Overview
The Vampire Crab (Geosesarma spp.) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its purple-orange (also red, yellow variants) coloration. Colorful. Land and Water.
Origin & Appearance
Origin: Southeast Asia.
Colors: Purple-Orange (also Red, Yellow variants).
Body Shape: Crab (wide carapace). Typical adult dimensions: 2.1 x 3.0 x 1.2.
Sexual Dimorphism: Moderate; males have narrower abdomen.
Tank & Water Requirements
| Min Tank Size | 5 gallons |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 |
| Water Hardness (GH) | 5-15 |
| Bioload | low |
| Oxygen Demand | medium |
| Plant Safe | mostly |
| Aquarium Position | Land and Water |
Behavior & Activity
Semi-terrestrial crawler; climbs over paludarium land and water sections; colorful body scuttles sideways
Speed: 20/100Aggression: 4/10diurnal
Breeding
Difficult; larvae need saltwater
Common Diseases
💊 Molt failure💊 bacterial
Expert Notes
Colorful; semi-terrestrial; paludarium