(Part 2) Best products from r/hermitcrabs
We found 21 comments on r/hermitcrabs discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 69 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner - Chemical Remover and Detoxifier 500 ml
- POWERFUL TREATMENT: Seachem Prime is a complete and concentrated conditioner for both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, working hard to remove chlorine and chloramine.
- REMOVER: Seachem Prime immediately and permanently removes chlorine and chloramine, successfully allowing the bio filter to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate while they are detoxified for 48 hours.
- DETOXIFIER: Seachem Prime effectively detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels, providing a ideal environment for your betta, tetra, or other fish.
- USE: Use 1 capful (5 mL) of Seachem Prime for each 200 L (50 US gallons) of new or replacement water. For best results, add Seachem Prime to new water first. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. For smaller volumes, use 2 drops per gallon.
- SAFETY: In case of an emergency, the 5x dose of Seachem Prime may be used for both ammonia and nitrite. Use a ½ dose if the water temperature is > 30°C (86°F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low.
Features:
22. Zoo Med Natural Cork Tile Background, 18 x 18-Inches
- Use several panels for large enclosures
- Four sizes available
Features:
23. SunGrow Catappa Indian Almond Leaves, Best Way to Create Tropical Rainforest Environment for Betta & Gouramis, Beneficial Leaf Turns Water Black & Boosts Health and Breeding Chances
✔ GIVE A NON-STRESS HOME TO YOUR BETTA --- When fish are given their native ambiance, they tend to grow stronger and heartier. By lowering pH, they provide ideal water conditions. The Indian Almond leaves are considered to have beneficial properties and increase fish appetite making them Non-stres...
24. Zoo Med Sun Dried Large Red Shrimp, 5-Ounce
For all aquatic turtlesHigh proteinCan be used as a staple food or treat
25. Zoo Med Frog Moss, 80 Cubic-Inches
- Frog Moss (also called Pillow Moss") will come back to life and grow in proper terrarium conditions"
- A beautiful, decorative living moss to accent your naturalistic terrarium
- Increases humidity in terrariums making it perfect for all high humidity loving species of reptiles or amphibians
- Zoo Meds frog moss can be washed and reused several times before needing to be replaced with new moss
Features:
26. Zoo Med Labs Digital Thermometer Humidity Gauge
- Digital read out
- Quick and easy to read
- Waterproof probe. Uses one LR44, 1.5 v battery
- Country Of Origin: China
- Age range description: All Stages
Features:
27. Zoo Med Eco Earth (3 Pack)
Zoo Med Eco Earth, a compressed coconut fiber expandable substrate that can be safely composted or recycled, is perfect for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals, or insects.Compressed brick will expand to make 7 to 8 liters of substrate.Made from an eco-friendly renewable resource.Natura...
28. Snapware 1.34-Cup Total Solution Square Food Storage Container, Plastic
Includes: (1) 1.34-cup plastic square with plastic lidBPA-free polypropylene container and lid are microwave, top-rack dishwasher, and freezer safeSnap Lock Lids are airtight and leak-proof for secure storageLids fit both glass and plastic vessels for convenienceSnapware Glass and Plastic are Made ...
29. Darice 10-Piece Square Plastic Canvas Shape, 4 by 4-Inch, Clear
- Mesh Plastic Canvas
- 10 Pieces In The Package
- 4 By 4" Size
- Product Dimension: 0.02"L X 0.02"W X 0.02"H
Features:
30. KORDON #33456 AmQuel Plus for Aquarium, 16-Ounce
- Kordon amquel plus 16oz
- Safe to use with other water conditioners and organic herbal fish medications
- Removes/detoxifies toxic
Features:
31. Zoo Med Natural Cork Bark, Round, Extra Large
Safe for all reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids (i.e. tarantulas).Can be easily cut to any desired length or shapeAll natural green" product"
32. Insectsales.com 30 Live Fast Producing Isopods + Family Fun - Educational
You will receive: 30 LIVE Fast Producing Isopods (Sow Bugs)Scientific name: Oniscidea.Benefits of Isopods (Sowbugs): They eat decaying leaf litter and vegetable matter. Thus they are some of nature’s best “recyclers.” Add to your already existing environment as natural cleaners.If your daytime...
33. Zoo Med Eco Earth (Single Brick)
Zoo Med Eco Earth, a compressed coconut fiber expandable substrate that can be safely composted or recycled, is perfect for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals, or insects.Compressed brick will expand to make 7 to 8 liters of substrate.Made from an eco-friendly renewable resource.Natura...
34. Darice B00DV68A9I 10.5" x 13.5" (12 Piece) Clear
- VARIETY OF GREAT PROJECTS – Create a wide variety of great projects with plastic canvas that make great gifts or keepsakes. Kid and adult crafters will enjoy constructing bookmarks, picture frames, ornaments, tissue boxes, pins and more.
- PACK OF 12 SHEETS – The 10-1/2” x 13-1/2” mesh clear plastic canvas sheets have 7 holes per inch and come in a pack of 12. Made in the USA.
- USE WITH YARN AND MORE – Whether you use yarn with knitting needles or pipe cleaners with the kids, you can make fun colorful plastic canvas craft creations.
- CUT TO SIZE – Clear plastic canvas sheets are easy to cut with scissors to customize the size needed for your specific project.
- FIND YOUR INSPIRATION – Since 1954, Darice has been inspiring creativity with the best value and selection of art and craft supplies for every level crafter. From scrapbooking to jewelry making, kids’ crafts to fine art, floral design to your latest Pinterest project, Darice has over 45,000 items for every level of crafter.
Features:
35. Aluminum Tape / Aluminum Foil Tape – Professional / Contractor-Grade - 1.9 inch x 150 feet (3.4 mil) - Perfect for sealing & patching hot and cold HVAC, Duct, Pipe, Insulation home and commercial
- Professional / Industrial Grade: High-quality, high tensile strength aluminum foil coated in epoxy resin with strong, cold-weather solvent acrylic adhesive set on a easy-release silicone paper liner to preserve the adhesive and provide ease of use
- Wide Variety Of Uses: Ideal for an array of uses, including general repair, sealing hot and cold air ducts (excellent HVAC tape), duct insulation systems, sealing aluminum, stainless and plastic seams / joints, temporary repair of metal surfaces, copper pipe fixing, etc.
- Holds Up: Designed to resist flame, moisture / vapor, UV degradation, odor, weather and smoke transmission. Excellent for both indoor and outdoor use. Chemically resistant, thermally conductive (helping cooling/heating efficiency), heat and light reflective
- Sticks To Virtually Anything At High And Low Temperatures: Our aluminum foil tape provides a durable bond at low and high temperatures. Conformable backing and pressure sensitive adhesive means it is designed to adhere properly to a variety of smooth and irregular surfaces
- Lots Of Tape Means A Great Value: 1.9 inches wide x 150 feet (50 yards). 1.7 mil foil and 1.7 mil backing. Performs from -20 F to 220+ F. Ensure that surface is clean, dry, free of grease, oil or other contaminants before applying aluminum tape
Features:
36. Zoo Med HygroTherm Humidity and Temperature Controller
- Controls temperature by turning on/off heating devices in HEAT" mode or by turning on/off cooling devices (e.g. fan) in "COOL" mode."
- Temperature control range is 50°F to 122°F (10°C to 50°C)
- Humidity control range: 15% to 95% RH (Relative Humidity)
Features:
37. WILLHI WH1436A Temperature Controller 110V Digital Thermostat Switch Sous Vide Controller NTC 10K Sensor Improved Version
- WE'VE IMPROVED THE TEMP CONTROLLER: This is NOT a humidity controller! Simplified operation, larger power, wider control range, standard U.S. outlet, enhanced waterproof sensor probe. Get the new version right now. NO WIFI connection!
- HEATING OR REFRIGERATION WORKING MODE: Switch between heating mode and refrigeration mode according to the settings and device you plug into the controller. NO wifi connection!
- MAX LOAD: Rated for 10A,1100W at 110V. Outlet not compatible with 2 hot lines 220V plug (Celsius or Fahrenheit Read-out).
- PLUG AND PLAY: Insert the probe and then set ON & OFF temp. This temperature regulator will turn your device on/off as programmed to keep temperature between the desired range. Comes with a 3m(9.8ft) probe sensor. Measure range is -58 ~ 230°F(-50 ~ 110°C).
- WIDE APPLICATIONS: Our thermostat outlet is widly used for seedling germination, home brewing, fermertation, rooting, sous vide, incubation, pet breeding, aquarium, heaters or cooling devices such as heat mat/lamp, refrigerator/frezzer....
Features:
38. Tetra Whisper Easy to Use Air Pump for Aquariums (Non-UL), Up to 10-Gallons
- POWERFUL: Tetra Whisper Air Pump provides dependable airflow to your aquarium.
- QUIET: Patented dome shape, suspended motor and sound-dampening chambers for quiet operation.
- PROVIDES OXYGEN AND WATER MOVEMENT: Keeps underwater pets happy.
- AVAILABLE SIZES: Select the proper size for your tank – 10, 20 and 40-gallon pumps have single air outlets, 60 and 100-gallon pumps feature dual outlets.
- NON-UL LISTED: Reliable performance at an economical cost.
Features:
39. Pawfly 13 Feet Airline Tubing Standard Aquarium Air Pump Accessories with Air Stones, Check Valves, Suction Cups and Connectors
All In One Package - No Worry about Mismatching - Complete standard set of aquarium accessories for most air pump brands.13 ft. Airline Tubing - 3/16 inch Standard ID Clear and Flexible material. Desired length for most fish tank, Toxic-Free, White, Flexible, and Kink-Resistant.2 Air Stone Cylinder ...
40. Holiday Joy - World's Strongest All Purpose 1-1/8-Inch Suction Cups with Hooks - Made in USA (8 Small)
- MULTIPURPOSE - This set of 8 small-sized suction cup hooks for shower walls can also be used as an outdoor hook for window bird feeders and as wreath hangers for front door appeal during the holidays.
- STRONG - Easy to attach and remove at any time, these versatile shower suction hooks will support all your home, bathroom, and holiday hanging needs. Each one is rated to hold up to 1 lb of weight.
- INSTALLATION - To use as a front door wreath hanger or shower hook, apply to a clean, non-porous surface. Be sure to test each suction cup hook before putting up heavier objects or valuable items.
- COMPATIBILITY - These clear window suction cups with hooks work great on glass, metal, ceramic tile, plastic, formica, and other smooth surfaces
- SATISFACTION - If you have questions or concerns hanging around, our customer support team is available 24/7 to help answer them and ensure you’re happy with your wreath hook set.
Features:
OK, Im just going to list a bunch of stuff I've purchased through this process. Nothing is in any particular order.
Almond leaves (for tannin) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LKTX4VC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Moss - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035Q65TQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cholla Wood - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H4FUMHY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dried red Shrimp (Protein and Chitin) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027JCRVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Instant Ocean (1/3cup per Gallon) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000255NKA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ultrasonic Mister/Fogger (for DIY Fogger) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PAK21WU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Digital Temp Humidity Controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I6BZ2IO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LED White/Blue Light - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0191EWII2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
UTH (You may need to get a different size and this isn't the most recommended, but it works for me currently) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TR4HLEI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (This one has adhesive on the back of it, so you just stick it on like a sticker.)
Cork Bark Board - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019J1VPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Water Conditioner - https://www.amazon.com/Seachem-116043304-Prime-500ml/dp/B00025694O
If you have any questions, please feel free. To mitigate confusion I felt just listing this as a reference first is the best approach. If you are looking for a new tank so that you can get friends, i would suggest 30 or more gallons and work towards that instead of investing into the current tank which would get changed.
Personally with the 5 i have i clearly see they need much more room than the 15 gallon they have now. I am in the process of acquiring an 85-120 gallon tank for permanency. These guys can live 20+ years with the proper care and environment. but not everyone has that freedom. 30 is a totally doable size for 3 crabs. they can grow to jumbos and be fine in there, but im sure if they reach that stage you'll be looking for another tank. Jumbos need at least 12" of substrate for molting.
You do not need the tank liner. The heating pad goes on the outside along the BACK of your tank, not under. The goal is to heat the air. If you put it under you will cook the crabs, heating pads often get much too hot (even with reptiles you need to use a thermostat to keep it from overheating and burning your reptile).
For humidity, I am going to link you a thermometer/hydrometer that I use. You will be able to easily see what both are at with just a glance and then make adjustments as needed. You can find a good one here
If you want one that has probes that goes into the tank and the display is outside, check out this one. Make sure that the probes are out of reach of the crabs, but as close to ground level in the tank as possible.
As for keeping humidity up, moss is a great option. You can mix it into your sand, place piles of it on top of the sand, or use a suction cup shower caddy on the glass and fill it up with the moss. Specifically, you want sphagnum moss which you can find in reptile sections. You can mist it and it will stay wet for a few days. Another thing you can add are bubblers, the same kind you would use in an aquarium. Adding them to your pools creates water movement which will not only increase humidity but attract your crabs to the water and deliver oxygen into the tank. With the proper substrate mixture and the heating pad, you should meet the parameters you need. But sometimes it just doesn't happen, and then you can try adding moss and/or bubblers. I have both and my humidity stays perfect.
You're awesome for getting started on their new stuff right away. They are such a rewarding pet, and I bet you will notice a huge difference in their activity once you have it all set up!
For a 75gallon get one of these (Eco Earth):
http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Compressed-Coconut-Substrate/dp/B0010OSIHW
The two bricks should be enough and mix in with the sand real good. It'll help keep the humidity up and it's more like their natural environment. Make sure sand is sand-castle consistency. Not too dray or they won't be able to dig tunnels and not too wet that water pools end up on the bottom.
Read the stickied posts on top of the "topics" area and ask questions if you need more info here:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=26
Also - check out the shells from this seller on Etsy. I noticed the spiky one you have in the corner. They like "Turbo" shells much better. You'll be amazed how fast they switch in these shells (links below) and never use the one like you have showing again - see links below. Depending on the size of your crabs you'll need to figure out which ones you need.
A little smaller:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/163508909/multipack-2-25-tapestry-turbo-shell?ref=shop_home_active_2
A little larger:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/163509545/multipack-15-2-tapestry-turbo-shell?ref=shop_home_active_12
I'd go with the larger ones probably as they'll wear them if they're too big and will always grow into them fairly quickly anyways.
Good luck!
This is a common myth that hermit crabs NEED to submerge to drink/fill their shell/clean. They drink with their small claw, dipping it in the water and lifting it to their mouth. They don't fill their shell underwater -- they suck water in through their setae (tiny hairs) and this allows them to slowly add the water to their abdomen, maintaining their preferred PH. Filling underwater would mess up their PH, so they likely have a way to seal off their shell if they do decide to go under. It's possible a saltwater pool could help with mites, but they do fine with their smaller inner claws removing dirt and grooming themselves (you can see them if you look into their shell at the right angle). Also some species in the wild don't even have access to saltwater. So they don't need pools, but some crabs do like to submerge as long as the water quality is good. Spizam71 goes into a lot more detail about this on my post.
I set up some pools myself before I learned they don't need them. If you'd like to go ahead with it anyway I used two of these tupperwares, they're 4"x4"x2.25". Took me a while to find tupperware deep and big enough for them without taking up too much space (I have a 10 gal). They're a bit pricy though, and if you have more space I'd probly get something a bit bigger. For entry/exit you can get some craft mesh and set it up however you want, I just cut it to size and hot-glued it to the sides. Not the best method for easy cleaning though, I've seen others make a little tee-pee and drape it over the side. You can get some small rocks/gravel and put them in the bottom. A sea sponge is good in the saltwater pool for maintaining water quality and allowing them to crawl out, same goes for live java moss and/or duck weed in the freshwater (duckweed needs natural light, java moss doesn't). If the water quality isn't to their liking, they're a lot less likely to submerge (from this video). Completely change the water out once a week.
Overall they don't need pools, just access to freshwater and saltwater (even then they could probably get their saltwater from food). It is something for them to do though, so it could be beneficial for their happiness. Maybe that's why people recommend it.
Unfortunately I don't have advice about the lighting as I don't use one for my crabs. This may help you if you haven't seen it already. Anyway:
Everything else looks to be in order. Anything else I have to say is really just my opinion/my experience:
I think that's all I have to say. :P I know I can be pretty wordy but let me know if you have questions about anything else. I'll be back here if I remember something I left out. Good luck to you and welcome to the hobby!
You can order isopods or woodlouse ("roly polies") from Amazon. Or, heck, even find them outside. They serve as a clean-up crew for all the food bits that crabs will drag out of their food bowls. I still get the moldy clumps when I'm too lazy to clean, but these little guys will tackle the smaller bits I always miss. And they have bred like crazy since I've added them to my tank! I picked up a cuttlefish bone one day and there were teeny tiny isopods swarming under it.
And YES, they are perfectly safe if the hermit crabs decide to snack on them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0785D86QY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I can pretty much guarantee as long as your petsmart has a reptile section, it'll have ecoearth. They come in a brick like this ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007C8580K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jj17AbYM40X3N )
For playsand make sure it's mainly marketed as playsand, not allpurpose sand that can be used as playsand. People recommend buying this one ( https://m.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-50-lbs-Play-Sand/3006085 )but i haven't seen it in person yet so you'll be find as long as it is mainly marketed as play sand.
I don't think hermits would enjoy the hamster disk. You might want to get a thermometer + hygrometer with some automation (like this one), so e.g. your heating system will turn on and off without manual intervention.
Otherwise, your list looks fantastic! A tip: you can also weave the hemp cord around pieces of driftwood or other things to make it easier for your crabs to climb on.
edit: Oh! Of course, don't forget shells!
Put the heat mats on a thermostat to avoid the temperature running away on you, or getting too cold if you leave them unplugged.
Pet store thermostats tend to be flaky in my experience. I've had decent luck with units WILLHI and Inkbird. Something like this WILLHI would probably work just fine for you; it has a waterproof and easily replaceable temperature probe you can snake into the tank and leave the control box out on your desk (or wherever) safe from the high humidity in the tank.
For my setup, I’ve used The Tetra Whisper Air Pump (link at botton). You put a check valve (see 2nd link) on the end of the tube attached to the pump. On the other side of the tube you put the air stone (also in 2nd link). Th air stone goes in the water and “bubbles”, thats why we call it a “bubbler”. It has dual benefits in that it is the most effective way to humidify your tank and the movement in the water keeps it fresh for longer.
https://www.amazon.com/Tetra-Whisper-Easy-Aquariums-Non-UL/dp/B0009YJ4N6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=bubbler+pump&qid=1565723778&s=gateway&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/Pawfly-Standard-Aquarium-Accessories-Connectors/dp/B07FZY71K6/ref=pd_aw_fbt_199_img_3/137-2577294-4867509?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07FZY71K6&pd_rd_r=1974bd54-ba73-425a-96f4-b27b02ebbe2f&pd_rd_w=7mVYj&pd_rd_wg=b8F1Q&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=VNHBEDMXVJNSW6SHZ0M4&psc=1&refRID=VNHBEDMXVJNSW6SHZ0M4
I've used these suction cups in the past, and as long as you can keep them and the area they're sticking to free of sand, they work pretty well. Personally I prefer the suction cups so I can move things around without having to purchase new sticky pads or anything.