Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – small insects, worms, pellets, vegetables, leaf litter
Aquarium species profile
Vampire Crab
Geosesarma dennerle · Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Java)
Minimum tank10 gal (paludarium)
Adult size1.5"
Care levelIntermediate
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
Temperature72–82°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other vampire crabs (same species), possibly small fish in paludarium
Tank mates to avoid
Fish that will eat crabs, any species needing fully aquatic setup
Care notes
Vivid purple/red body with bright yellow eyes. Terrestrial crab requiring a paludarium (partially land, partially water). Cannot be kept in fully aquatic setups. Fascinating but specialized care.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.