Hermit(kabuklu yengeç)

Hermit Crabs should be housed in a glass aquarium with two to three inches of sand or crab gravel (dolomite) in the bottom. Make sure that the enclosure has a lid since this species likes to climb. The aquarium's temperature should remain between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity levels should be maintained between 70 and 80%. Misting is only necessary if proper humidity levels cannot be maintained in habitat. Hermits should be bathed in room temp de-chlorinated water at least once weekly. They will also need a water dish so they can bathe at their leisure, which may be sunken in the sand. A clamshell is best, as calcium in the shell is released into the water and in turn is absorbed by the Hermit Crab. Water should be de-chlorinated or distilled. It is also good to have a wet sponge in the cage that the crabs can crawl onto should they feel dry. A damp sponge by itself, however, could cause mold problems, and for this reason it is usually best to place the sponge in a dish of de-chlorinated water. In addition to fresh water it has been reported that they should also have access to saltwater. Use an artificial seawater mix, but be careful not to mix greater than full-strength as it could burn gills. If the crabs are not going into the saltwater dish try using less salt. Saltwater is especially beneficial to them prior to molting. Be careful if you take them out of the tank, they can move fairly fast and they can also fall and break their shells.