All about Hermits (Hermit Crabs)

So that was it.. the crab really "up the lorry" liao.

After a few days of "intensive research", it isn't as easy as it seems after all.. which new "pets" comes new responsibility.. lol... and new spendings too.

Today went PM to get the stuffs.. lol.. knew of this place through some forums.. haha.. and i was quite surprised at the number of items they offered.. so many of which i have no knowledge on.. especially in the area of aquariumics (dont have this word).. lol.

Fortunately, the items didn't cost as much as i thought it would be.. my funds are tied down.. so didn't have much to spend too.. lol.. i got everything i needed, almost everything, plus companions for the painted shell crab.

With regards to painted shell, i seriously object the use of them.. it just seems so unnatural.. even more so when the shell is painted a happy face, and inside is a dead crab.. what the crap.. but the real issue is, it is not natural at all.. they are not clowns leh. As a result, i'm now doing shell hunting.. haha.. nope.. not collecting.. coz i know there isn't much to be found here.. maybe msia got..

Found a website selling shells online.. lol.. in USD somemore.. with the exchange rate in favour of SGD, i'm so tempted to place an order lor.. lol.. maybe wait and see how.. see if i can find any selling in sg. Checked PM's stock, the have small ones for the baby hermit.. for the larger ones, need to really find le..

Another issue is the drinking water for them.. they need BOTH sea and fresh water.. sea water does not equal to water + salt, neither do fresh water equal to tap water.. both required some processing.

Next is the sand.. i didn't know they have grades for them too.. (i never keep fish as pets before).. it refers to the grain size, and it affects the molting process of the crabs.

Then there is the humidity problem.. must mist them now and then, if not their gills will be too dry and they'll die.. ya.. they can't swim and can drown in water.. and they suffocate on land if humidity isn't there..

Food, is the simpliest.. they eat almost anything.. maybe whatever also.. haha. so far, no issue on that.

Right now, i'm just lacking the shells for them to change to.. coz good shells are hard to come by.. lol.. i had a lot when i was a kid.. collected them from msia and kept them for quite some time.. then threw them away as it was of no use anymore (during that time).. now, realised its importance.. but was too late. LOL.. but there is no reason to keep them just hoping that they will be use one day ma.. haha.. such a waste of space lor.

Anyway.. if no choice, then order online lor.. they cost $1 per piece, excluding shipping.

Ya.. still, this "new" hobby really opens up my mind.. lol.. at least when i go interview, i can say i keep hermit crabs as hobby.. lol.. (of coz, the others that i can't say are mj and crubbing.. lol)

So that is all about hermits for now.. will post pictures if they survive.. meanwhile, i'm still seaching for seashells (for sale).. tag me if please if you see one.. oh ya.. i finally know the price le for the crab le.. seriously, i'm very shocked... ya.. very.. i think the intention is there le .. so i will do whatever i can.