Tough Decision!

boxerboy95 · 06-26-2008, 08:48 PM

Ok,so theres this small little pet store that I never even noticed but I heard they had a good stock.(They did,they even had these HUGE chinese dragon type lizard :P) And they had hermit crabs but only in 2 sizes. Micros and Jumbos.When I say micro I mean nickel sized things. But then the jumbos are like tennis ball huge.

I havent had any molts yet but I hear they totally stink because you dont see them for months but I can take it. Im kinda scared and little ones molt alot more than bigger ones. Jumbos only molt once or twice a year but then again they act a little lethargic. Im only 13 so im saving money to buy them and right now I could buy any of them that i wanted. XD my parents said they arnt spending anymore money on my "obsecion" as they called it,with crabbies. Which one should I buy?

Lilmarcher22 · 06-26-2008, 09:22 PM

Hi, I'm Heather I am also 13 and if i were to pick one I would go with the Micro but that is just my decision, hope you get one be it a jumbo or micro!

Markie · 06-27-2008, 02:56 AM

Personally, I like the micros (they're so cute and active).
But jumbos are pretty great too. My hermits' sizes vary. :P

Btw, my parents are about the same. I have to depend on holidays for crab money. xD

WizKidsMom · 06-27-2008, 05:46 AM

I can relate to your parents - The story goes that you want this kind of pet, and several months later the thrill is gone and it is mom who takes care of the pet. Well - that is the way it generally goes.

Anyway - if you get the Jumbos, you have to have your substrate deep enough for them to dig down for their molt. Generally the larger the crab, the longer it will take for a molt. That said, if you you have plans for a 10 gallon, get the micros. You want to get two or more since they are very social and need company.

ninjasgorawr · 06-27-2008, 10:43 AM

So, do the micros never grow up to be bigger???
(yes, stupid question, but by conversations in the past I have been getting pretty confused about this)

WizKidsMom · 06-27-2008, 12:36 PM

Micros do grow - just as you do.

ninjasgorawr · 06-27-2008, 01:12 PM

But how fast? (or does it depend on the species...)

**HERMEZ** · 06-27-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjasgorawr

But how fast? (or does it depend on the species...)

it depends on the crab.......it can grow fast or not

Hildegarde · 06-28-2008, 11:43 PM

Micros in a 10g for sure. Right now I have 20+ in my 10g and everybody's fine.

5kittens · 06-30-2008, 09:31 AM

I love the micros. Jumbos have an awfully scary pinch. You never want to get caught in one of those hungry critters grip. It's awful I'm tellin ya!

06-26-2008, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
boxerboy95 Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: PA Posts: 4	Tough Decision! Ok,so theres this small little pet store that I never even noticed but I heard they had a good stock.(They did,they even had these HUGE chinese dragon type lizard :P) And they had hermit crabs but only in 2 sizes. Micros and Jumbos.When I say micro I mean nickel sized things. But then the jumbos are like tennis ball huge. I havent had any molts yet but I hear they totally stink because you dont see them for months but I can take it. Im kinda scared and little ones molt alot more than bigger ones. Jumbos only molt once or twice a year but then again they act a little lethargic. Im only 13 so im saving money to buy them and right now I could buy any of them that i wanted. XD my parents said they arnt spending anymore money on my "obsecion" as they called it,with crabbies. Which one should I buy?

06-26-2008, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lilmarcher22 "Never Molted" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MO Posts: 47	Re: Tough Decision! Hi, I'm Heather I am also 13 and if i were to pick one I would go with the Micro but that is just my decision, hope you get one be it a jumbo or micro! __________________ The proud owner of two loving hermit crabs Casper and Squirt RIP Tonka Dan

06-27-2008, 02:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Markie Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ponchatoula, LA Posts: 20	Re: Tough Decision! Personally, I like the micros (they're so cute and active). But jumbos are pretty great too. My hermits' sizes vary. :P Btw, my parents are about the same. I have to depend on holidays for crab money. xD __________________ Eleven! PP: Audrey, Kat, Sheldon, Nigel, Mollie, and Seabiscuit Ecuadorian: Herbert, Marley, Forrest, Cross, Gonzales RIP Peewee. ]:

06-27-2008, 05:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
WizKidsMom "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 460	Re: Tough Decision! I can relate to your parents - The story goes that you want this kind of pet, and several months later the thrill is gone and it is mom who takes care of the pet. Well - that is the way it generally goes. Anyway - if you get the Jumbos, you have to have your substrate deep enough for them to dig down for their molt. Generally the larger the crab, the longer it will take for a molt. That said, if you you have plans for a 10 gallon, get the micros. You want to get two or more since they are very social and need company. __________________ WizKidsMom (Cheryl) WizKidsPics 10 PPs & 4 E's

06-27-2008, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
ninjasgorawr (Micro Crab) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NV Posts: 82	Re: Tough Decision! So, do the micros never grow up to be bigger??? (yes, stupid question, but by conversations in the past I have been getting pretty confused about this)

06-27-2008, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
WizKidsMom "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 460	Re: Tough Decision! Micros do grow - just as you do. __________________ WizKidsMom (Cheryl) WizKidsPics 10 PPs & 4 E's

06-27-2008, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
ninjasgorawr (Micro Crab) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NV Posts: 82	Re: Tough Decision! But how fast? (or does it depend on the species...)

06-28-2008, 11:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hildegarde (Medium Crab) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 749	Re: Tough Decision! Micros in a 10g for sure. Right now I have 20+ in my 10g and everybody's fine. __________________ The Kids: Big Momma, Bwana, BiBi, Honey, Aggie, Stretch, Sparky, Houdini, Tang, Zeke & Izzie; The Big Guys: Kaiser, Mo-de-law', Belle & SuzyQ; and our 15 new Little Ones; all PPs and our baby Es: Killer, Ol' Yeller, Scooter, Mr. Greenjeans, Orange and our tiny Smidgen.

06-30-2008, 09:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
5kittens Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Tough Decision! I love the micros. Jumbos have an awfully scary pinch. You never want to get caught in one of those hungry critters grip. It's awful I'm tellin ya!

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