Fancy Hermit Crab Shells

Beautiful seashells for natural aquarium décor provide vital homes for live marine hermit crabs. Fancy Hermit Crab Shells are decorative and functional additions to any saltwater marine aquarium with dwarf hermit crabs. This great assortment of empty shells is perfect for live marine hermit crabs that have outgrown their existing shell.

As hermit crabs grow, their shells do not grow to accommodate their larger size. When hermit crabs outgrow their shell, they must search for larger shells to replace their existing shell. If an empty shell is not available, the hermit crab will actively search for one even if it means obtaining it by force from another hermit crab or snail. Providing these empty shells helps reduce the likelihood of the hermit crabs fighting over shells. Simply place the empty shells in the aquarium where hermit crabs have access to them.

Fancy Hermit Crab Shells vary in size (approximately 2"). Assorted styles.

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