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Can fresh water hermit crabs live in a salt water shell?

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Even if you're new to the world of hermit crabs, you surely know that the little crustaceans require a plentiful source of water to survive. They drink it, bathe in it and store it in their shells literally for dear life. Since hermit crabs are marine animals, saltwater is a staple for your crabby housemate. read more

Your hermit crab might seem like a tough guy, but he really is pretty delicate. His system is so fragile in fact that, salted or unsalted, you can't give him just any type of water to bathe in or drink. Tap water contains all sorts of elements harmful to hermit crabs, including chlorine. read more

Hermit crabs use the water to drink, bathe and replenish their shell water (extra water they carry within the back of their shell). By providing both fresh and salt water you are letting the crab decide for themselves what they need. Use bottled or de-chlorinated tap water for their Fresh water supply. read more

A land hermit crab drinking freshwater can also be called a freshwater hermit crab. The marine crabs who live in alkaline water however accept alkaline water in their diet. Of all the freshwater hermit crabs, the Clibanarius fonticola has been described as the true freshwater hermit crabs. read more

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