Where to get shells meant for Hermit Crabs?

[beetlejuice403]

Hi all,

am keeping a red scarlet hermit in my marine Nano tank for about a month plus... Heard that it'll need to 'upgrade' its shell over time in order to grow...

Would like to ask bros in here where can I get (buy or get FOC) these shells from? Anyone in here got any of such shells that you'd like to give away, do PM me ok? Thanks alot!!!

Cheers!!

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You can get Escargot shells.

[Johnc]

You can get Escargot shells.

These are way too big for the a hermit crab that can live in a nano tank. Measure the diameter of the aperture of the shell your crab is currently using. I may have a few to spare.

/John

[beetlejuice403]

Hi Johnc,

thanks for the great offer!!! Guess my scarlet is still rather small, the diameter of the aperture of the shell is less than 1 cm - if you meant the hole (opening) of the shell itself; the widest width of the hermit is less than 2 cm... [So now I'm wondering whether if it's so small in size because of me not providing it with bigger shells to 'upgrade' & grow...]

Hope that you have shells suitable for my Hermit... If you have, do let me know the day/place/time that you are convenient with for me to collect from you. Cheers!! [I'm going to tell my Scarlet Hermit this good news that it'll soon be able to 'upgrade' its house!!! That's the advantage of living in a "PAP" constituency - Punggol!!! LOL!!! ]

These are way too big for the a hermit crab that can live in a nano tank. Measure the diameter of the aperture of the shell your crab is currently using. I may have a few to spare.

/John

[Johnc]

Hi Johnc,

thanks for the great offer!!! Guess my scarlet is still rather small, the diameter of the aperture of the shell is less than 1 cm - if you meant the hole (opening) of the shell itself; the widest width of the hermit is less than 2 cm... [So now I'm wondering whether if it's so small in size because of me not providing it with bigger shells to 'upgrade' & grow...]

Hope that you have shells suitable for my Hermit... If you have, do let me know the day/place/time that you are convenient with for me to collect from you. Cheers!! [I'm going to tell my Scarlet Hermit this good news that it'll soon be able to 'upgrade' its house!!! That's the advantage of living in a "PAP" constituency - Punggol!!! LOL!!! ]

Oh, for that size, I should have plenty for you to choose from.

I am doubtful, though that the growth of the crab is restricted by the size of the shell. Hermits, just don't grow rapidly.

Drop me a PM with your mobile number, and if possible a photo of your crab against a ruler, and I will get a few shells out ready for you.

Regards,

/John

[beetlejuice403]

Hi John, thanks so much... PM-ed you.

Oh, for that size, I should have plenty for you to choose from.

I am doubtful, though that the growth of the crab is restricted by the size of the shell. Hermits, just don't grow rapidly.

Drop me a PM with your mobile number, and if possible a photo of your crab against a ruler, and I will get a few shells out ready for you.

Regards,

/John