Can Purple Vampire Crab live with Red Devil Vampire Crab?

Compatible

Why

No conflicts — these two share similar water needs, temperament, and size, and neither is a threat to the other.

Sweet spot: both do well at 75–82°F and pH 7.5–8 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Purple Vampire CrabRed Devil Vampire Crab
Temperature75–82°F75–82°F
pH7.5–87.5–8
Hardness (GH)8–15 dGH8–15 dGH
Adult size1.5"1.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Min tank20 gal10 gal

Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.

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