Small pets
4-Pack Zoo Med Hermit Crab Mineral & Food Blocks
Product description
What you get: a pack of four mineral-and-food blocks formulated for hermit crabs. Each block is made in the USA and contains calcium and other minerals intended to support shell health and general nutrition.
How to use: place a block in the crab habitat as a time-release food source or supplement. One block will typically feed a single crab for up to four days, making these handy for short trips. They also act as enrichment — many crabs will sit on or pick at the block for extended periods. Store in a dry place and remove any blocks that show mold in high-humidity setups.
Pros
- Convenient time-release vacation feeder
- Provides calcium and minerals for shell health
- Doubles as enrichment and foraging item
Cons
- Can mold in very humid tanks
- Some crabs prefer the block powdered or broken up
- Not a complete long-term diet on its own
VerdictThese mineral blocks are a useful supplement and a convenient vacation feeder for hermit crabs. They provide calcium and trace minerals, encourage natural foraging, and double as an enrichment piece. In drier setups they hold up well and last; in very humid enclosures they can develop mold and may need to be discarded. Some owners break or powder the blocks to stretch the supply or make them easie
Reader reviews
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Ryan C. L. 5/5
Crabs approve, good quality
My hermit crabs dive into these right away and they last a decent time unless the tank is very humid. Keep them away from wet food to reduce mold.
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Stace 2/5
Molded during our trip
We left these as vacation food but they developed mold while we were away, so they couldn't be used. Disappointing for our setup.
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SL 5/5
Great for travel
Perfect to leave with the crabs while we travel — they enjoy them and it gives peace of mind.
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L Lester 5/5
Effective vacation feeder
These work really well — drop one in the tank and the crabs swarm it. My package got rained on in transit so one block dried a bit, but they still performed.
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Teo Mars 5/5
Hermits adore it
They are always nibbling on these; you can clearly see the small bite marks where they eat.
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mike cullinan 5/5
Solid mineral block
Good product. Our hermits like picking at it and it holds up well when kept dry.
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Tiphanie 5/5
Good mineral block, watch humidity
My crabs nibble occasionally; one block can last months with regular misting and varied diet. High humidity can cause mold, so toss affected blocks.
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Sarah 5/5
Also great as supplement
Handy for vacations and nice as an extra supplement to their regular food; my crabs always enjoy these.
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J. L. Saunders 5/5
Crabs go crazy for cherry flavor
My land hermits love the cherry taste. I break the blocks up and scrape them into powder with a butter knife — they prefer the dust and it stretches the supply.
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