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Old 06/29/2007, 10:20 PM
rumply rumply is offline
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hermit crab shells

Something I never thought about when adopting these hermit crabs... any idea where I can get upgrade shells around here? I've been around to a few stores in the area... but don't remember seeing empty shells for sale. I've seen shells at petsmart, but they looked glossy and artificial.
Looking for something with a bit more space... maybe an office or bonus room... waterfront view a must.
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Old 06/30/2007, 10:01 AM
J. Montgomery J. Montgomery is offline
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I bought a bag of shells from Michael's hobby store. I boiled them before placing any in the tank. They're cheap and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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Old 06/30/2007, 11:29 AM
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Mine just take what they want from my snails, unfortunately...
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Old 07/01/2007, 08:47 AM
Hopeful Reefer Hopeful Reefer is offline
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I have gotten a bunch of shells from Marvin before...forget what Brandon said the price on them was...they came from the hermit crab tank in the back by the water...
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Old 07/01/2007, 09:14 AM
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Originally posted by Hopeful Reefer
I have gotten a bunch of shells from Marvin before...forget what Brandon said the price on them was...they came from the hermit crab tank in the back by the water...
The price was free
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Old 07/01/2007, 09:39 AM
Hopeful Reefer Hopeful Reefer is offline
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Oh yeah...been so long I forgot...
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