Lake Matano Crab
Syntripsa matannensis
Rare fully-aquatic Sulawesi endemic crab; warm alkaline lake water, peaceful.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
other_invertType
1.5"Adult size
15 galMinimum tank
2+Group size
peacefulTemperament
79-86°FTemperature
7.5-8.5pH
8-18GH
Biofilm, algae, fine sinking foodsDiet
allSwimming zone
difficultCare level
YesPlant-safe
Build a tank for Lake Matano Crab
Design a complete aquascape around Lake Matano Crab — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.
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