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The hermit crab is a fascinating exotic pet that has gained popularity for being easy to set up and extremely low maintenance. They are hypoallergenic, clean, and generally very quiet. Unlike fish, they can be handled and taken out of their tank for short periods.

How do you set a home for the hermit crab? Well, need to understand the crab's natural environment. Wild hermit crabs live along seashores and in tropical areas. They prefer a warm, humid environment with deep sand or mud to burrow in, and lots of water.

So, then. How do you housed them?

They should be housed in a glass tank with several inches of clean sand, sometimes mixed with sterile potting soil. There should be plenty of fresh, dechlorinated water available. Always use shallow dishes for the water, and provide ramps for small hermit crabs that may have trouble climbing in and out. Many owners find that hermit crabs enjoy lounging in a separate dish of salt water (aquarium marine salt rather than table salt), although fresh water should always be available. Need more info go to http://www.petsunlimitedonline.info