Fish & Pets in Rochester, MN

Reviews about Fish & Pets

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  April 18, 2019, by Autumn Thompson
  The hermit crab conditions are exceptionally poor. Hermit crabs require at least 3-6 inches of substrate, usually play sand or coconut fiber, and at Fish and Pets they only have a thin layer of gravel for them. Gravel isn't good for a hermit crab tanks because it tends to tear off limbs, and since they only have a thin layer it prevents them from burrowing, which is how they prepare for molting, and reduce stress. The water dishes are also too shallow, and sometimes aren't even filled with water when it is empty. The sponges in the water dishes are dirty, and aren't changed daily like how they should be. The tank doesn't appear to be humid enough for them. They need about 70%-80% humidity. To retain humidity they need frog moss, clean sponges, and their tanks need to be sprayed with water frequently. The temperature also needs to be at 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. All of the shells in their tank are painted. Painted shells are bad for hermit crabs because the paint is toxic to them. It may be non-toxic for children, but not for the crabs themselves. From the times I've been here, there only seems to be one hermit crab. I'm not sure if it's because the other ones are in their shells, but there should at least be 3 hermit crabs in a tank. Their tanks are also very exposed, and don't have a lot of hiding spots for the crabs. I would suggest improving the hermit crab tank to increase the longevity of their life and health. It's a poor effort on Fish and Pets behalf for not supplying them with their basic needs.