Vampire Crab

Vampire crabs are semi-aquatic and need a place to get out of the water in the aquarium. These crabs have brightly colored shells and big yellow eyes. The vampire crab is also a great addition to the terrarium or paludarium tank. In the wild, vampire crabs live in the water of large flowers. These crabs are imported from India and have very vivid colors of red, green, or orange.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: These crabs need land as well as water. Use a paludarium or a tank with a large land area and a shallow water section. Keep a tight lid on the tank, since they are escape artists.

Feeding: Feed sinking pellets or shrimp food once a day. They also eat vegetables and small bits of fish food.

Tankmates: They are best kept in a species-only setup, since they may catch small fish.

Good to know: Vampire crabs get their name from their glowing yellow eyes. They hide a lot, so more hiding places mean more confident crabs.