A good shell is great, but every hermit crab needs a proper tank to call home! The right hermit crab tank provides a spacious and well-equipped habitat that supports their natural behaviors like burrowing, climbing, and molting. A properly set up tank helps maintain the right humidity and temperature levels, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for your shelled companions. Some key considerations when selecting hermit crab tanks includes:
Setting up the right hermit crab tank ensures your pets have a habitat that mimics their natural environment, keeping them active, comfortable, and happy.
Glass tanks with secure lids are best for hermit crabs, as they help maintain proper humidity and temperature. Avoid wire cages; they don't hold humidity well and can cause health issues.
A 10-gallon tank is the minimum for one or two hermit crabs, and larger tanks (20 gallons or more) are recommended for three or more crabs to provide ample space for burrowing and exploring.
A 10-gallon tank is too small for four hermit crabs. For a group of four, a 20- to 30-gallon tank is ideal, providing enough space for each crab to have room to molt, burrow, and explore comfortably.