The Main Crabitat

The crabitat is divided into three zones; left side with sand and low heat, in the center is EcoEarth and on the right side is sand, both with optimal heat. There are plenty of places to climb, hide, burrow down and explore.

A one-gallon cylindrical vase holds a Betta fish, who entertains the crabs. A large, beautiful piece of driftwood leads to a retreat made of netting.

On the left inside wall is netting for climbing and in the center, another driftwood structure covered with artificial plants creates an inviting place to hide away.

Shells in a variety of sizes and weights can be found throughout the tank. Bowls of both dechlorinated fresh water and salt water are available as well as shell dishes of healthful crab-safe foods.

The ambient temperature and humidity in the tank is maintained at 82º/80%.

Left side and center of the crabitat

Center and right side of the crabitat

Right-side interior

Driftwood and netting

Left side interior. Look at all of the crab tracks!

Center with foliage

Waldorf exploring the new space

Tango is checking out a new shell

Waldorf, king of the mountain

Parker in a new shell, resting

Jordan in the netting

Ace, hiding in the foliage

Netting climbing wall on the left side of the tank

Maverick out exploring

Kamina (which is Japanese for hermit crab) wandering around

Lucky and Maverick hanging around on the cholla wood

Flame, the Betta fish

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