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Vampire Crab - (Geosesarma dennerle)
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🦀 Vampire Crab – (Geosesarma dennerle) – Colorful Freshwater Land Crab

The Vampire Crab (Geosesarma dennerle) is a striking and increasingly popular freshwater land crab species native to Indonesia. Named for its bright yellow eyes, which stand out against its deep purple body and orange-tinted claws, this small semi-terrestrial crab is a favorite for paludariums and planted vivarium setups. Active, hardy, and easy to care for, Vampire Crabs thrive in environments with both land and shallow water areas, making them a unique and eye-catching choice for aquarists and terrarium keepers alike.


🔎 Quick Facts – Vampire Crab (Geosesarma dennerle)

  • 📛 Common Name: Vampire Crab
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Geosesarma dennerle
  • 🌍 Origin: Indonesia – freshwater streams and coastal forests
  • 🎨 Appearance: Deep purple body, bright yellow eyes, and orange to reddish claws
  • 📏 Max Size: 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Increasingly available; prized for vivid coloration and unique behavior

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Social with its own kind when space and hiding spots are provided
  • ⚔️ Can be territorial in small spaces
  • 🌙 Mostly nocturnal but often active during the day in safe environments

🏠 Habitat & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 10+ gallons for a small colony
  • 🌍 Semi-terrestrial setup: 50% land area / 50% shallow freshwater area
  • 🪵 Provide rocks, driftwood, caves, and live plants for hiding
  • 💡 Moderate lighting; they display best in well-planted enclosures

💧 Water Parameters – Vampire Crab Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 7.0–8.0
  • 💧 Hardness: Moderately hard water
  • 🚰 Ensure clean, chlorine-free freshwater

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous

  • 🦐 Frozen and dried shrimp
  • 🐟 Fish pellets and sinking carnivore tablets
  • 🌿 Blanched vegetables and plant matter

📋 Vampire Crab Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Indonesia – freshwater streams and forests
📏 Max Size 1–2 inches
😇 Temperament Semi-social, can be territorial
🏠 Tank Size 10+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 7.0–8.0
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F
🍽️ Diet Omnivorous – shrimp, pellets, vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Paludariums, planted vivariums

✨ Highlight:
The Vampire Crab is a brilliantly colored, semi-terrestrial freshwater crab that thrives in paludarium setups, offering vibrant visuals and fascinating behavior in a small, easy-to-care-for package.

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