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1. What is Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
2. Where does Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate come from?
3. What are the benefits of our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
4. What are the Characteristics of Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
5. What do they look like?
6. What colors do our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate come in?
7. How do I use the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
8. What are some uses for the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
9. Is the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate natural?
10. Can I use it in my saltwater tanks?
11. Where can the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate be purchased?
12. How do I clean my Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
13. Who uses Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
14. What are some other recommened products for my terrarium?
1-Question. What is Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
Answer: ProCalcium® Sand is 100% CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate), which makes up over 4% of the earth's crust and is likely to be found in your crabs natural habitat. ProCalcium® Sand works as a natural pollution filter thus maintaining a clean and healthy environment for your hermit crabs.
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2-Question. Where does Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate come from?
Answer: CaCO3 or Calcium Carbonate can be found all over the world in many forms. The premium
form being composed of aragonite. Hermit Habitat® uses only premium aragonite in its formulations.
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3-Question. What are the benefits of our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?

Answer: ProCalcium® Sand clings to the crab's waste, deterring it from being scattered around
the animal's habitat and making it easy to scoop or remove. ProCalcium® Sand is a positive, natural
and beneficial addition to your crab's existing food source; In fact, CaCO3 is often used in animal
feed and will contribute to the calcium needs of the crab.

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4-Question. What are the Characteristics of Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
Answer: Our Reptile Sciences® ProCalcium® grains of sand are:
100% All natural orbicular grains prevent internal and external abrasions
100% Digestible calcium carbonate
Silica & Phosphate free
Contains essential strontium, potassium and magnesium · Natural odor neutralizer
Creates an all natural environment
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5-Question. What do they look like?
Answer: Go to this link to see our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate www.hermithabitat.com
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6-Question. What colors do our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate come in?
Answer: We have a wide variety of colors from Natural White to Blue Lagoon. Go to this link to see some of the other colors that we carry: www.hermithabitat.com
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7-Question. How do I use the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
Answer: Add to terrarium or environment at approximately 2-3 inches deep. Remove clumped waste material on a daily basis for optimum maintenance. Replace sand every 4 to 6 months to prevent toxicity from built up animal waste.
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8-Question. What are some uses for the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
Answer: Our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrates are great for Terrariums, Hermit Crabs, Aquariums, Ponds, Gardens, Potted Plants, Ash Trays, Vases, Crafts and Hobbies.
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9-Question. Is the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate natural?
Answer: Yes, our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand and substrates are 100% Natural. Our natural sand grains works as a natural pollution filter thus maintaining a clean and healthy environment for your crabs. Some of our substrates are colored using a special acrylic colorants and a sealer process to maintain the substrates color for the lifetime of your tank or terrarium. Designed specifically for use in freshwater Aquariums and Terrariums, our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate will not affect the tank water or pet chemistry in any way. Whether you're looking for a bright substrate for your terrarium or something natural for your tank, Nature's Ocean® has exactly what you need. To find a distributor near you please click on this link: www.naturesocean.com/locator/
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10-Question. Can I use it in my saltwater tanks?
Answer: Its not recommend for your aquarium. If you are interested in products for your saltwater or freshwater tanks please take a look at this link www.livesand.com
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11-Question. Where can the Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate be purchased?
Answer: Our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate can be purchased all around the world. To find a store near you go to our store locator link: www.naturesocean.com/locator/
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12-Question. How do I clean my Hermit Habitat® Pro-Calcium sand & substrate?
Answer: To clean our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand simply scoop out the clumped waste material on a daily basis for optimum maintenance and replace the sand every 4 to 6 months to prevent toxicity in built up crab waste.
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13-Question. Who uses Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate?
Answer: Some of the people who use our Hermit Habitat® ProCalcium® sand & substrate are Aquarium Owners, Reptile Owners, Cat Owners, Home Owners and Hobbyist.
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14-Question. What are some other recommended products for my terrarium?
Answer:Our Pure Water Pebbles® Premium Freshwater Substrates can be added to your
terrarium to help anchors plants or enhance the natural habitat of your pet. To find out more
information click this link: www.purewaterpebbles.com
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  Aquarium Dry Sand Freshwater Live Gravel        
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    Frosted Aquarium Substrates        
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  Cichlid Sands Base Rocks        
  Cichlid Dry Sand Coral Base Rock        
  Cichlid Dry Substrates Purple Base Rock        
  Bio Activ Live Cichlid Sand Indo Coral Reef Rock        
  Bio Activ Live Cichlid Gravel Holey Rock        
   
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Live Sand: All Natural Live Aquarium Sands From Around The World Reef Sand: Bio-Activ Live® Aragonite Reef Sand Nutri-Seawater: Natural LIVE® Ocean Saltwater Pure Water Pebbles: Premium Fresh Water Substrates - Aquarium Gravel Activ Flora: Planted Aquarium Substrates Reptile Sciences: All Natural Reptile Sands Hermit Habitat: Use ProCalcium Sand for a Healthier Hermit Crab™ Base Rock: All Natural Corals Fantasy Bowl: The Ultimate Acrylic Fish Bowl Nature's Rocks: Natural Rocks by Nature's Rocks® Activ Betta: Bio-Activ Live Gravel African Cichlid Substrates for your aquarium Nature's Ocean Premium Aragonite Reactor Media Aqua Terra: Freshwater colored aquarium sand