Hermit crabs are great pets; they are smart, fun, clean and not smelly. The crabs real home is its shell that he finds abandoned on the beach. A crab's shell provides him the security he needs. Any way he will have a tank as his outer home if he is a domestic pet. To preclude your crab from catching any disease, you will want to keep their aquarium clean. Commonly cleaning the home of your pet will ensure they have the safest, healthiest and most pleasant environment.
In your home you will house your pet crab in a ten-gallon aquarium. On the bottom of the tank you should furnish 3-4 inches of sand or other favorable substrate material. You will also need to furnish two shallow dishes of water. Clamshells are an exquisite choice. You want to be sure your dishes, anything you choose, will allow for the crab to get in and out of verily in order that they do not drown. In one dish put salt water and in the second dish should contain fresh de-chlorinated water.
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You will want to turn their food and water daily and wash their dishes regularly. You can spot clean the sand or other substrate material by straining out any waste or debris. Monthly you will want to replace the substrate. Replace the substrate material if you observation gnats, flies or other insects that are present. You should wash the inside of the tank with a water and vinegar solution. Do not use harmful chemicals or detergents. Rinse thoroughly. Boil any toys, accessories and empty shells to take off any contamination.
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Steps to Cleaning Your Aquarium
On a quarterly basis you will need to do all of the following:
Step One
Remove your hermit crab(s) from the aquarium. Place them in a safe, temporary box that will not allow them to climb up the sides to escape.
Step Two
Remove all toys, dishes and accessories and wash in warm water or boil.
Step Three
Use a scoop to filter out any impurities in the sand or on the rocks in the aquarium. take off dried food particles, feces, insects and bugs.
Monthly you will need to accomplish the following steps:
Step A
Perform the three steps above.
Step B
Throw out the sand or substrate material.
Step C
Wash the aquarium with a vinegar and water solution. Be sure to rinse well with warm water.
Step D
Fill the aquarium with 2-3 inches of fresh sand or substrate material.
Step E
Place the newly cleaned toy, accessories and water dishes into the aquarium.
Step F
Allow the climatic characteristic and humidity to stabilize to the acceptable levels and then you may place your extra pets inside.
It takes exertion ant time to care for a hermit crab. If he was purchased for your child, you, more than likely will be left responsible for the bulk of the care required by this pet. In fact, experts recommend that children should not be allowed to have the full responsibility, as these crabs are exotic animals and require exact needs in order for them to be salutary and thrive. As an adult you should supervise your child and allow them to take on responsibilities as you gain trust that the crabs' needs are met. Hermit crabs are not cats or dogs but they are a living being and their life and care needs should be respected.
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