
So… my grandma randomly brought back two hermit crabs from the beach for my 16-year-old sister. No clue why. My sister doesn’t want them at all. She’s not into crabs whatsoever. I think my grandma assumed she was jealous of mine or something?? Idk LMAO

Anyway, I’m pissed. Nobody in my family understands how much money and effort actually goes into taking care of hermits properly. I explained again that I don’t buy hermit crabs. I rescue them. And I also don’t even have room for rescues right now lol

Long story short, they’re my crabs now 🙃

Thankfully I had an empty 20 gallon tall tank sitting around just in case I ever needed a temporary isolation setup. But obviously that’s not enough space long term so now I’m looking at grabbing a 40 gallon breeder 😔

These guys will only be in this tank for one or two more days while I wait for the aquarium silicone to dry. And don’t mind their shitty water bowls right now. They can submerge at least but it’s the best I could do in a time crunch and Tupperware bowls won’t fit in here.

I don’t even have a heat pad for this tank but luckily I don’t run mine during the summer anyway. I’m in the attic and it stays 75 to 80 degrees and I’m anemic so it works out lol. But I am planning to get one for the 40 gallon when I get it set up

Just needed to vent. Why is it always us crab owners who end up taking responsibility for everyone else’s random impulse “gifts”

PS I don’t know how anyone uses a 20 gallon tall for long term use. I’m mad asf at how this tank looks 💀

My grandma brought back beach hermit crabs for my sister… now they’re my problem 🙃