Where can I buy empty shells for hermit crabs ?

Eric55 · 12/23/2006, 06:04 AM

Hi,

I am looking for a source to buy unvarnished empty shells for my hermit crabs for when they get larger. I know Drs. Foster and Smith carries some, but I was looking for additional sources.

A lot of the online shell dealers sell varnished shells. I'm looking for shells that are all natural and non-processed with chemicals/varnishes.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, Eric

Froggy · 12/23/2006, 06:31 AM

If you have snails, your hermit crabs will just take those.

Joshua1023 · 12/23/2006, 06:35 AM

Real nice Froggy. I would suggest making sure you have plenty of shells for you hermits to move into already laying in your tank. Otherwise they will kill your snails to take their shells. I bought a large bag of assorted shells from A.C.Moore for like five bucks last year and I still have half of the bag. Just make sure you soak them in hot water before throwing them in your tank.

Froggy · 12/23/2006, 06:45 AM

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Originally posted by Joshua1023
Real nice Froggy. I would suggest making sure you have plenty of shells for you hermits to move into already laying in your tank. Otherwise they will kill your snails to take their shells. I bought a large bag of assorted shells from A.C.Moore for like five bucks last year and I still have half of the bag. Just make sure you soak them in hot water before throwing them in your tank.

?? I wasn't being mean with my comment. Hermits will kill snails with or without other empty shells available. I would not mix the two for this reason. Sorry if what I said came accross wrong.

ManotheSea · 12/23/2006, 06:58 AM

ive seen empty shells for hermits on ebay sold along with live hermits

Eric55 · 12/23/2006, 07:20 AM

I am trying to be proactive. I want to have snails and hermits, and I'm hoping the hermits will go for the empty shells before killing any snails.

I'll check out eBay and AC Moore. Thanks!

tmcghee · 12/23/2006, 09:23 PM

Check in the craft section at Wal-Mart, we've gotten them there before.

12/23/2006, 06:04 AM	#1
Eric55 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 490	Where can I buy empty shells for hermit crabs ? Hi, I am looking for a source to buy unvarnished empty shells for my hermit crabs for when they get larger. I know Drs. Foster and Smith carries some, but I was looking for additional sources. A lot of the online shell dealers sell varnished shells. I'm looking for shells that are all natural and non-processed with chemicals/varnishes. Any suggestions? Thanks, Eric

12/23/2006, 06:35 AM	#3
Joshua1023 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reading PA Posts: 1,526	Real nice Froggy. I would suggest making sure you have plenty of shells for you hermits to move into already laying in your tank. Otherwise they will kill your snails to take their shells. I bought a large bag of assorted shells from A.C.Moore for like five bucks last year and I still have half of the bag. Just make sure you soak them in hot water before throwing them in your tank. __________________ Only bad things happen fast. Only bad thing happen fast. Only bad things happen fast. Man,I'm friggen hard-headed!!! Current Tank Info: 90 gl tank,Coralife 14K MH lights,2 Current dual daylight/actinic 40 watt fixtures, tidepool sump,Coralife SS 220 protein skimmer,six inch sand bed w/ plenum, Current Prime Tower 1/3 hp Chiller,RedSea ozonizer w/ orp

12/23/2006, 09:23 PM	#7
tmcghee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hopkinsville, KY Posts: 336	Check in the craft section at Wal-Mart, we've gotten them there before. __________________ Check out the NTRC website http://www.freewebs.com/ntrclub Current Tank Info: 55 corner reef, 40 breeder reef, 125 FOWLR

12/23/2006, 06:31 AM	#2
Froggy Reef "Hobbyist"...right!? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 2,160	If you have snails, your hermit crabs will just take those.

12/23/2006, 06:58 AM	#5
ManotheSea Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FL Posts: 414	ive seen empty shells for hermits on ebay sold along with live hermits

12/23/2006, 07:20 AM	#6
Eric55 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 490	I am trying to be proactive. I want to have snails and hermits, and I'm hoping the hermits will go for the empty shells before killing any snails. I'll check out eBay and AC Moore. Thanks!