Looking for hermit crab shells. Tampa, FL

Alondra · Jul 13, 2025

Hello everyone.
I’m new here!
I have 2 Salt Water tanks

I live in Tampa, FL

I’m looking for places where I can find new shells for my hermit crab. He is growing, and I want to give him some new shell options.

I’m surrounded by beaches, but I was wondering if anybody here is from my area and can suggest a beach to go to.

Thanks!

Fish Fan · Jul 13, 2025

I'm not from Florida, but if you can't find them on the beaches I do know that ReefCleaners sells them in a few different sizes:

Empty Cone Shells (4)

This is for an assortment of four empty cone shells, they are used as homes for Halloween Hermit Crabs.

www.reefcleaners.org

Empty Hermit Shells

Empty shells that will make for great new homes for hermits as they get bigger. These shells cover micro to medium-sized hermits, like blue leg hermits. Got a larger hermit? You can find shells for...

www.reefcleaners.org

Tank Cleaners: Empty Hermit Shells (Larger)

Empty Hermit Shells (Larger) Tank Cleaners These shells make good homes for larger hermit species and adult hermits. Shells are in the 2-3'' range.

www.reefcleaners.org

You could also check with your local fish store, they probably have dozens of empty shells in their tanks.

Last, maybe the ladies at Tampa Bay Saltwater can help you find some:

Tampa Bay Saltwater - America's #1 Live Rock for Reef Aquariums

Tampa Bay Saltwater sustainably farms ocean aquacultured live rock and hand harvested sand. TBS Live Rock provides beneficial microorganisms, creates a less stressful environment for inhabitants and provides natural biofiltration by the lifeforms found in and on it. Healthy live rock, from our...

tbsaltwater.com