Popular foods for land hermit crabs by members |
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| Name |
Rating 1-10 | Cost | Comment |
| Apple (fresh) | 10 | ||
| Apple Rings (dried) | 10 | All | |
| Australian Dried Mango Strips | 10 | $10/kilo | Given in little strips at a time, watch them devour! |
| Banana | 10 | not much | They love it |
| Cereal (Non-sugared) | |||
| Coconut Curls/Ribbons | 10 | ||
| Coconut (Fresh) | 10 | $.99 with score for easy breaking | All hermit crabs love this treat |
| Cork Bark | 10 | $9.99 a pound | Even though it's expensive per pound, cork bark is 'very' light weight, so a large piece can only cost a couple of dollars to buy. The bark provides a form of tannin, along with making a great climbing object within the crabitat. Our hermies 'LOVE' to eat it, especially the rotted sections. They will strip the cork bark clean. :D |
| Dried Seaweed Select | 8 | $3.47 plus tax--.4 oz/12 g | Rich in Vit C ,natural dried seaweed, 4 sheets--6" x 7.4" |
| Dulse/ Dulse Flakes (Maine Coast Sea Vegetables) | 10 | $4 per 4 oz bag | Dulse is a sea lettuce like kelp and grows in intertidal zones. Dulse is full of essential vitamins and mineral salts. Add this along with Spirulina powder when you grind up FMR pellets. Or put a pinch in a shell and watch your hermies go nuts for this sea veggie! |
| FMR Food | 8 | $2.17 plus tax--2 oz | Ingredients: Corn Meal, Soybean Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Meat & bone meal, Soybean oil, Coconut oil, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Iron Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt, Calcium Carbonate Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein-not less than 12%, Crude Fat-not less than 3%, Crude Fiber-not more than 12%, Moisture-not more than 20%, Minerals- added not to exceed 3.50% |
| FMR Land Hermit Crab Treat | 10 | $2.17 | Fruits that hermies would get in the wild, with a touch of salt added (not to mention it smells good :-D) |
| Grapefruit Tree Bark from dead twigs | 10 | $0 | They pick at the bark until it is clean off the twig |
| Grapes | 7 | Seems pretty popular with certain crabs. | |
| Hermit Crab Meal Vitaminized | 3 | $4.99 plus tax--5.64 oz/160 g | Even though the ingredients are good, our hermies really don't care for this food |
| Hikari Ocean Plankton | 10 | $5.97 (plus sales tax) 0.42 oz (12g) | 100% Pure Frozen Dried Food Free of Parasites & Harmful Bacteria Ingredients: Ocean Plankton, Vit E, Vit C, Vit B 1, Vit B 2, Vit B 6, Vit B 12. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 68%, Crude Fat 17%, Crude Fiber 2%, Moisture 5.5%, Phosphorus 0.1% |
| Honey Roasted Oats | 9 | inexpensive | All |
| Honey--Virginia Brand Pure Clover Honey | 10 | $2.58---16 oz/1 lb. | All hermies love this, it's 100% all natural, contains 'several' natural bacteria's hermies need to stay healthy |
| Jurassi Diet Hermit Crab Food | 9 | $4.95 (plus sales tax) 60g/21 oz | Very small pellets, that I blend in the blender to a powder. Ingredients: krill meal, fish meal, wheat flour, blood meal, fish oil, beta carotene, spirulina, xanthophyll, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Activated Animal Sterol (D-3), Vitamin B-12, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine hydrocloride, Thiamine, Biotin, DL Alphatocopherol (E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (C), choline chloride, cobalt sulfate, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, ethoxyquin (anti-oxidant), Added mineral matter not more than 2.50%. Guaranteed Analysis: Protein (min) 35%, Fat (min) 5%, Fiber (max) 5%, Ash (max) 9%. Vit. A (min) 8,000 IU/kg, Vit D (min) 450 IU/kg, Vit E (min) 200 IU/kg, Moisture (max) 10% |
| Kashi | 8 | $3.59--1# 3 1/2 oz. (19.5 oz) | Has 7 whole grains--Whole Oats, Long Grain, Brown Rice, Whole Rye, Whole Hard Red Winter Wheat, Whole Triticale, Whole Buckwheat, Whole Barley, and sesame seeds. It's grown without chemicals or pesticides, and it doesn't contain the usual preservatives or additives. I grind this in a blender, and give it to the hermies dry. |
| Kaytee Healthy Toppings Apple Bits | 9 | $1.29 plus tax for 35g/1.2 oz | Crude Protein (min 1%) Crude Fat (min 1%) Crude Fiber (max 18%) Moisture (max 12%) Ingredients: Dehydrated Apple |
| Kaytee Healthy Toppings Banana Chips | 9 | $1.29 plus tax for 42g/1.5 oz | Crude Protein (min 1.0%) Crude Fat (min 5.0%) Crude Fiber (max 15.0%) Moisture (max 12.0%) Ingredients: Dried Banana |
| Kaytee Healthy Toppings Carrots & Greens | 9 | $1.29, plus tax for 30g/1 oz | Crude Protein (min 7.5%) Crude Fat (min 1%) Crude Fiber (max 30%) Moisture (max 12%) Ingredients: Dehydrated Carrots, Dehydrated Parsley. Dehydrated Alfalfa Leaves |
| Kaytee Healthy Toppings Carrots & Sweet Potatoes | 9 | $1.29 plus tax, 1.5 oz/42g | crude protein (min) 6.0%, Crude Fat (min) 0.5%, crude fiber (max) 12.0%, moisture (max) 12% Ingredients: Dehydrated Carrots & dehydrated sweet potatoes |
| Kaytee Healthy Toppings Coconut & Raspberries | 9 | $1.29, plus tax for 35g/1.2oz | Crude Protein (min 5%) Crude Fat (min 40%) Crude Fiber (max 18%) Moisture (max 12%) Ingredients: Coconut, Dehydrated Raspberry |
| Kaytee Healthy Toppings Mixed Nuts | 9 | $1.29, plus tax for 90g/3.2oz | Crude Protein (min 18%) Crude Fat (min 40%) Crude Fiber (max 8%) Moisture (max 12%) Ingredients: Peanuts, Walnuts, Almonds |
| Kaytee Healthy Toppings Pumpkin Seeds & Almonds | 9 | $1.29 plus tax, 2 oz/56g | Crude protein (min) 25.0%, Crude Fat (min) 35.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 10.0%, moisture (max) 12.0%, Ingredients: Hulled pumpkin seeds, Almonds |
| L/M Cuttlebone | 10 | $1.98 plus tax | Natural calcium & minerals I crush this into powder form and sprinkle it over all the hermies dry foods |
| Lettuce | 9 | Be sure it is cleaned WELL, you don't want pesticides on it. | |
| Mango | 10 | $1 | They love it |
| Michelle (LuckyLadyBug001) | i dry my own fruits and vegitables so the cost is low | 10 PP | |
| Nutrafin Spirulina Flakes | 10 | Wonderful addition. High in Calcium, Protein and Beta Carotene! | |
| O.S.I. Spirulina Aquarium Flake Food | 9 | $6.49 (plus tax) 1.09 oz/30 g | Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein..min...41%, Crude Fat..min...4%, Crude Fiber..max..6%, Moisture..max...8%, Vit. A..min 8,000 UI/lb, Vit D..min..800UI/lb, Vit. E...min..100 UI/lb, Choline..min..500 mg/lb, Vit. C..min..200mg/lb, Inositol min. 100 mg/lb, Niacin..min. 100 mg/lb, Pantothenic Acid..min 80 mg/lb Ingredients: Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Spirulina, Shrimp meal, Algae Mea, Fish Protein Concentrate, Torula Dried yeast, Brine Shrimp, Fish Oil, Carotene, Lecithin, Vit A Palmitate, DL Tocopherol Acetate, D-Activated Animal SSterol, Thiamin Mononitrate, Choline Cloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Calcium-d-Pantothenate, Inositol, Niacinamide, Riboflvin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate, Biotin, Vit. B-12 Supplement, Ethoxyquin (as a antioxidant) |
| O.S.I. Vivid Color Fish Flakes | 9 | $2.98-.72 oz. (20g) | Contains strong Natural Pigments, High level of Beta-Carotene Ingredients: Fish meal, Wheat Flour, Spirulina, Ground Brown Rice, Shrimp meal, Carotene, Fish Oil, Natural and Artificial colors, Lecithin, Vitamin A Palmitate, DL-a_Tocopherol Acetate, D-Activated Animal Sterol, Thiamine Mononitrate, Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2 Polyphosphate, Calcium d-Pantothenate, Inositol, Niacinamide, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Ethoxyquin (as an antioxidant) |
| Omega One Natural Protein Formula | 8 | $4.65-1oz. (28g) | Rich in Omega 3 & 6 Hufa's. Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Halibut, Black Cod, Whole Herring, Sea Food Mix, (including Krill, Rockfish, Shrimp, Squid, Clams and Octopus), Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Soy Flour, Fresh Kelp, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Vit C, (L-ascorbyl-2Phosphate), Natural and Artificial colors, Vit A, D, E, K3, B 1, B 2, B 6, B 12, Niacin, Pantothrnic Acid, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Ethoxyquin, and Naturox (natural mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract) as Antioxidants. |
| Omega One Natural Protein Formula-Veggie Flakes | 10 | $5.25 for 1 oz. (28g) | Freshwter & Marine Fish. Made with FRESH Kelp & Sirulina. Rich in Omega 3 & 6 HUFA'S. For healthy immune systems. Natural Pigments in Salmon Skins for vibrant colors. Fresh, natural fats for strong appetite stimulation. Guaranteed Analysis: Min. Crude Protein..42%, Min. Crude Fat..10%, Min. Crude Fiber..2%, Max. Moisture..8.5%, Max. Ash..8%. Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Halibut, Black Cod, Whole Herring, Spirulina, Seafood mix (including Krill, Shrimp, Squid) Wheat Flour, Fresh Kelp, Wheat Gluten, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Vit C (L-Ascorbyl=2-Phosphate), Natural and artificial Colors, Vit A, D, E, K3, B1, B6, B12, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Ethoxyquin, and Naturox (natural mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract) as Antioxidants. |
| Omega One Saltwater Tropical Fish Marine Flakes | 10 | $4.79 for 1 oz (28g) | Rich in Omega 3 & 6 HUFA'S For healthy immune systems. Natural Pigments in Salmon Skins for vibrant colors. Fresh, natural fats for strong appetite stimulation. Guaranteed Analysis: Min. Crude Protein..45%, Min. Crude Fat..11%, Min. Crude Fiber..2%, Max. Moisture..8.5%, Max. Ash..8%. Ingredients: Whole Salmon, Halibut, Black Cod, Whole Herring, Seafood mix (including Krill, Rockfish, Shrimp, Squid, Clams, Salmon eggs and Octopus) Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fresh Kelp, Spirolina, Soy Flour, Lecithin, Astaxanthin, Vit C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate), Natural and artificial Colors, Vit A, D, E, K3, B1, B6, B12, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Ethoxyquin, and Naturox (natural mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract) as Antioxidants. |
| Omega One Super Veggie Kelp Pellets | 10 | $7.95 | 6.5 ounce jar Made in Alaska with kelp and spirulina as its main ingredients. Also includes an abundance of fresh fish, including salmon, black cod, and whole herring. |
| Peanut Butter | 10 | varies | Peanut Butter is my crabs' ultimate favorite. |
| Seaweed Selects by Ocean Nutrition | 9 | $4.29 plus tax for 12g (0.4 oz) | Optimal food source for all species of Marine Tangs, Angels, Wrasses, Damsels & some Butterfly Fish. A nutritious supplement for grazing fish. Premium quality marine algae. Rich in Vit C! 100% digestible. Green Marine Algae, Natural dried Seeweeds (Macroalgae) (no romaine) Ingredients: 100% Natural dried seaweeds Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 35%, Crude Fat 0, Crude Fiber (max) 15%, Moisture (max) 4% Since it is a natural dried seaweed, it also has a 'natural' form of iodine in it which is essential for a healthy hermies diet. |
| Sliced Black Olives | 10 | My "kids" flip over them!! They drag them around- fast food :) -Melissa (purplefigmnt@snail-mail.net) | |
| Soaked dry dog food | 10 | small bags available | My hermies love it...eat until gone |
| Stoned Wheat Crackers | 8 | inexpensive | |
| Sunflower Seeds | |||
| Tetra Bloodworms | 9 | $1.98 plus tax--.28 oz/8 g | Fantastic meat supplement and source of crude protein-50% |
| Tetra Dried Baby Shrimp | 10 | $2.97 plus tax--.35 oz/10 g | Fantastic source of chitin, especially for post molters-they love them |
| Tetra Ocean Plankton | 9 | $2.79 | Complete organisms, including the shell, are an excellent source of protein as well as roughage |
| Tetra Water Flea | 7 | $3.99--.49 oz/14 g | Good meat supplement, including the chitin exoskeleton |
| Tinned Peaches | 10 (never left uneaten in our tank) | Practically nothing provided we eat the rest | Our crabs go crazy for it. They all come up an use their pinchers to pull off dainty little strings of peach. I can't prove it but I think it might be enhancing their colour. |
| Ultra Care Crushed Oyster Shells | 9 | $2.49 plus tax--13.5 oz/380 g | Excellent source of calcium, and hermies love it |
| Wardley Spirulina Discs | 9 | $3.99---2oz/57g | All vegetable food . Formulated with spirulina as its main ingredient, this blue green algae is known for its abundance of color enhancers. With the addition of stabilized Vitamin C and mutivitamin supplement. |
| Wardley Spirulina Plus | 9 | $4.99 (at one store) for .88oz/24.9g | ingredients:spirulina, wheat flour, soy protein isolate, corn gluten meal, wheat gluten meal, wheat germ meal, dehydrated alfafa meal, brewers yeast, rolled oats, rice flour, pea protein, soybean oil, potato starch, lecthin, zucchini, anise seed, spinach, ligin sulfonate, marigold petal extract, xanthan gum, and various vitamins. |
| ZooMed HC Food Dry | 7 | When crushed or moistened the hermit crabs will eat this on occasion. Quality ingredients. | |
| ZooMed Turtle Treat | 9 | Made from dried flies, this treat seems to be a hit! | |
| mango | |||
| popcorn | |||
| steam rice | 8 | -- | my hermies love it |