Zoo Med Hermit Crab Mineral Block, 0.15 oz

A Mineral-Rich Food Block for Hermit Crab Health and Enrichment

The Zoo Med Hermit Crab Mineral Block is a specially formulated mineral and food block designed to support the health of hermit crabs while providing engaging enrichment activity. Made with a blend of seafood-based ingredients including fish meal, squid meal, krill meal, and shrimp meal, this block delivers a flavorful, nutrient-rich feeding experience hermit crabs love.

Each block functions as a time-release vacation food, feeding one crab for up to 4 days. Beyond nutrition, hermit crabs are known to sit on top of the Banquet Block for hours, making it a source of natural behavioral enrichment as well as a practical feeding solution. Enriched with a full vitamin and mineral package including Vitamin A, D3, E, C, and B-complex vitamins, plus trace minerals, this block supports overall hermit crab wellness.

Sold as 1 block, 0.15 oz.

Key Benefits

• Specially formulated mineral and food block for hermit crab health
• Time-release design feeds one crab for up to 4 days
• Provides natural behavioral enrichment: hermit crabs sit on the block for hours
• Made with seafood-based ingredients including fish meal, squid meal, krill meal, and shrimp meal
• Enriched with vitamins including Vitamin A, D3, E, C, and B-complex vitamins
• Contains calcium sulfate and dicalcium phosphate for mineral support
• Compact 0.15 oz size fits easily in standard hermit crab enclosures

Why Reptile Owners Choose It

Hermit crab keepers choose the Mineral Block because it combines practical nutrition with genuine enrichment value. The time-release format makes it ideal for short trips or as a between-feeding supplement, and watching hermit crabs interact with and sit on the block adds an engaging behavioral element to the habitat.

Quick Product Snapshot

Ingredient Breakdown

The Mineral Block is built on a calcium sulfate base with a seafood protein blend of fish meal, squid meal, krill meal, and shrimp meal, along with wheat flour and soybean meal. Fish oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), shrimp meal, dehydrated beets (added color), lecithin, and garlic powder round out the base formula. The vitamin and mineral package includes: Vitamin C (as L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate), Choline Chloride, Niacin, Thiamine, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Beta Carotene, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12. Trace minerals include Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Iodine. Color from Astaxanthin, Canthaxanthin, and Iron Oxide. Preserved with Propionic Acid. Natural flavor from Rosemary Extract.

Feeding Guidance

Place the Mineral Block directly in the hermit crab enclosure. Each block is designed to feed one crab for up to 4 days, making it a convenient option for short vacations or as a between-feeding supplement. Replace when fully consumed or as needed.

Ideal for Reptile Keepers Who...

• Keep hermit crabs and want a convenient time-release feeding and mineral supplement
• Need a short-term vacation feeding solution for their hermit crabs
• Want to add behavioral enrichment to their hermit crab habitat
• Are looking for a vitamin and mineral-enriched food block with seafood-based ingredients

FAQ

How long does one block last?
Each block is designed to feed one hermit crab for up to 4 days.

Can this be used as a vacation feeder?
Yes, the time-release design makes it a practical option for short trips when regular feeding is not possible.

What are the main ingredients?
The primary ingredients include calcium sulfate, fish meal, squid meal, krill meal, shrimp meal, and wheat flour, along with a comprehensive vitamin and mineral package.

Does this block provide enrichment as well as nutrition?
Yes, hermit crabs are known to sit on top of the block for hours, providing natural behavioral enrichment in addition to nutritional value.

How many blocks are included?
Each purchase includes 1 block, 0.15 oz.

Product Highlights

• Mineral and food block formulated specifically for hermit crabs
• Time-release design feeds one crab for up to 4 days
• Natural behavioral enrichment: crabs interact with and sit on the block
• Seafood-based ingredient blend with comprehensive vitamin and mineral support
• Compact size fits easily in any hermit crab enclosure
• Sold as 1 block

Product Specifications

Full Ingredient List

Calcium Sulfate, Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Squid Meal, Soybean Meal, Krill Meal, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Shrimp Meal, Dehydrated Beets (added color), Lecithin, Garlic Powder, Iron Oxide, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized Vitamin C), Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Niacin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Beta Carotene, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodate, Astaxanthin (added color), Canthaxanthin (added color), Propionic Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract (added flavor).