The species of hermit crabs i have are Coenobita rugosus, also know as ruggie for short. They are land hermit.. meaning, they can drown in water.. lol.. heard of crabs drowning in water? And btw, you can't cook them for pepper crab la..
So here are the ruggies living in my tank:
The "original ha ha crab" .. haha.. also the 1st hermit that got here. (My birthday present from SNCO) The biggest of my tank and the one with all his limps intact.. plus he carries a painted shell and also.. cost the most.. (although i didn't pay for it la.. ^^v) Likes to climb the fake coconut tree now and then and IMO, seems to be suicidal after the death of his companion..
One of the two hermit i got from serangoon north (PM) for $8 each.. uses a natural shell (unpainted)and often hiding in the hut.. i didn't get to see him moving much.
The other hermit that i got from PM.. the smallest of the lot and seemingly the weakest.. i think if the water dish is too deep, he might just drown lor..
My tank setup. Consist of: 1 freshwater dish, 1 salt water dish, 1 shell food dish, 1 coconut hut, 1 hygrometer, extra shells, coral sands and of coz, the ruggies themselves.
