New Crabber - 2 buried and 1 lethargic crab

[Amaggiepie]

Hi everyone! This site was a lifesaver for me when we got back from the beach with 2 crabbies and no clue how to take care of them. We are now set up correctly after losing one of our beach crabs to PPS - I have a 10g tank with 5 inches of 5:1 play sand/EE sandcastle consistency with dechlorinated salt water (instant ocean), 3 coco huts, a bunch of sphagnum moss, a few shells (I have 24 mexican turbos in the mail as I couldn't find many good ones locally), salt and fresh water pools that are refreshed every other day, wood for climbing, and fresh foods including daily protein, fruits veggies and healthy fats. Temp and humidity are generally 80/80, with humidity getting higher just after daily misting with fresh dechlor.

When our first beach crab died, I figured out the set up and then got 2 more smalls to keep our remaining small company. One actually may be bigger but he/she is jammed into a tiny shell and buried himself as soon as I brought him home. The other new crab chose a pretty magpie shell I was lucky enough to find and buried himself the next day.

The beach crab is still in her painted shell (she tried on the magpie but didnt like it, I think its too small for her) and since that day, she's been pretty lethargic. I do see her active a bit at night and she gets into the water but she hasn't eaten in 2 days. She keeps semi-burying herself in the substrate in the corners under the moss pits but not deeply. I've moved her over to the food a few times this week but she just walks away and hides. I've since instructed my kiddos not to touch her as I think she's trying to destress. Not sure if there is anything else I should be doing for her, or any specific foods I should offer - she was eating the junky hermit crab mix from the beach before so Im wondering if she doesn't recognize or like the real foods I am offering. Should I offer crab mix? Any advice is appreciated!

[LadyJinglyJones]

It can take a while for crabs to adjust to a new home.

What are you offering food-wise?