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strawberry hermit crab

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Question
hi,
i was wondering if you could show me a place where i can purchase a strawberry hermit crab that doesn't cost very much? and the coconut hut that a made for my hermit crabs is molding and every time i clean it off, it keeps coming back is there a way that i can stop the mold? its just on the hut. oh and i read somewhere that you can put rollie pollies in your hermit crab tank and they would keep the mold and decaying thing away (eat them) is this safe?
thank you,michelle

Answer
Usually Petcos have Straws. If your local store doesn't, try the next one closest to you. It might be best to call first.

You can soak the hut in salt water and then bake it. Should help.

From the information I've seen on the forums about the rollie pollies they are scavengers and will keep your tank clean, it's ok to use them.