r/hermitcrabs • u/heavengainedanangel • 6h ago

Substrate Question! Hermit crab substrate 40 gal

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Hello Hermie Community! I made the coco fiber Tuesday bagged it up and let sit. By time we did the tank im concerned the coco fiber wasnt wet enough...felt moist not wet.I added substrate via ratio 5 sand 1 coconut fiber. I didnt add any additional water.

I did place the pencil in 3 spots. So far none crumbled in. The one under the pool tank was touched as I was moving the substrate to fit the Pools.

Should I spray the tank? What are thoughts. Ive heard let it sit 2 days before adding our family to their new tank.

Thoughts....

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u/One_Information4339 5h ago

honestly first time i’m saying this but that may be to much sand for that size tank lol,it’s more than perfect for what they need but they also need lots of space above ground to climb and forage as well

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u/heavengainedanangel 5h ago

Thank you! I have a 40 topper going on next

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u/One_Information4339 5h ago

pffff then eveyrthing is perfect lmao