Balanced Dry Diet for Hermit Crabs – Zoo Med Trusted Formula

Zoo Med Hermit Crab Dry Food is a nutritious, easy-to-feed hermit crab food formulated specifically to meet the nutritional needs of terrestrial hermit crabs. Prepared using a mixture of animal and vegetable protein, calcium, and other nutrients, the dry food is designed for healthy exoskeleton development, energy, and overall health. Formulated specially to be extremely palatable and readily digestible by hermit crabs, this food promotes natural foraging activity. Whether you’re caring for a single hermit crab or a colony, this food provides a reliable and nutritious daily feeding solution.

Benefits:

• Complete Nutrition: Balanced with proteins, calcium, and vitamins crucial for molting, growth, and energy.
• Shell Health: Contains calcium for the development of a healthy shell and, therefore, for successful molting.
• Palatability: Fits the hermit crab's palate and encourages the feeding of this formula.
• Convenience: Feed dusted or sprinkled directly into the habitat without any preparation.
• Trustsmith: Specially formulated for exotic pets by those who know best about nutrition, quality, and safety.

Can the Zoo Med hermit crab dry food be fed as the only food?

It is a full diet, but it is best to supplement it with occasional fresh fruit, vegetables, and even occasional treats like cuttlebone to extend the diet of hermit crabs and simulate their natural behavior of foraging.

Where do I put the Zoo Med hermit crab dry food?

To preserve freshness, keep it in a dry, cool area with the lid tightly closed. Refrigeration is not necessary, but it will help shelf life once opened.

Feeding Instructions:

Add one teaspoon of food to the food dish per Hermit Crab being fed. Place the Hermit Crab on top of the food. Moist food for best results. Replace uneaten food daily. Store in a cool, dry place.

Ingredients:

Fish Meal, Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Wheat Middlings, Shrimp Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Corn Distillers Dried Grains, Squid Meal, Monosodium Phosphate, Wheat Gluten, Lignin Sulfonate, Lecithin, Fish Oil, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodate, Propionic Acid (preservative), Ethoxquin (preservative).

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FAQ

What is Zoo Med Hermit Crab Dry Food?

It's a specially formulated dry pellet food that is specifically made to fulfill the nutritional needs of land hermit crabs.

What is the main ingredient in this food?

Main ingredients are fish meal, shrimp meal, wheat flour, kelp, and vitamins and minerals.

Is the food suitable for all hermit crab species?

It is suitable for all pet captivity land hermit crab species.

How do you feed Zoo Med Hermit Crab Dry Food?

Only a small amount of dry food should be placed in a shallow dish in the habitat daily and replaced to maintain the freshness of the food.

Can this be fed alone as a food source?

Though it might be a staple, you must supplement with fresh vegetables, fruits, and occasionally protein sources for an excellent diet.

How often do I need to feed my hermit crab?

Offer fresh food once a day, and always offer clean water to bathe in and drink.