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QuestionHow do I get plankton?Community AnswerYou may buy it, or use natural beach water.
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QuestionWhat can I keep a sand crab in?Community AnswerKeep your sand crab in a tank with beach sand. The tank should be big enough for your sand crab to be able to walk around without feeling cramped.
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QuestionWill sand crabs multiply in the tank?Community AnswerYes.
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QuestionHow long do they live?Community AnswerSand crabs generally live for 2-3 years.
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QuestionDo I have to use sea water or can I just make it like putting salt and water together?Community AnswerYes, you have to use sea water. It has nutrients and special particles in it besides just salt, so it would be much better to use sea water.
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QuestionIs plankton artificially made?Community AnswerNo. Plankton are microscopic creatures.
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QuestionCan I feed sand crabs freeze-dried plankton?Community AnswerYou could, but you should warm it before you let your crab eat it.
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QuestionDo sand crabs grow up into real crabs?CaeiiaTop AnswererNo, that's just their name.
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QuestionI don't live near coastal area, so where can I find sand?Community AnswerMost pet stores that sell aquatic pets will have it, or you can order it online (from Amazon, eBay, etc.).
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QuestionWhat can they eat instead of these things?Community AnswerI believe that this is all that sand crabs can eat.
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QuestionWhere can I find hermit crabs?Community AnswerHermit crabs can often be found near a ocean or beach. Many stores near beaches sell hermit crabs.
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QuestionWhat do I do if i just want to keep five or seven sand crabs for a couple days?Community AnswerYou could use a bucket or any clean, large container. Fill it with sand and feed them small fish food.
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QuestionI've seen sand crabs as big as my palm at some beaches. Will all of them get this big?Community AnswerNo, most crabs will only be 1-3 inches in size.
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QuestionDo I fill the whole thing with water?Community AnswerNo, only fill it halfway. If you fill it fully, the sand crabs could drown or get diseases from sitting in water too long.
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QuestionCould I keep a hermit crab that is less than an inch long in a large sand bucket?MinnieCommunity AnswerYes, but they can grow and it is always better to replicate their habitat by getting a crab tank. The bigger place, the better.
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QuestionDo sand crabs drink salt water or fresh water?Community AnswerSand crabs are generally sustained by salt water when they live in the ocean, but they can adapt to fresh water when living in a home tank environment.
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QuestionCan my hermit crab live in freshwater?Community AnswerNo, an aquatic hermit crab will need salt water. A land hermit crab will need both fresh and salt water pools, and a land section in their enclosure.
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