What is the perfect hermit crab food?

The perfect hermit crab food is one that provides complete nutrition and is consumed without waste. It is important to choose foods that are safe and appropriate for the growth of the hermit crab.

Good food sources include:

*Fresh fruits and vegetables, boiled and chopped: carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, bananas, squash, spinach

*Hermit crab food mix

*Fish flakes

*Shrimp or krill

*Freeze-dried foods

*Natural sea sponges

*Cuttlebone

*Dried leaves and wood

*Ground oyster shell

*Coral pieces

*Calcium sand

Avoid feeding hermit crabs:

*Processed or seasoned foods

*Salt or sugar

*Meat or dairy

*Citrus fruits

*Avocado

*Processed snacks

*Bread