Red Claw Crab

Perisesarma bidens

Colorful semi-terrestrial crab needing land areas; eats plants and inverts, not a planted tank species.

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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.
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Care at a glance

other_invertType
2.5"Adult size
15 galMinimum tank
1+Group size
semi_aggressiveTemperament
75-82°FTemperature
7.5-8.5pH
15-25GH
Omnivore — fish, shrimp, plants, vegDiet
allSwimming zone
moderateCare level
NoPlant-safe

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