Hermit crabs are delightful and fun pets to observe and care for. Like with any pet, hermit crab food is key to ensuring the health and happiness of our adorable crustaceans. Hermit crabs are omnivores, so they need a complete diet full of protein, fruits, and vegetables to get the nutrients they would in the wild. Hermit crab food comes in a variety of offerings:
In addition to protein, mixes, and treats, our tiny decapod friends also need calcium and enjoy grains, nuts, and seeds. Remember to observe your hermit crabs to learn what they enjoy, how much they eat, and whether you need to add anything.
Hermit crabs are omnivores, so they can generally eat what you eat, provided there's enough variety to meet their nutritional needs. Hermit crabs need protein —whether from animal, seafood, or grub sources as well as fruits and vegetables. It's also important to provide calcium, whether raw or in supplement form, to keep their exoskeleton strong.
Hermit crabs should be fed once a day. Because they're nocturnal, many keepers like to set out their food in the evenings. Just remember to remove anything that will spoil or go bad in the morning.
If you're feeding your hermit crab commercial food, you can set out one teaspoon a day or follow the specific instructions on the packaging. If you're feeding your hermit crabs food from your kitchen, observe how much gets eaten throughout the day to learn how much they eat.
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