How to raise hermit crabs? What to eat? How long do you usually live? How to reproduce? Ask the expe

Hermit crabs kill each other, so keep them together. The tank is covered with sand, a corner is made of stones for it to hide, a 15-centimeter deep seawater or artificial seawater is placed, and the tank where the hermit crabs are kept is covered with glass to prevent them from escaping and to create a quiet environment. Feed fish or shellfish once a day, use tweezers to hold the food, and take away the food that cannot be eaten to avoid rotting and spoiling; Regularly provide a suitable snail shell for its replacement.

Some terrestrial hermit crabs do not have high water requirements, and even do not need to be kept in the water as long as the environment is kept moist. Terrestrial hermit crabs can eat some fruits and melons, but remember to cut them into small pieces before eating. Crabs are much easier to raise, kept in shallow water with sand, are not picky about feed, and can even eat chewed rice.

It is also necessary to prevent them from being hurt by fighting. It is best to keep the winter temperature of small crabs and hermit crabs above 20 degrees, and the temperature is too low to cause weakness and death.

I've raised hermit crabs, but they can't be too dry, or they'll die. Just give meat to what you eat. The water must be shallow, about 1-2 cm is fine, if possible, you can put some stones in it, and you can also make room for some sand to act as a sandy beach, so that it can choose its own place.

The temperature should not be too low.

The natural lifespan is 20 years, and the longest in captivity is 18 years.

Feeding method: amphibious tank, not lower than 20 degrees, can add sea salt to the water is the best, fresh water is easy to die after a long time.

Equipment required: nutrients, heating pads, temperature, hygrometer, etc.

Hermit crabs are mainly found on the coastal edges of the Yellow Sea and the southern seas, and generally live in the rocky crevices of the beach and the seaside. Hermit crabs use the snail shell as a parasite, and usually crawl with negative shells, and when frightened, they will immediately shrink their bodies into the snail shell. With the gradual growth of the crab body, the hermit crab will look for a new shell to change the shell, there are dozens of known hermit crab species, and the more common species in China's coastal areas are the square wrist hermit crab and the ctenophorus crab.

The square-wristed hermit crab is slightly larger than the ctenophorus hermit crab, and the maximum diameter of the hermit snail can reach more than 15 cm.

Hermit crabs can be raised in fish tanks or large glass jars, plastic jars and other containers, the bottom of which is covered with sand and gravel and built into a slope. Adjust the concentration of salt water, flood to the slope 1 3-1 4, and install a small filter if possible. Hermit crabs can be fed with minced fish, clam meat or small shrimp meat, etc., the food should be placed on the sand surface of the water, just feed it once a day, and the food that cannot be eaten should be cleaned up in time to avoid polluting the water quality.

In summer, the water should be changed every week1 3, and in the winter, the water change time can be slightly longer.

Hermit crabs can be raised in fish tanks or large glass jars, plastic jars and other containers, the bottom of which is covered with sand and gravel and built into a slope. Adjust the concentration of salt water, flood to the slope 1 3-1 4, and install a small filter if possible. Hermit crabs can be fed with minced fish, clam meat or small shrimp meat, etc., the food should be placed on the sand surface of the water, just feed it once a day, and the food that cannot be eaten should be cleaned up in time to avoid polluting the water quality.

In summer, the water should be changed every week1 3, and in the winter, the water change time can be slightly longer.

Bottom sand: It is recommended to use disinfected beach sand, silica-free sand, fine river stones, coral sand...The depth is recommended to be twice that of terrestrial hermit crabs, which can effectively provide their burial use.

Horizontal heater: (infrared heating--- Taiwan does not seem to have it) The temperature needs to be controlled above 26C.

Three plates: one for fresh water, one for salt water, one for food.

Amphibious tank, can not be lower than 20 degrees, can add sea salt to the water is the best, fresh water is easy to die after a long time.

Hermit crabs generally live for 2 to 5 years, but in a good breeding environment, they can often live up to 20 to 30 years, and the longest recorded survival is 70 years. The lifespan of a hermit crab has a lot to do with the environment, and if the composition of the water is not well prepared, a few months of life is considered a long time. Hermit crabs are scavengers, which means that almost all that can be eaten can be accepted, and any feed, vegetables, rice, dead fish and shrimp are not refused.

1. How long do hermit crabs live?

Hermit crabs generally live for 2 to 5 years, but in a good breeding environment, they can often live up to 20 to 30 years, and the longest recorded survival is 70 years. The lifespan of a hermit crab has a lot to do with the environment, and if the composition of the water is not well prepared, a few months can be considered a long time.

2. What food do hermit crabs eat?

Hermit crabs are scavengers, which means that they can accept almost anything they can eat, any feed, vegetables, rice, dead fish and shrimp. However, strawberry hermit crabs are different from ordinary hermit crabs in that they need to be supplemented with carotene frequently to maintain a bright body color, otherwise the red color will gradually disappear. Carotene is optimal** as a brightly coloured feed for shrimp or red tropical fish.

In addition, because they also have the habit of living in groups, individuals raised alone will not be as well adapted as multiple individuals.

3. The breeding environment of hermit crabs.

1. Temperature: The breeding temperature of hermit crabs in Hengmu is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit and below 78 degrees.

2. Humidity: The relative humidity is 70%, and the absolute humidity is about 50%, but most of the humidity is relative humidity. Hermit crabs like to be wet, but moist is not stuffy, so be sure to pay attention to ventilation and remember not to seal the terrarium.

3. Bedding: Bedding usually chooses things like stones and sand. Hermit crabs are diurnal creatures that hide in the sand and rocks during the day to make them feel safe.

Otherwise, there is a high probability of suicide or self-harm in a state of euphoria. The selected bedding material should be clean and environmentally friendly, and it should be disinfected for a few days to let the parasites and some toxic substances in it volatilize and kill.

4. Seawater: Tap water cannot be used to feed hermit crabs. The chemicals in it will kill hermit crabs, preferably seawater, without which you should remember not to add table salt to the water. The salt we eat has iodine, which is toxic to hermit crabs, and the water should be changed frequently.

Hermit crabs are a special creature, as they need to constantly search for new shells to live in, so their feed is also different. So, what do hermit crabs eat to feed?

First of all, the main food of hermit crabs is meat, including fish, shrimp and crab. It is also a relatively easy food to obtain, and can be used to fish on the bottom of the sea or on the beach. In addition, hermit crabs can also eat some seaweed and small invertebrates in the intertidal zone.

Secondly, hermit crabs are more picky about the choice of food, they prefer fresh wild potatoes and can judge the quality of food. Therefore, we need to be careful not to give hermit crabs expired or rotten food, otherwise it will affect their health.

Finally, hermit crabs also need to consume a certain amount of calcium to ensure that their shells remain firm. Some shellfish, seaweed, or other calcium-rich foods can be options for hermit crabs.

In short, hermit crabs eat meat, seaweed, invertebrates and other foods, so they need to choose fresh ingredients and add the right amount of calcium. Only by paying attention to these points can the hermit crab grow healthily.

Hermit crabs eat duck meat, which has seeds in the shell.