larvae in sponges - Page 2

krackersmom2 · 07-03-2008, 09:49 PM

A sponge is no more humid than the dish of water it is sitting in. I find them nasty and prefer not to use them. If your tank is properly covered, humidity shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Jason · 07-05-2008, 01:34 AM

Since everyone is coming out against sponges, I thought I would come out for them since I use them. All I can say is that if the sponge grows something, it has been in there too long. I have about a dozen or so and tend to change the one every couple days. As long as you microwave them and let them dry out, they will last a very long time without developing any problems. Just a note, do not microwave wet, as they seem to shrink. As you can see from everyones suggestions, there are many ways to deal go if you do not want to use a sponge, but for myself, it works.

Jason

krackersmom2 · 07-05-2008, 11:45 AM

Thanks Jason.....To every person their own! I think people run into problems with sponges because they are a high maint. item. I know that personally I don't have the time to be microwaving sponges every other day. I would say use them if it's what you feel necessary, but make sure you are up to taking good care of them to prevent the problems that arise when they are not sanitized regularly. Another problem is that pet stores lead the customers to believe that is how the crabs drink their water....by sucking it off of the sponge

Jason · 07-05-2008, 12:17 PM

I use it more to give the tiny guys a way out of the water bowl if they fall in, but as Vicki suggested, you could use fake plants to do the something. Of course you could just have all one size of crabs so could have a shallower or deeper water bowl without having to worry about some getting stuck in the bowl.

Jason

**HERMEZ** · 07-05-2008, 07:31 PM

IM not a sponge hater LOL I use them..........

my hermies have their own microwave - so they get a batch of sponges and they get nuked together--

WizKidsMom · 07-05-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HERMEZ

my hermies have their own microwave - so they get a batch of sponges and they get nuked together--

Really

I can just see it. Right next to your tank is a little microwave.

ninjasgorawr · 07-05-2008, 08:28 PM

right next to mine is a mini fridge

. those spoiled babies!

**HERMEZ** · 07-06-2008, 08:42 AM

yes mine have their own fridge also--food cart etc etc they have their own room!! When I was having it re-done I told the contractor- this is the crab room- he wanted the rooms to have a name so the colors would go in the right places==Ive posted pics many times.

Hermit Crabs · 07-07-2008, 03:49 AM

Boiling the sponges will do the trick.. hopefully. Best of luck, your better of getting some new sponges, there not too much money. Best of luck

Hermit Crabs (A.K.A Brian)

bluconspiracy · 07-08-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjasgorawr

right next to mine is a mini fridge

. those spoiled babies!

Great idea!! I have to think of how I can talk to my husband into that hehehe

07-03-2008, 09:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
krackersmom2 (Large Crab) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South TX (near the beach) Posts: 1,128	Re: larvae in sponges A sponge is no more humid than the dish of water it is sitting in. I find them nasty and prefer not to use them. If your tank is properly covered, humidity shouldn't be too much of a problem. __________________ 12 PP's: Spooky, Baby, Flash, Rocky, Herbie, Violet, Fester, Zeus, Neptune, Mars, Luna and Misterie R.I.P:Hercules and Apollo

07-05-2008, 01:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jason Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 317	Re: larvae in sponges Since everyone is coming out against sponges, I thought I would come out for them since I use them. All I can say is that if the sponge grows something, it has been in there too long. I have about a dozen or so and tend to change the one every couple days. As long as you microwave them and let them dry out, they will last a very long time without developing any problems. Just a note, do not microwave wet, as they seem to shrink. As you can see from everyones suggestions, there are many ways to deal go if you do not want to use a sponge, but for myself, it works. Jason

07-05-2008, 11:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
krackersmom2 (Large Crab) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South TX (near the beach) Posts: 1,128	Re: larvae in sponges Thanks Jason.....To every person their own! I think people run into problems with sponges because they are a high maint. item. I know that personally I don't have the time to be microwaving sponges every other day. I would say use them if it's what you feel necessary, but make sure you are up to taking good care of them to prevent the problems that arise when they are not sanitized regularly. Another problem is that pet stores lead the customers to believe that is how the crabs drink their water....by sucking it off of the sponge __________________ 12 PP's: Spooky, Baby, Flash, Rocky, Herbie, Violet, Fester, Zeus, Neptune, Mars, Luna and Misterie R.I.P:Hercules and Apollo

07-05-2008, 12:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jason Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 317	Re: larvae in sponges I use it more to give the tiny guys a way out of the water bowl if they fall in, but as Vicki suggested, you could use fake plants to do the something. Of course you could just have all one size of crabs so could have a shallower or deeper water bowl without having to worry about some getting stuck in the bowl. Jason

07-05-2008, 07:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
HERMEZ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,293	Re: larvae in sponges IM not a sponge hater LOL I use them.......... my hermies have their own microwave - so they get a batch of sponges and they get nuked together-- __________________ 22PP's~9 Rugs~9 E's~5 Straws~2 Indo's~4 Violas~ http://photobucket.com/albums/a96/Herm-EZ/

07-05-2008, 08:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
ninjasgorawr (Micro Crab) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NV Posts: 83	Re: larvae in sponges right next to mine is a mini fridge . those spoiled babies!

07-06-2008, 08:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
HERMEZ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,293	Re: larvae in sponges yes mine have their own fridge also--food cart etc etc they have their own room!! When I was having it re-done I told the contractor- this is the crab room- he wanted the rooms to have a name so the colors would go in the right places==Ive posted pics many times. __________________ 22PP's~9 Rugs~9 E's~5 Straws~2 Indo's~4 Violas~ http://photobucket.com/albums/a96/Herm-EZ/

07-07-2008, 03:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hermit Crabs Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6	Re: larvae in sponges Boiling the sponges will do the trick.. hopefully. Best of luck, your better of getting some new sponges, there not too much money. Best of luck Hermit Crabs (A.K.A Brian) __________________ Hermit Crabs Are Awesome!!!

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