Hermit Crab Shells

[Fish_fanatic]

Do all Hermit crabs outgrow their shells? And if so, where can I buy shells to put in the tank?

 

[jenpc]

yeah they do.. I mean they can and they like to move around some. My bigger hermit changes shells regularly. Here is a cool shell website:
http://www.seashellcity.com/hermitcrabs.html

Good Luck!

 

[quarryshark]

Also http://www.liveaquaria.com sells them.

 

[Phyl]

I just got a great assortment on ebay for fairly little. They're not here yet but when they do I'll post back and let you know what I think. My hermits all look like they could use new homes!

 

[SeriousDude5]

Jen great suggestion on http://www.seashellcity.com/hermitcrabs.html I think I am going to get those for my guys they look really good thanks!

 

[Ayesha97]

Another alternative is checking out the local craft store. I found a nice assortment at Wal-mart's craft department for fairly cheap. Just make sure the shells are natural and its recommended to boil them in hot water before placing them in your tank.

 

[Fish_fanatic]

ok thanks guys. I've been looking around and there are some pretty nice looking shells compared to the regular black ones that they originally have.

 

[arminkropp]

The other day I saw shells on ebay painted like an 8-ball!
I thought that was so funny!

 

[Devilishturtles]

Ask the LFS for some shells. I did this, and I ended up getting a bunch of free hermits...shhh..... 8)

And also some free shells too. Alot of times they don't even pull them from the tanks, so you can just ask for a few empties to be thrown in the bag.