New 55 gallon land hermit set-up

[spydrhunter1]

We decided to provide the ultimate land hermit crab set-up, using a 55 gallon aquarium. We started taking in hermit crabs no one wanted or cared for more than 10 years ago. Some of our guys are at least 10 years old.

 

[TalonAWD]

Really nice setup. any closer pics of the various areas?

 

[spydrhunter1]

I'll get closer shots tomorrow...

 

[GiantVinegaroon]

nice! what species?

 

[spydrhunter1]

Coenobita compressus and Coenobita clypeatus (for now), looking at getting C. violascens.

 

[spydrhunter1]

more pics

 

[spydrhunter1]

more pics

 

[GiantVinegaroon]

Very very cool!

 

[MudCrabDude]

Cool

 

[RoachGirlRen]

Awesome! I just set up a 55g for my guys as well; same story as yours to boot. So sad how many hermits are unwanted and ill cared for. Yours are the lucky few; great set-up!

 

[hermitman64]

That is such an amazing setup for your guys. I love hermit crabs, and it's great to see that yours are being so beautifully cared for.

 

[spydrhunter1]

Thanks for the compliments guys...here's a few more pics
Ecuadorian crabs, Coenobita compressus

Purple Pincher, Coenobita clypeatus

 

[MudCrabDude]

May I ask how many hermits are in this 55 gallon tank?

 

[spydrhunter1]

May I ask how many hermits are in this 55 gallon tank?

Currently 20...adopting 10 more tonight, so it will be 30.

 

[Irene B. Smithi]

wow!! what a paradise for those little guys!!! great job!
how many can your tank hold?

 

[spydrhunter1]

We won't put more than 30, this will allow room for them to grow.