My scarlet clearer shrimp molted and something is wrong

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two nights ago my scarlet cleaner shrimp molted and yesterday I noticed some was very wrong. It's long white tentacles are very short actually only one is there, it looks like he only has one claw as well. I hurried up and cleaned up my hob fuge I had just taken down, and added some sand and a little rubble rock and was able to get him in there, he did eat a little frozen food just a minute ago. Will his claw and tentacles grow back?? He is such an awesome shrimp, he'd come right out and eat from the turkey baster just like my fish. I hope he's not suffering:(
 
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It should come back when he molts again.
I meant to upload pictures, should I keep him in his "hospital tank" I'm sorry pictures are not great.
 
I've had shrimp loose limbs and I've kept them in the main display. Is there something in the DT that would be more likely to eat him, now that he's missing a claw?
 
I've had shrimp loose limbs and I've kept them in the main display. Is there something in the DT that would be more likely to eat him, now that he's missing a claw?
Possibly my Valentinii puffer, or harlequin sea serpent who has suspecially been out more than usual:confused: puffer has not been a problem but just caustious
 

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