Product details - Vampire crab the vampire crab, is a great choice for anyone looking to keep a distinctive low maintenance pet in a slightly different than usual aquarium setup'. '.strtoupper('a')n undescribed species of the genus geosarma aristocratensis, vampire crabs are semi terrestrial invertebrates that are native to regions of southeast asia.crabs are a wonderful species to keep in smaller aquaria, and benefit from lots of climbing and hiding places, and thrive in very little water'. '.strtoupper('a') large piece of natural wet driftwood sat in around a quarter full water aquarium makes an ideal habitat for crabs'. '.strtoupper('v')ampire crabs are not freshwater dwelling crabs, they are a semi terrestrial species, so they need to be able to leave the water'. '.strtoupper('a') humid aquarium low on water and heavy with basking platforms or rocky outcrops to leave the water is essential'. '.strtoupper('t')hey are also suitable for aqua terrariums. are vampire crabs aggressive?yes aggression can be a problem for vampire crabs'. '.strtoupper('t')hey are fine and peaceful with their own species, but other species of crab or small fish are at risk of being attacked or eaten'. '.strtoupper('v')ampire crabs are not very active however, and will often sit in one place for long periods of time'. '.strtoupper('b')est to keep in a species only habitat, as conditions are unlikely to be suitable for fish.do vampire crabs need heat?vampire crabs do need humidity and heated water yes, but not a direct basking heat lamp source'. '.strtoupper('a')n area for them to exit the water and bask is recommended, but it does not need to be accompanied by a heat lamp.featuresapprox'. '.strtoupper('s')upplied size 2 5cmmaximum size 3 7cmorigin southeast asiafamily geosesarmatemperament peaceful with own specieslighting requirement lowideal number kept together 1water conditionsour conditions ph 7.5, temp 25 °cideal ph 7.5â8.0water flow lowtemperature 22â28 °cease of caremoderate'. '.strtoupper('v')ampire crabs are good escape artists, and will climb cables and filter pipes'. '.strtoupper('e')nsure your aquarium have a tight lid to prevent escape'. '.strtoupper('c')rabs will often moult their exoskeleton, so be careful not to mistake this for a crab lost'. '.strtoupper('p')lenty of hiding spaces for moulting are recommended.feedingomnivorous, will eat a wide range of foods from grazing on veggy matter and algae to meaty treats such as shrimp and bloodworm'. '.strtoupper('c')rabs will benefit from a ready source of calcium to ensure a healthy strong shell.breeding egg layers'. '.strtoupper('m')ales are slightly larger with more vibrant coloured claws'. '.strtoupper('v')ampire crabs species does not breed readily in home aquaria, although they are commonly bred in captivity'. '.strtoupper('c')onditions need to be humid for successul breeding. life spanvampire crabs can live 1 2 years in perfect conditions.photo is for illustration only one supplied.for more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here. |