HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Where is the 7 inches of substrate?
I would suggest distilled water and throw out all food amd salt and try a new one for all. (but would be a guess).
Are you positive they are not alive.

This happened to me but he was inside a bigger shell where I could barely see him

How long does it take in months and molts (number) to grow back? Will it be a mini claw first or grow back normal. Crab is a small and lost it pre molt but is now happy. Also is it safe to introduce a new crab while mine is missing the big claw. Thanks.

It is powdered foods you mix with water and a tiny spoon and mixing dish. It is fun for kids (and adults if you have not seen them eat).

Try hand feeding kit from hermit crab patch, did it with my daughter.

How strong are crabs and what is the strongest thing you have seen them do?

Does this mean they don't eat anything for that entire time period "n months" or do they sneak back up to eat