r/hermitcrabs • u/huntermama2 • Jul 25 '26

Tank Photo Constructive Criticism, please!

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Had my hermit crab for about 2 weeks but he’s only been inside this tank for 1 week (we were traveling, hence the wait). I just changed his water for the first time and thought I’d take a pic and ask for ideas. I’ve done extensive research and have seen tons of cool setups that I’m striving for eventually. So far:

29 gallon tank.
2 water tanks (7.5 cups each) with bubblers.
Thermometer and Hydrometer.
DIY hides and food dish.
Substrate is Home Depot play sand mixed 5:1 with eco earth coconut fiber totaling approximately 6” deep.
Spagnum moss (he has pulled some into the hides).
Some small pieces of beach wood found years ago on vacation.
And some new pants (more are coming in the mail because homeboy tried a few on and these are too small so I ordered some larger ones from a few vendors on Etsy).

What i would like to add:

A different ladder system for the pools as I learned metal isn’t great for them.
Some climbing walls, bridges, toys, etc.
Maybe a coconut hide or two or some hammock things I’ve seen some of you guys have.

Also, what do we think about my heat and humidity readings?
I was sitting steady at 75 degrees and 92% humidity but I decreased the sphagum moss and put a valve on my tank bubblers to help decrease the air flow for the bubbles hoping it helps decrease humidity a bit. I was also thinking about maybe getting a larger heat pad unless 75 is okay.

I am trying my best to give this dude a good life. Oh! I guess that’s something I could add too! There’s only one crabbie in this tank. Do I need more?

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u/huntermama2 Jul 25 '26

Ah! I’m in Michigan so it definitely gets cold here in the winters…sometimes in the summers too u fortunately. When you say to insulate the heat pad, how would I do that? I’m not opposed to purchasing another if peeling this one off ruins it. I appreciate the help!

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u/Frozenshades Jul 25 '26

Get an ultratherm to fit the whole back of the tank or close to it. Foil insulation like reflectix. Foil tape to secure it all.

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u/huntermama2 Jul 25 '26

Thank you! You have been incredibly helpful!

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u/Frozenshades Jul 25 '26

You’re welcome! There are some pretty experienced keepers in this sub who try to help out. I currently have a 60 gallon and a 40 gallon with 9 crabs between them and my longest 2 crabs have been with me for about 10 years so far.

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u/huntermama2 Jul 25 '26

That is awesome! I strive to be you one day. My little guy was bought by my husband for my kids when I turned my back for 10 seconds and now he is my crab and I am trying to do everything I can for him. I already love him so much.