Cardisoma, Gecarcinus – land crabs that need a water pool (brackish) but live mostly on dry land. They dig burrows, climb, and escape. I explain the setup: sand/soil mix, shallow pool, lid, and diet (fruits, veggies, protein).
The Banana crab (Terrathelphusa sp.) is one of the rarest semi-terrestrial crab species you can find on the pet trade market. Nonetheless, many hobbyists would like to have it because of its unique yellow appearance. When I first saw this crab, I decided to read up on
While some сrab species have gained popularity among aquarium enthusiasts, numerous other species are often overlooked as potential pets – Potamon potamios is one of them. Potamon potamios, commonly known as the European freshwater crab, exhibit a semi-aquatic lifestyle, making it an intriguing addition to
The Panda Crabs (Lepidothelphusa padawan) may be small in size, but it is widely regarded as one of the most visually stunning crabs. These crabs are semi-terrestrial, thus they can be a good choice for a paludarium setup. While Panda Crabs are fairly hardy creatures, they do
Neosarmatium meinerti (also known as the Red mangrove crab or Spider crab) is one of the rarest crab species in our hobby. If you by chance buy one you will be surprised to find out how little is known about them. In short, Spider crabs
Red Mangrove crab (Pseudosesarma moeshi) is one of the most colorful and interesting crab species in the aquarium trade. So, if you are looking for something unique to add to your paludarium, these crustaceans can be an interesting choice for you. Red Mangrove crabs are
Humidity refers to the moisture content (water vapor) in the air. Humidity is a vital feature/requirement of land crab tanks (paludarium) and we need to know how to control it. Ventilation, substrate, water bowls, temperature, etc., all affect the humidity in our land crab tanks.
Gecarcinus lateralis, also known as the Black land crab, is a terrestrial crab known for its interesting coloration, and ease of care. These land crabs can make great pets in terrarium and paludarium setups. Black land crab is an extremely adaptable species. These hardy crabs