it. Thank you all for your patience and I hope you enjoyed the video even with the sad end. These things happen and sadly I always knew this was possible. Hope you guys enjoy seeing my crabs and have a wonderful weekend! ❤️

[@stellascheer5241]

Thank you!!

[@kathywooters3283]

Can you do a video on what to do if on hermit crab does die. How to help the alone crab

[@kathywooters3283]

Yes I hope so to

[@vintagelxx8193]

Lori are you ever going to get a bird?

[@youngclimateactivist4899]

Hey Lori! I had a question, I am thinking about spending money on an Exo-Terra for my 2 hermit crabs. I have had them for about 2 years and they are happy and thriving in a 30 gallon tall. I was thinking of buying the one like you use to have, the square one, do you think my crabs would be happy in it? It’s expensive and I kind of want to find out if I should spend the money on it, because I think my crabs would be super happy and thrive even more. And I could have a lot more easy access to the tank.

[@ourpreciouspets6896]

I am so sorry for your loss😭😭 I also wanted to let you know how much you helped me care correctly for the hermit crabs I have had for almost 4 years now. If I had not started watching your channel, my hermit crabs might not be as healthy and happy as they are and might not be alive today.

[@youngclimateactivist4899]

same!

[@BeckysAnimals]

I’m so sorry about your loss, that must have been gutting ☹️ The new tank looks amazing though and I’m sure your two will enjoy it x

[@KBHaedyn]

love your channel also love sheldon

[@LorisHartland]

Thank you! ❤️ kiss sheldon for me

[@CrabCentralStation]

Hi Lori! I’m so sorry to hear that your new crab passed away. It can be so difficult to lose even a new hermit crab. If in the future, you do ever decide to rescue another friend, I have a tip that may help! We have found a method that helps with PPS (post purchase stress)/PPDS(post purchase death syndrome). It’s a four week quarantine period in which you help the hermit crab focus on eating healthy foods and drinking water before they go to molt for the first time with you. Like you said, you can still do everything right and your hermit crab can pass away. The same applies to this method but we have really seen good results with this method and it may be worth looking into. We do have a video on the topic if you are curious and want more information. Again, I am sorry about your little friend -CCS 🦀🐚

[@LorisHartland]

Thanks for the tips, I have heard of this, I gave him 4 weeks, clean food and water for the whole time but he didn’t make it. I knew this was possible but it’s just so hard. 🖤🐚

[@CrabCentralStation]

@@LorisHartland yes it is really hard! It’s really sad what hermit crabs go through. I hope one day the industry will be over turned once and for all!

[@debrabraxton888]

I like the new tank set up Gunner and Sponge Bob will have fun exploring their new home. It was nice to see you again.

[@happyhermits5888]

I would recommend putting the heat mat just above the substrate because it will most likely burn the crabs when they are underneath

[@sophiag4975]

I got a free hermit crab from my friend and I watch your videos and learned how to take care of them so you helped them live!!!

[@crustaceanstation2565]

Check out Crab central station for additional care :)

[@dylanlofink8086]

Yes, been waiting for a hermit crab vid, love it

[@annalies_animals]

Aww I’m sorry about the sad news :( Your hermit crabs are sooo adorable though and I love watching videos with them!! ❤️❤️

[@evelynsmith1511]

I’m so sorry about the new hermie. But I’m glad that your other hermit crabs love the new tank. Love you Lori! ❤️💕

[@sweetluvgurl]

Sorry the video didn’t go as planned. At least your two crabs have a nice big enclosure now. I’ve considered getting a third crab and upgrading my enclosure to a 15 or 20 gallon.

[@cassiopeia5115]

3 crabs need at LEAST 20 gallons, but should really have more! think 5-10 gallons per crab, especially based on their size!

[@hadengoforth5146]

My crabitat is different. I have a 10 gallon tank with 5 inches of sand for them to burrow and molt, and got a bunch of decorations used in other fish tanks. For example, I got fake plantation for them to climb and hide, same for decorative wood and rocks in natural and non-toxic color. I got a giant water pool from an giant shell and a spunge. And I have vegetation for them (like lettuce). And for the top I have a model of a nautilus and two jellyfish on top hanging from the lid. I have nine hermits and im planing on getting more. I've spent over a $100 on the tank, and everything in it. My hermits are like my babies and I want to give them everything to make them happy.

[@beadedbyella2183]

I know how it feels. I had a hermit crab for 3 weeks and then he passed. I did everything I could, like you did. I have 2 hermit crabs and I have had them for 15 months. They will enjoy their tank 😊

[@CrabJelly5225]

They’re hella stressed when we get them. They’ve been so abused by the time they’re ours, sometimes coming home is the final stressor that kills them (they were going to die soon whether we took them or not, but at least we could give them a comfortable home. I lost two crabs. One from stress and the other died from a flood in the tank (i actually think one of my water dishes was leaking, not a problem now as I have two critter keepers for their water (one is a gallon and the other is a liter. I meant to get another liter one as my crabs are small, but you know what? We’re gonna roll with it.

[@mae-]

The heat pad needs to be above substrate level otherwise it'll dry the sub out over there and it can make the substrate super hot. You want to heat the air, not the sub.

[@nogoodnecktie12]

I mist spray the glass right on the pad so it evaporates and makes "steam" seems to work

[@CrabJelly5225]

@@nogoodnecktie12you shouldn’t spray as it can cause a flood. If you get an air pump and run the tubing into their water dish (assuming it’s deep. I use two critter keepers as water dishes) you can increase humidity like that without causing a flood. Or just put the water dish next to the heater for the same effect without the risk of flooding

[@CrabJelly5225]

@@nogoodnecktie12I’m only telling you as I just lost a crab to a flood and actually ended up completely switching tanks.

[@PULAG]

Gunner Nelson aint scared at all. Dude's literally bout to crawl entirely out of the shell when you pick him up lol

[@hehefornow5251]

hi im Molly and I have hermit crabs.i got them before I knew about the hermit crab industry.now I make videos about proper care you are my absolute favorite You-Tuber thank you for making videos

[@emmyisawesome27]

I just got a 20 gallon long and my crabs love it, and your videos have been so helpful and insightful. Thankyou for making your videos and im so sorry for your loss

[@The_Mind_Electric_number_1_fan]

One of my crabs has passed his name twister. I left him in my moms care when I went for vacation. My mom didn't spray the tank to keep hurmidy

[@GirlsLoveGaming]

Oh no, sorry to hear. Awesome tank set up, your other too will be very happy!

[@ebmaam5489]

It's very relaxing watching your videos and learning new things

[@abbyrene236]

I have 2 hermit crabs at college. I'm trying to figure out what to do for Christmas break. I don't want to try to bring their 20 gallon home on a 3 hour car ride, but I am going to have to be home for a month. I've came to the conclusion that a bin cage might be the best option because it will hold humidity really well on the drive and I can leave them in there for the duration of break as temporary housing. This way, when I come back after break I can leave them in there for a couple of weeks to destress from the car ride as well. What do you guys think? Is there a better solution?

[@clairelim9920]

Hi! The tank turned out great and I'm really sorry for your loss. However, I have noticed that you don't really feed your crabs protein. I understand that you've had your crabs for 10 years and they've been healthy but protein really is an essential part of a hermit crab's diet and I hope that you can start adding it into your crabs' diet as well.

[@sjsosokdksksk]

they're also missing chitin, omega fats, and cholesterol!!! they definitely need some more fresh meats and eggs. even adding some nuts and seeds can help

[@LUKA_DONCIC77]

yes new video and hermet crabs love your channel so sorry that your hermet crab died so sad rip new hermet crab. :(

[@LorisHartland]

It is so sad! But I knew this was possible, it’s SO hard adopting new crabs or even trying to get them to adjust. My 2 are doing great, but yes the new one didn’t make it. 🖤🐚☹️

[@LUKA_DONCIC77]

@@LorisHartland ya it is hope the 2 have fun in the new tank and that all your other animals are doing well.

[@TherealJacquelineM]

Sorry for loss of your hermit crab 🐚 🦀😢!!

[@thethreehermitcrabs5431]

I missed your hermit crab videos! So sorry about him 😭

[@bsh21wash1]

Hey Lori, I had a couple of questions: Whats your reasoning on not mixing play sand into the substrate with Eco earth? Also, Ive always read that you should never dig up a crab unless you know that its already dead? And lastly, on the heat pad, Ive also read that you should always have it above your substrate....it appears you put it right at the level of sub? Any reason for that? Thank you and sorry your loss!

[@CrabJelly5225]

That’s what I’ve noticed too. It’s like she’s ignoring the problem because she hasn’t updated on the crabs in 2 years which leads me to believe she either gave them away or accidentally killed them with poor husbandry. They can’t burrow in just eco earth. Just eco earth is fine for some REPTILES but the crabs come from Sandy mangroves and need it to molt. And the heating pads are such a basic thing for hermit crabs but she’s putting it under the tank because that’s what you do for reptiles. I think she also fails in the lack of climbing materials and the fact that she was the wrong shaped shells. She’s done very little research if she did any past the person who sold her the crabs.

[@LulaMae21]

​@@CrabJelly5225Plenty of keepers have had crabs live for decades in just eco earth.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Sorry for the loss otherwise Great update.

[@annacabble4111]

2 questions, how do you actually know if your crabs are molting, also I have recently inherited 2 crabs one is really big and I can't seem to find shells for him any thoughts

[@LorisHartland]

It’s hard to tell but if they go down and stay for a while, they could be mounting, if you see they changed shells, they may have molted recently. But never dig them up :)

[@silvercarolina4045]

How do you keep the substrate clean without worry that you have a dead one when it stays under so long?!

[@kathywooters3283]

It has been awhile. I am kind of said right now my second hermit crab that I had for 2 years just died. I cold wether came very fast. Thanks for helping me throw getting hermit crabs. I now have 3. Hope your new hermit crab does well

[@LorisHartland]

Aw I’m sorry :( and thank you

[@kathywooters3283]

It means alot that you replied thank you

[@sarahstickley3812]

I got the substrate that you have in the video it works great

[@chasingchic]

What a beautiful tank!! Any tips on where to find that beautiful plant decor? I’ve been looking at fish stores pet stores online…

[@The_Mind_Electric_number_1_fan]

Oh my gosh lol I was looking at the same tank for when I get a snake even the same backround. Amazon?

[@hannahtoven1371]

I kind of forgot about your channel, I've missed watching your videos so much! 💕

[@Ava-xo7im]

my big crab is molting how long do u think he’ll be down there he went down nov 11

[@lilynorab9031]

I am very very sorry for your Loss of hermit crab I’ll pray for you so that You can feel better

[@stellascheer5241]

If u see this can u like this?! I love animals

[@keykereon]

I'm late to seeing this video. but I hope to go by your standards and redo a snake pvc enclosure for some hermits in the future. I'll have to use some plexi to add a higher lip for substrate but the enclosure is almost a 4ft by 2ft by 13in high. thinking of doing a radiant heat panel on the top, it heats the air but the surface itself doesn't get hot to the touch

[@hannayu2395]

Hi!! I'm a big fan and I got a baby russian tortoise because i was so inspired by you!

[@carrastencil4309]

She has a eastern Herman’s tortoise🙂

[@carrastencil4309]

I have one he’s my baby🥰🥰🥰

[@hannayu2395]

@@carrastencil4309 i know....i liked russian a bit better lol

[@kathychildress18]

Stop buying exotics

[@manwhagirly]

I really need advice. My sister and her kids recently went to South Padre Island and my nephew convinced my sister to get a hermit crab. They went to the little shop, picked out a big one and a small one and then got another small one for free. They of course were given the small little plastic container, painted shells, etc. I am an experienced Turtle owner, so I knew to do my research as soon as I found out she got them and came across a bunch of information, including this channel, that they had nothing they needed. However, I did not come across this video in time. When they got home, they filled the tank up with moistened play sand to the 6 inches, water bowls, etc. a few days ago, the bigger crab died. Now there are the two little ones. My sister has been caring for them to the best of her ability but the kids aren’t helping like they were supposed to so now she wants me to take the crabs. I got them today, and now I’m coming across this video and I have no clue what to do since they’re already in this set up tank directly after being purchased, and one has already passed. The small ones are alive, we’ve been looking in to see new movement and new burrow holes. Today since I got the tank, the past couple hours, I have only seen one of the crabs moving around. I don’t know if the other one is trying to molt but it is definitely in the sand. I really need help..

[@babybats23]

I remember in the fourth grade our class pet was a hermit crab 💕💜 I've always been fascinated by these little guys 💜

[@keira__k2]

hi so i recently bought 2 hermit crabs (approx. 1 month ago) and is it normal if they stay buried for prolonged amounts of time? one of mine has been buried for a few days and i just wanna make sure he’s ok. if it’s not normal then what should I do? also love ur vids and they are a big help for me:)

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

I clicked over so fast! Did you see that Leanne called you out and watched your videos because she rescued hermit crabs and had no idea how to take care of them! Isn’t that awesome 🤩 Ok, I’m going to finish watching now lol Dang, he must be huge! Oh god, I just watched the rest of the video 😢 I’m really sorry 😢 Well, they have a paradise to play in now. Leanne showed in her video how they take the crabs out of their shells for the pet trade to put them in the painted ones, it’s HORRIFYING! And the painted ones are toxic to the poor hermit crabs! Why do people do things like that? It showed a giant vat of shell-less hermit crabs, millions of them! And most won’t even make it it to the pet store! They need to ban the sale of hermit crabs! I’m really sorry again about your new guy 😢 You are such an amazing woman! The passion you have for animals is so inspiring and beautiful ☺️ Thank You 🙏 for sharing your knowledge and your sweet animals 🐶🐱🐢🦎🕷🦀 Tons of love 💜 Kymberly

[@LorisHartland]

Hahaha yes! She is very sweet, we message back and forth about our crabs! She’s doing her best, as we all are! :) he was so big :(((( thanks for the support!

[@vivianaramirez2656]

I have two hermit crabs my self one is doing really good and my second one has been buried for two weeks now I believe and I just move them to a new tank

[@wonton67]

Back when I had hermit crabs they were always out! I think it's because I used a mystifier, they would always come out when it went off

[@silvercarolina4045]

Where do I get this mystifier?! I'm buying everything before I even think about buying the actual hermits. I want the ultimate set up!

[@silvercarolina4045]

What watt do I need for a small tank? 4 or 8? I plan to get 2 of the tiniest I can find. I am very experienced from yrs ago but with the internet I want to like really up my game. I never thought about doing it on the bottom being bad! You've given me so much to think aabout. Is a heat lamp bad? I have the 11 gallon Zilla vertical to start. I know my husband will get crazy soon and make them a massive tank. He always does lol.

[@CPeetG]

Aww I’m sorry about the new guy not making it. 😢 I have 2 hermits in a 40 gallon and they love exploring and cruising around. I have 1 that actually loves seeing me and 1 that hides. I am thinking about adopting 2 more that need a home from a lady who’s daughter lost interest and I am worried about introducing them and having more to care for.

[@Charles19C]

You’re vids are odly relaxing

[@Alexandrialyn]

How to you get your cholla wood ready? I bought some from chewy but not sure what I have to do before putting it in the tank

[@amandafields3324]

Sorry to hear about your crab. There are captive bred babies for sale now. Just another option to adopting

[@summerlove153]

This is an awesome awesome video. I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost one last month. I have four in a 40 gallon. They only thing I’m wondering is why you don’t do the 5:1 ratio of play sand to coco fiber? Keep on crabbing ❤️

[@LorisHartland]

Because i believe you can use either or, or both together. I choose no sand. Personal choice that has worked great for 12 years now :)

[@summerlove153]

@@LorisHartland interesting. Thank you 😊

[@karac.9661]

I have 4 hermit crabs in a 10 gallon tank is that good

[@parischanelle7666]

thats too small for four try 20 gallon but 30 to 40 is great.

[@amanyabandy2281]

@@parischanelle7666 I getting two in a 20 gallon is that good

[@littlepetkingdome7492]

@@amanyabandy2281 yes☺

[@parischanelle7666]

@@amanyabandy2281 yeah thats fine

[@Chazcam_Gaming]

I also have bad news... literally just earlier tonight my hermit crab Jason-Billy most likely died. I'm about 95% sure he dead but I'm so confused I did everything you said and then his claw fell of and then either because of that or not he most likely died. There is some evidence to him molting but a lot more to his death. Edit: yep he's dead Edit 2: there is some changes. Its been 2 days since he "died" but I still don't smell anything and he was in the saltwater for a long time before the incident and my other hermit crab just changed shells (not the "dead" ones). So three possibilities. 1 he's molting 2 he's injured and 3 he got in a fight with the other hermit crab. There names are Mason and Jason-Billy Jason-Billy is the one who might be dead or dying. Edit 3: now that I think about it I got the hermit crabs from my friend and he had a small plastic carrier tank with gravel and the sponge as there water and pellets in a bottle cap for food with nothing else Edit 4: he's dead

[@silvercarolina4045]

So sorry

[@sarahparrish9643]

Thank you so much for your hermit crab videos. I recently bought three back in may and your videos helped me learn about taking care of them. Sadly one of my babies passed away a month after getting them but the other two are still alive and happy and healthy thanks to you. I love my hermit crabs so much. Where do you get your shells for them and how do I know if I got the right sizes. I always worry that mine are going to be too small.

[@alb4rt0n4]

I'm sorry for your loss :/ But you always take such grate care of your animals, as you say, this can happen in the best environment

[@ezrastoychannel8432]

Yes hermit video!👍🏻👍🏻😀😀😄😄

[@morganayo5887]

re you able to do a video on what to put in a travel tank? Like if you are in the process of moving what you can put them in or your going on a roadtrip?

[@madelinepurdy9282]

I have two hermit crabs that I do not feel I can care for properly, what should I do? I've looked for forums to rehome them to someone else, etc. I unfortunately did not do enough research before getting them and want them to have a good life, but don't feel like I have the time to care properly for them.

[@liudmilaantropova3773]

I just found a hermit crab by the elevator and he looks really social…he is climbing all over… is that normal? Should I not touch him? Also do I need a solid lid or a net lid?

[@kaitlinswartz9907]

Love the tank set up! Can you link where you got your tank! I have two small hermit crabs and want to put them in a bigger tank!

[@albertglass2594]

You did your best.

[@estebanleon8739]

Hi. I got myself a pacman frog after I saw Lemon's video. I've been looking all over the web for a video explaining Pacman frog language. I've noticed they make this little chirp-like sound in some occasions. For example, today while spraying Bulbasaur's tank he started chirping when I closed it. Did that mean he was happy? Was he upset? Afraid. If you could explain or make a video about it it would be SOOO awesome.

[@chloemoose3582]

I get so excited to see gunner and sponge bob 🥺

[@mariawilliamson2640]

Hi Lori ! I have a question to you , I need advice . I want to rebuild my habitat , it is 40 gallon and I have 4 crabs . Will take me 4-5 hours to do it . Where I should put them for this long time ? What they need until I can put them back ?

[@amandaodeay1509]

Can I ask why you don't use sand? Most videos ive watched say 5 to 1 sand and eco earth. Just curious of the different reasonings

[@caelispencer9069]

Have you always put so much stuff in the tank for them

[@Dumdumgamer-z5s]

Hey I have a question about hermit crabs I have two hermit crabs one of them died is it smart to put the shell he was in back in the tank?

[@Jalepeno09]

What do you think about the brand " a world of wonder THRIVE" I use pellets and water from there for my hermit crab

[@gzronc9636]

I feel really sad about the loss. But I LOVE the fact that you adopt and DK NOT buy. Thanks for the tips and advice

[@Ion_cooltan_guy]

I literally just bought the same cage today that’s crazy

[@marlee5162]

Where is it from ?

[@Ion_cooltan_guy]

@@marlee5162 my local Pet store

[@darcyhope4680]

Hey, my hermit crab has a mushy, almost brown abdomen, out of his shell, and lying still under his hut. I came to you for help, is he molting? Thanks.

[@darcyhope4680]

@Margaret Crimmins tysm :)

[@FonsoDalchemist]

Awesome!! I am also going to upgrade to a 55 gallon 😍😍😍

[@kylamulvanity7706]

Awwww sorry about your new hermit crab but the new tank looks nice ♥️♥️

[@sophieadams0411]

My crabs never barley hide they always are out during the day

[@brittward5705]

Can you link your preferred heat mat for a 20 gallon tank?

[@vstaxyt6759]

Have you ever had mites? And if so howd you treat them

[@londontimothy7931]

How do you sanitize hermit crab shells?

[@Ady-vz5xw]

I'm getting a hermit crab soon! 😊😊 but I have a question where can I buy fake leaves so they can hide and climb because I've been looking and I haven't found anything that I like yet so do you have any idea where I can get some leaves?

[@haleyslifestyle2440]

I really hope someone can help me with this question. So I have two hermit crabs and they live in a 20 gallon tank. I have tried every fruit and vegetable and almost everything their allowed to have but the only thing they will eat is apples! I want them to eat new food other than just apples. Any tips?

[@rahalmckenzie1440]

Where do u get ur tank

[@thegirlthatalsoledreptiles4465]

Hi omg I love u so much I just got a box turtle and was wondering if u have any tips🥺

[@horror_lover9243]

I love your hermit crab videos,gives me a lot of ideas for my two crabs Julie and Shelby,would you recommend that tank I have a ten gallon and would like to expand???

[@Ady-vz5xw]

When the crabs are molting do they still eat and drink?

[@maryevansbaker2879]

My crabs love the vines!!!

[@user-bz8yg6pl6n]

My crab comes out at night and runs around and climbs so I see him every night at 9:00

[@beardeddragons8721]

I have done this method with my new crab. She only has small amount of substrate at first so she will start eating and does not bury herself alive. Let's see if it works!

[@lindawaguespack847]

Where did you get your tortoise and box turtle from

[@morganayo5887]

Also are you able to do a video on where you can you buy them?

[@cloudberries]

Lori you are a great pet keeper and animal lover. Don’t be too hard on yourself! P.S. would LOVE an update on Lemon!!

[@kathywooters3283]

Omg I'm so sorry

[@madelynaldridge4274]

I wanted to ask what size tank that is because I want to get it for my hermit crab, and I'm sorry for your loss it's so sad when things like that happen

[@jackfrost1953]

Can i ask how did you breed your hermit crabs? Thanks ♥

[@nogoodnecktie12]

you don't they catch them in the wild. its almost impossible to breed hermit crabs in captivity

[@jenniferk.1740]

How are your crabs doing? I have had my crabs for about a month now. The lady that sold them to me told me to use Sand and “Tiny” rocks. Seeing your other videos I now see that is not good for them. I’m going in the morning to get something different. Do you change their food everyday?

[@jenniferk.1740]

Ps: I’m just getting to the end of your video and she also told me to get them out “Daily” to let them get their exercise!!! I feel terrible!! 😩 Thankfully they are still going strong.

[@marlee5162]

Where did you get your tank?

[@ellarayburn8835]

So sorry about the loss ik how it feels but the tank looks amazing! 💕also what live plants could I put in their tank? and also my hermit crabs fought idk why but what could i do if there is anything? but I've always loved your videos!❤❤😊

[@crowplayz5611]

Sorry for the loss and I have hermit crabs and the heat pad that they have is really small

[@nogoodnecktie12]

oops I just put the new one in with the other one and he is fine. My son almost killed the old one. He never gave it water. They are both fine now and I take care of them.

[@meepmurf5]

I haven't seen my two hermit crabs for two months. Should I be worried or are they just molting? Edit: I've had them for about a year so their not new to the tank.

[@Tb-ps4tu]

I have to get something off my chest. I remember when I had a hermit crab (A few years ago) I didn't know why he wasnt coming out and I searched it up and it said to put a little warm water in his shell. I did it. And what I didnt know what that the water was HOT. He died. I feel guilty and sick everytime I think of him. Im very sorry. RIP baby

[@Travelwith_Adrienne]

Just found your channel. I remember in college a friend had one just small carrier it only lived a year. My aunt had some they lived for about five years.

[@itskittybee8752]

So sorry for your loss