Post by Rachel on Sept 22, 2013 22:05:00 GMT
*Updated as needed*
Abdomen: This is the "squishy bit" on a hermit crab, kept safe inside the shell. Organs are housed here. On hermit crabs these are also known as the tail.
Antennae: Hermit crabs have two pairs of antenna which they use to sense information about their environment, and to communicate. The outer pair is longer and used for primarily for feeling and gestures, the inner pair is used to "taste" and smell.
API: A brand of aquarium products, probably referring to the water treatment.
Aquarium sealant: Silicone sealant specifically sold as and designed to be safe with underwater pet use. Non specific sealants should not be used and multiple days to cure is best.
Blues: Coenobita purpureus
Blueberry/Blueberries: Coenobita purpureus
Brevi: Short for Coenobita brevimanus, also known as indos.
BP: Stands for Big Pincher, the larger of the two claws.
Calci sand: A calcium based sand that is sold for reptiles. Not safe for use with crabs, it sets into a concrete like hardness that can trap, injure or kill crabs.
Carapace: This is the hard exoskeleton of the hermit crab, the area covering the head and back area.
Chelipeds: The claws.
Cholla: A type of cactus wood loved by hermit crabs for its taste and by keepers for its distinctive look.
Choya: See cholla.
Coenobita *: A species name.
Coir: A compressed coconut fibre used for gardening and animal substrate.
Crabitat: A keeper invented nickname for the crab housing.
Dechlorinator: Used to make tap water safe.
E's: Coenobita compressus.
Eccies: Coenobita compressus.
Eco earth: A brand of compressed coconut fibre derived substrate sold in bricks, expanded in water.
Exo: The exoskeleton.
Exoskeleton: The hard external skin that maintains the form of the crab in place of a skeleton.
FW: Fresh water.
Gills: The crabs way of breathing, these must not dry out or the crab suffocates.
Gonopores: The female genital pores.
Heatmat: An electrical pad which is becomes warm or hot to the touch, when placed against the glass it heats that which in turn warms the tank.
Hemp twine: Used to crochet or knit nets for climbing walls.
Hygrometer: Measures humidity in the tank.
Humidity: The amount of moisture in the air, needed for the crabs to breathe.
Indos: Usually Coenobita brevimanus, also known as brevis. Sometimes C violascens are sold as these or Indonesian crabs.
Instant Ocean: A brand of crab safe marine salt.
IO: Instant Ocean marine salt.
Isopods: Refers to woodlice, often used as a "cleanup crew" in tanks as they feed on decomposing matter and waste. Crabs also eat dead ones and occasionally hunt these.
Leaf litter: A decomposing mix of leaves and bark.
LP: The little pincher (claw).
Maxillipeds: The mouthparts.
Mister: A spray bottle used to "mist" the tank with water.
Mopani: A type of wood from Africa with a very gnarled appearance.
Molt: The process of shedding the exoskeleton.
Molting Cave: When preparing for the process that leaves them most vulnerable a healthy crab will dig down and create a chamber in the substrate.
Nutrobal: A vetark brand calcium, vitamin D and other vitamin supplement of high quality and a good ratio of calcium to vitamin D.
Oyster Grit: Crushed oyster shell, a calcium source.
Pleopods: Feathery appendages used by the female to carry eggs. Found on the left side of the crab.
PP: Stands for purple pincher, Coenobita clypeatus.
Purple Pincher: Coenobita clypeatus. Named for the trademark purple BP they usually sport.
RUB: Stands for Really Useful Box, a brand of storage box with handles that clip over the lid to lock it in place.
Rugs: Short for ruggies, Coenobita rugosus.
Ruggies: Coenobita rugosus.
Setae: The "hairs" on the exoskeleton. Most prominent just after a moult, these are worn down over time.
Sphagnum: A species of moss found in peat marsh areas. Some choose not to use this due to sustainability issues.
Strawberry: A species of hermit crab named for their colouring. Coenobita perlatus.
Straws: Coenobita perlatus.
Substrate: The sand mix put in the tank.
Surface Moult: If a crab for some reason is unable to dig they may molt on the surface. Steps should be taken to protect them and fix the issues.
SW: Salt water.
Thermometer: Used to measure the temperature in the tank.
Thermostat: Used to switch off or dim the heat source automatically once it reaches a certain temperature in the area of the probe.
Tongs: Extra long tweezers sometimes used for cleanup.
Telson: The tip of the tail, ends with the anus.
Turbo: A type of shell, variable in colour and highly popular.
Under Tank Heater: A heatmat. With crabs should always be placed on the tank wall not used underneath.
Uropod: Appendages the crab uses to hold onto the shell. Located at the tip of the abdomen.
UTH: See under tank heater.
Viola: Short for Coenobita violascens.
*:*: The ratio in a mix, usually of substrate. For instance 5:1 would be five parts playsand to one part coir, whereas 1:1 would be equal amounts. If you were using a mug to measure it would be five mugfuls to one.
Abdomen: This is the "squishy bit" on a hermit crab, kept safe inside the shell. Organs are housed here. On hermit crabs these are also known as the tail.
Antennae: Hermit crabs have two pairs of antenna which they use to sense information about their environment, and to communicate. The outer pair is longer and used for primarily for feeling and gestures, the inner pair is used to "taste" and smell.
API: A brand of aquarium products, probably referring to the water treatment.
Aquarium sealant: Silicone sealant specifically sold as and designed to be safe with underwater pet use. Non specific sealants should not be used and multiple days to cure is best.
Blues: Coenobita purpureus
Blueberry/Blueberries: Coenobita purpureus
Brevi: Short for Coenobita brevimanus, also known as indos.
BP: Stands for Big Pincher, the larger of the two claws.
Calci sand: A calcium based sand that is sold for reptiles. Not safe for use with crabs, it sets into a concrete like hardness that can trap, injure or kill crabs.
Carapace: This is the hard exoskeleton of the hermit crab, the area covering the head and back area.
Chelipeds: The claws.
Cholla: A type of cactus wood loved by hermit crabs for its taste and by keepers for its distinctive look.
Choya: See cholla.
Coenobita *: A species name.
Coir: A compressed coconut fibre used for gardening and animal substrate.
Crabitat: A keeper invented nickname for the crab housing.
Dechlorinator: Used to make tap water safe.
E's: Coenobita compressus.
Eccies: Coenobita compressus.
Eco earth: A brand of compressed coconut fibre derived substrate sold in bricks, expanded in water.
Exo: The exoskeleton.
Exoskeleton: The hard external skin that maintains the form of the crab in place of a skeleton.
FW: Fresh water.
Gills: The crabs way of breathing, these must not dry out or the crab suffocates.
Gonopores: The female genital pores.
Heatmat: An electrical pad which is becomes warm or hot to the touch, when placed against the glass it heats that which in turn warms the tank.
Hemp twine: Used to crochet or knit nets for climbing walls.
Hygrometer: Measures humidity in the tank.
Humidity: The amount of moisture in the air, needed for the crabs to breathe.
Indos: Usually Coenobita brevimanus, also known as brevis. Sometimes C violascens are sold as these or Indonesian crabs.
Instant Ocean: A brand of crab safe marine salt.
IO: Instant Ocean marine salt.
Isopods: Refers to woodlice, often used as a "cleanup crew" in tanks as they feed on decomposing matter and waste. Crabs also eat dead ones and occasionally hunt these.
Leaf litter: A decomposing mix of leaves and bark.
LP: The little pincher (claw).
Maxillipeds: The mouthparts.
Mister: A spray bottle used to "mist" the tank with water.
Mopani: A type of wood from Africa with a very gnarled appearance.
Molt: The process of shedding the exoskeleton.
Molting Cave: When preparing for the process that leaves them most vulnerable a healthy crab will dig down and create a chamber in the substrate.
Nutrobal: A vetark brand calcium, vitamin D and other vitamin supplement of high quality and a good ratio of calcium to vitamin D.
Oyster Grit: Crushed oyster shell, a calcium source.
Pleopods: Feathery appendages used by the female to carry eggs. Found on the left side of the crab.
PP: Stands for purple pincher, Coenobita clypeatus.
Purple Pincher: Coenobita clypeatus. Named for the trademark purple BP they usually sport.
RUB: Stands for Really Useful Box, a brand of storage box with handles that clip over the lid to lock it in place.
Rugs: Short for ruggies, Coenobita rugosus.
Ruggies: Coenobita rugosus.
Setae: The "hairs" on the exoskeleton. Most prominent just after a moult, these are worn down over time.
Sphagnum: A species of moss found in peat marsh areas. Some choose not to use this due to sustainability issues.
Strawberry: A species of hermit crab named for their colouring. Coenobita perlatus.
Straws: Coenobita perlatus.
Substrate: The sand mix put in the tank.
Surface Moult: If a crab for some reason is unable to dig they may molt on the surface. Steps should be taken to protect them and fix the issues.
SW: Salt water.
Thermometer: Used to measure the temperature in the tank.
Thermostat: Used to switch off or dim the heat source automatically once it reaches a certain temperature in the area of the probe.
Tongs: Extra long tweezers sometimes used for cleanup.
Telson: The tip of the tail, ends with the anus.
Turbo: A type of shell, variable in colour and highly popular.
Under Tank Heater: A heatmat. With crabs should always be placed on the tank wall not used underneath.
Uropod: Appendages the crab uses to hold onto the shell. Located at the tip of the abdomen.
UTH: See under tank heater.
Viola: Short for Coenobita violascens.
*:*: The ratio in a mix, usually of substrate. For instance 5:1 would be five parts playsand to one part coir, whereas 1:1 would be equal amounts. If you were using a mug to measure it would be five mugfuls to one.
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