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Question
hello..
we brought back two hermit crabs from out last vacation one was very active the other not so much.. well now (4 weeks later) the very active one isnt moving!! when i touch him or spray water on it he responds very slowly.. and the other crab is now the very active one.. I hope he isnt dying.. any ideas.. i bought some hermit crab food from the store that we purchased the crab at.. he always has water and switched into a bigger shell right after we got home? could he be looking for a bigger shell? do you think he is dying? is city water (treated) ok for them? help... i feed them apples.. carrots and brocl. ?


Answer
the very active one isn't moving!! when i touch him or spray water on it he responds very slowly: They are active at night so he could just be sleeping.

i bought some hermit crab food from the store: STOP feeding that stuff, it has preservatives that can kill your crabs. Feed vegetables and fruits and seared meats only.



  How many shells do you have in there? I would give them bottled water only! And aquarium salt water...do not use iodized salt, it will kill them. Oh, and the carrots i would shred them with a potato peeler so they can eat easier.


-Katie