What should be in a hermit crab’s cage?

There are three necessities for furnishing the cage: stuff to climb on, a water bowl, and a food dish.

Climbing: Land hermit crabs love to climb, and this is a good way to provide some exercise.
Water: Hermit crabs should have access to both fresh and saltwater, so you will need two water dishes.

How do you build a good hermit crab habitat?

A well-stocked aquarium is all your hermit crab needs to play, so give him a combination of things he can climb on, through and under. Driftwood, flower pots and specially made half-logs are popular with hermit crabs. Yours will play for hours with his habitat’s new toys.

What do hermit crabs like to play with?

Before you bring a hermit crab home, you should know that it needs Adequate Tank Size: These crabs may be small, but they do grow and they are active. A 10-20 gallon tank is good for 1-3 crabs, and larger tanks can accommodate bigger groups of crabs and provide a more stimulating, enriching environment.