SarahSmile
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Hi guys, need some hermit crab shells. Neither of my LFS have any. Bums. I know liveaquaria has them, but, they are out of stock. Anyone buy any online for a deal?
Crab shells online
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I actually just placed an order with reefcleaners.org earlier this month and ordered a bunch.
Empty Hermit Shells
Probably took 3 or 4 hours and a few had already changed. Some into comically big shells.
Empty Hermit Shells
Probably took 3 or 4 hours and a few had already changed. Some into comically big shells.
SarahSmile
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Sounds like a plan Murph! Heading over to the site now, could use some more snails anyhooo. Thanks!
Odanhammer
Reefing newb
Another option is to goto a local art supply store like Micheals.
They usually sell sea shells for 5 bucks or less. (have to make sure they are real however) Got about 2 dozen random small shells for 2 bucks. Went home took the ones that hermits would use out of the 2 dozen , ended up with maybe 8-12 of them , put them in the tank and watched the hermits go crazy.
They usually sell sea shells for 5 bucks or less. (have to make sure they are real however) Got about 2 dozen random small shells for 2 bucks. Went home took the ones that hermits would use out of the 2 dozen , ended up with maybe 8-12 of them , put them in the tank and watched the hermits go crazy.
spongeycrab
Reefing newb
heres some! 50 Empty Hermit Crab Shells
chichimom79
reef junkie
I would be careful buying them at a craft store. They could be coated in something to make them shiny.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I've bought them before at Michael's. I think it said on the bag if they were treated or not.
SarahSmile
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Thanks all, ordered some thru reefcleaners.org, grabbed a 10 gallon quick crew since my crabs have been feasting all winter. Jerks. Shells were 7 and 14 cents, can't wait to see the crabs enjoy house shopping.
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The 7 cent hermit crab shells from reefcleaners.org are prettttttty useless. They are super duper duper tiny. I have never seen a crab that small. I didn't even pay a dollar total for them so I'm not complaining, just stating for anyone who may order in the future. The white ones pictured are the med/large ones from their site and they are 14 cents each. what a deal.
Well that blows... I actually ordered 25 of the 7 cent ones and got a bunch of big ones mixed in. I actually thought they were going to be too big until the crabs started using them. My bad.
SarahSmile
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Oh, no worries Murph. Everything turned out peachy keen. Can't wait to see my crabs upgrading :)
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chichimom79
reef junkie
I know! I love it when mine switch shells and Im like, "Hey! You moved! Good for you!!!!" :D
SarahSmile
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haha! Yup, brings such joy. What silly people we are.
