Caranguejo Vampiro

CARE GUIDE

Size: Adults can reach 3cm

Origin: Asia

Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Natural Habitat: The Caranguejo Vampiro originates from freshwater rivers and lakes in Southeast Asia.

The Caranguejo Vampiro is a sociable, semi-aquatic crab species. Its small size, ease of care and the option of keeping them in groups make it an excellent choice for a small aquaterrarium.

Although this is an easy species to keep, you should pay attention to a few aspects and ensure certain conditions, which you will find in the following paragraphs.

Terrarium

Size: A minimum terrarium of 30x30x30cm is recommended for 2-3 adults

Material: Glass

 - Heating and Lighting

The terrarium temperature should be kept between 21ºC and 28ºC. At night it can drop by 2-3ºC  

The Caranguejo Vampiro does not need UVB.

- Humidity

The Caranguejo Vampiro is a semi-aquatic animal from tropical habitats, so a relative humidity of around 80% should always be maintained. The terrarium should have either a water section or several pools. All bodies of water should be easily accessible via leaves, branches or stones.

- Decor

For decor, try to recreate a tropical forest-floor habitat. A soil-and-sand substrate is recommended, with plenty of decor to hide in, such as logs and stones. You can also use live plants, both in the land and water sections

Diet and Supplementation

Feeding habits: Omnivorous

 Diet: The Caranguejo Vampiro is omnivorous, feeding on plant matter but mainly on animal food (insects).

- Foods

Crickets, Earthworms, Mealworms, Isopods, Springtails, Pieces of Fish, Fish Flake Food, Cucumber and Tomato (seedless).

- Supplementation

The Caranguejo Vampiro should always have a calcium source available (e.g. cuttlefish bone).