Ku'ulei Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hello All, I am searching for Hermit Crab Shells for my clean up crew and wondered if anyone had experience shopping for new houses for these criters & have any recommendations on where to buy? I have looked at all the websites I could find online but don't fully trust them enough to buy and put those shells into my tank. They sell painted shells and polished shells that I don't think were made for saltwater hermits. I am thinking these shells are made for those children who have pet hermits in a little plastic hamster box (not submerged). I am hoping to find a variety of shells from extremly tiny up to 3/4"; natural shells, round opening, and mother-of-pearl inside finish. Whenever one of my bigger hermits changes into a bigger shell, the rest of them 'upgrade' within two days to the next size up that becomes available and have done so twice now. Want to keep these little guys happy so they leave my favorite sand snails alone. (nono) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 have you tried asking for some shells from your lfs? im sure they can put you in the right place if they dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Get a bunch of nerite snails. When the hermits want a new shell, they will take out a snail and get dinner and a new shell at the same time. If you are in the hobby long enough, snail shells just start piling up. :( dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Yeah, just see if somebody local has a few spares in their tank, or if the LFS has some available. I've got gobs of extra shells in my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I have a bunch you can pick from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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