Vampire Crab

Geosesarma dennerle

A small, semi-terrestrial crab with striking purple coloration and bright yellow eyes. Requires a paludarium setup with both land and water areas.

Care Parameters

Water type

Freshwater

Adult size

3 cm

Temperature

22–26°C

7–8

Diet

Omnivore

Group

crab

Temperament

Peaceful

Difficulty

Intermediate

Fin Rot

Fins look frayed, ragged or are visibly shrinking with white or red edges.

Old Tank Syndrome

Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.

Dropsy

Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.

Common invertebrate problems

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