Only one species in an Aquarium?

[Drake X. Bit]

I've raised Land Hermit Crabs for a few years, and now I want to raise Marine Hermit Crabs. I have no intention to raise other animals in the aquarium, but should I? Would it hurt my Crabs if they're raised with only other Crabs of their species?

 

[chris124]

I don't see a problem.

 

[ahiggins]

I think all would be fine as long as you provide a lot of empty shells. You may have WW3 in your tank if you dont give them any extra ones LOL

 

[chris124]

I agree.

 

[mcarroll]

Can't wait to see it.

Post pics of your current crabs !!!

 

[Preme]

Yea this sounds like an awesome and unique build!

 

[Drake X. Bit]

Here's a picture of my crab Luigi eating blueberries. I have two others, but Slim Jim is hiding, and so is Fruit Salad. I'll post other pics once they come out.

 

[mcarroll]

I forgot to mention that I have a book about this.......keeping marine hermits was a thing unto itself back in the day.

 

[mcarroll]

 

[Drake X. Bit]

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I'll have to look for this. It's a shame I moved to Ohio a few years ago. I hear so much great stuff over in the East Coast about Hermit Crabs.