[header] How to eliminate mites from a pet hermit crab tank [title] Place your crab in a holding container. [step] To clean the tank, you first need to place your crab in a holding container so you can give the tank and the accessories a good clean. The container can be a clean plastic tub or bin.
[header] How to eliminate mites from a pet hermit crab tank [title] Place your crab in a holding container. [step] To clean the tank, you first need to place your crab in a holding container so you can give the tank and the accessories a good clean. The container can be a clean plastic tub or bin.
The bucket can be either a toilet paper tube or the slide of a ladder. Fill the holding container halfway with clean water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then remove the crab from the bucket, which will kill him or her. Your crab will likely run around the holding container while you clean his tank. [substeps] You can leave a small bowl of dechlorinated water out and place it next to the holding container so it comes to room temperature. [substeps] Place your crab in the holding container. Put on the top lid and keep the container in the same spot. Or, fill the holding container with warm or warm water. Fill the holding container with warm or warm-not hot-water so the crab can stay warm while the tank is still clean.