WMAS Discussion Forum : Acclimate hermit crabs? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:02:22 +0000 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:20:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=55556 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : I just toss the bag in to let...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459970&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459970 Author: Cody
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 8:20pm

I just toss the bag in to let the the water temps become the same and then dumps awaaaaaay. If water quality is within spec then i see it as less of a shock. ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:20:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459970&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459970 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : I&#039;m a dumper as well, but...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459949&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459949 Author: Will Spencer
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 6:02pm

I'm a dumper as well, but unless they came from Florida waters they are not very likely to live long.  Many people collect critters from the Pacific Coast of the US, but they are cold water animals and usually don't live long in our tropical tanks.  Most need temps below 60 degrees to live long.

Even if they are cold water critters they will still be cool to watch for a while and if they are tropical so much the better.
]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:02:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459949&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459949 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : I&#039;m a dumper, but anything...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459934&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459934 Author: Weberlaxplayer
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 4:21pm

I'm a dumper, but anything else than a hermit crab, i will usually acclimate.
]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:21:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459934&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459934 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : I temp acclimate in the bag then...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459931&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459931 Author: Lewy
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 4:03pm

I temp acclimate in the bag then do a modified drip using a turkey baster. It's much faster than drip but not as effective, I still loose one or two. Fish and other inverts I drip and take a bit longer.]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:03:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459931&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459931 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : I just dump mine in. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459858&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459858 Author: Tanuki
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 11:06am

I just dump mine in. ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:06:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459858&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459858 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : Lots dump them in. I dont usually...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459844&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459844 Author: Jeremyw
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 10:20am

Lots dump them in. I dont usually dump in my inverts, I have had to many die from doing that. Others have had great success. ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:20:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459844&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459844 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : I typically just dump them in....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459840&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459840 Author: Shane H
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 10:10am

I typically just dump them in. Where we're they collected? Any idea on the water temp from the area?]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:10:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459840&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459840 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : Most people I have talked to say...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459838&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459838 Author: lukeskybaker
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 10:00am

Most people I have talked to say just dump them in, but I thought I would consult the experts on this forum. :)


Edited by lukeskybaker - April 06 2012 at 10:50am]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:00:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459838&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459838 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : Harm: Depends on what type of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459835&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459835 Author: Jeremyw
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 9:58am

Harm: Depends on what type of hermits, how big, and what else you have in there. 

She really brought them back? Isnt that illegal? 

Acclimate them like any other invert, slowly. Till temp, PH and Salinity are like your tanks. I usually drip acclimate mine for quite some time. 
]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:58:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459835&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459835 <![CDATA[Acclimate hermit crabs? : My mother-in-law is bringing...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459832&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459832 Author: lukeskybaker
Subject: 55556
Posted: April 06 2012 at 9:48am

My mother-in-law is bringing over a bunch of hermit crabs (in a few minutes) that she gleaned from the ocean. Do I need to acclimate these little guys before putting them in my tank? Are they going to be of any danger or harm to the other animals in my tank?

Edited by lukeskybaker - April 06 2012 at 10:50am]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:48:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=55556&PID=459832&title=acclimate-hermit-crabs#459832