HCA: Hermit Crab Association

Hi- I'm very new to crabbing, about a week- though I did my research before buying, I'm pretty clueless. Now I'm realizing how crowded and cluttered my 10 gallon tank is looking, is there any way to utilize the extra space in the tank? Or maybe a way to conserve tank floor space? Do the shells have...

Hi- I'm very new to crabbing, about a week- though I did my research before buying, I'm pretty clueless. Now I'm realizing how crowded and cluttered my 10 gallon tank is looking, is there any way to utilize the extra space in the tank? Or maybe a way to conserve tank floor space? Do the shells have ...

Thank you so much! I figured that was the case but when I saw the cannibalistic talk I got worried! Lol my biggest nightmare would be them eating the lil guy!

So, I have had my crabs for about a week now, and I've noticed my smallest is now missing. (To molt I'm assuming, they have the correct substrate depth made from the hermit crab patch kit) I'm not even completely sure where he is buried ...is there anything special I need to do to protect him? Also ...