Freshwater mini crabs

[WeedyGonzalez]

Has anyone had any freshwater mini crabs in their tank? Good experience? Bad experience? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Lajos_Detari]

I have Panther crabs but they are not mini crabs. They are beautiful and they are fully aquatic.
The crabs are very intelligent and you need to cover your tank with a lid to prevent them from escaping.
The crab can even lift up a cave just like a weight lifter and it even turned one of the big cave 180deg so that the cave opening is facing the back of the tank. I think it doesn't like me to look at it. LOL

I keep the crabs with some Red Fire shrimps but you can only keep one in a tank as they will kill each other.
They will kill the one that is molting. During molting, they are very vulnerable to any attack.
One of my Panther crab likes to eat prawn meat which I had cooked(I cooked it to prevent any parasite or bacteria infection).
Whenever I put the meat into the tank, it can detect the presence of the meat in less than 5 seconds.
It will quickly search for the meat to eat.

Most crabs require half land and half water making it hard to maintain the water.
I prefer fully aquatic crabs such as Panther and Thai Micro crabs.
But Thai Micro crabs are not colourful, just plain like transparent colour.

I attached some photos of my crabs here.

Here is a link to Vampire crabs but they require half land and half water:

Vampire Crab – Green Chapter

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More info about crabs:

9 Stunning Freshwater Crabs You Need For Your Aquarium

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www.aquariumsource.com

11 Awesome Freshwater Crabs for Your Aquarium (With Pictures)

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[Avel1896]

Hello
Do you mean 100% aquatic crabs ?

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Hello
Do you mean 100% aquatic crabs ?

Yes for Panther crabs.

 

[Avel1896]

Yes for Panther crabs.

May be this could help :

Panther Crab Care Guide & Species Profile

Check out our guide on the care of Panther Crabs, including how to set up a suitable marine environment, their feeding needs, suitable tank mates, breeding practices and more.

www.fishkeepingworld.com

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

I have Panther crabs but they are not mini crabs. They are beautiful and they are fully aquatic.
The crabs are very intelligent and you need to cover your tank with a lid to prevent them from escaping.
The crab can even lift up a cave just like a weight lifter and it even turned one of the big cave 180deg so that the cave opening is facing the back of the tank. I think it doesn't like me to look at it. LOL

I keep the crabs with some Red Fire shrimps but you can only keep one in a tank as they will kill each other.
They will kill the one that is molting. During molting, they are very vulnerable to any attack.
One of my Panther crab likes to eat prawn meat which I had cooked(I cooked it to prevent any parasite or bacteria infection).
Whenever I put the meat into the tank, it can detect the presence of the meat in less than 5 seconds.
It will quickly search for the meat to eat.

Most crabs require half land and half water making it hard to maintain the water.
I prefer fully aquatic crabs such as Panther and Thai Micro crabs.
But Thai Micro crabs are not colourful, just plain like transparent colour.

I attached some photos of my crabs here.

Here is a link to Vampire crabs but they require half land and half water:

Vampire Crab – Green Chapter

Please kindly note that livestock inventory is not updated religiously. Do check with us via the communication channels before you make your purchases.

green-chapter-shop.myshopify.com

More info about crabs:

9 Stunning Freshwater Crabs You Need For Your Aquarium

Freshwater aquarium crabs are an option that many aquarists overlook. Check out our favorite crab species and learn why you should get one for yourself!

www.aquariumsource.com

11 Awesome Freshwater Crabs for Your Aquarium (With Pictures)

Looking to add something a bit different to your aquarium? This complete guide cover 11 of the most popular freshwater crabs for you tank.

www.buildyouraquarium.com

5 Freshwater Crabs For The Aquarium

When it comes to invertebrates, many aquarists immediately think of the different kinds of shrimp and crayfish that they could keep in their tank. However, there's another group of fascinating invertebrates that can also be

www.aquariadise.com

Cuuuute!

 

[WhistlingBadger]

I've always wanted to try the thai micros but never have. Can't decide if I really want little spiders crawling around in my tank.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

I've always wanted to try the thai micros but never have. Can't decide if I really want little spiders crawling around in my tank.

Initially, I also thought that they are interesting.
But after observing them for some time, I realized that their pale colour are not attractive.
It's better to keep other colourful crabs such as Panther crabs, Vampire crabs or other colourful Fiddler crabs.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Cuuuute!

Yes, they are cute and very intelligent.
They can see you from far away.
Their climbing skills are amazing just like the spiders.