Vampire Crab
Geosesarma dennerle — Spectacular purple body and yellow eyes. Semi-terrestrial — needs a paludarium with land and water areas. Will eat small fish, shrimp, and plants. Best kept as a species-only paludarium.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Geosesarma dennerle |
|---|---|
| Type | other_invert |
| Adult size | 1.5" |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal |
| Group size | 4+ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive |
| Temperature | 75-82°F |
| pH | 7.5-8.0 |
| GH | 5-15 |
| Diet | omnivore — detritus, plants, small prey |
| Swimming zone | bottom |
| Care level | moderate |
| Plant-safe | No |