Generally, they are curious and active creatures, often seen exploring their surroundings or scavenging for food. While they may exhibit territorial behavior, especially during molting or breeding periods, they are not typically aggressive towards tankmates of similar size and disposition. With proper care and a suitable habitat, freshwater crabs can make fascinating and engaging additions to your aquarium community
Origin:
- Australia
- Grows to: Around 6 - 8cm but Round
- Temperature: 20-25 Degrees Celsius
- pH: 7 - 8.0
- Temperament: Peaceful *With Caution*
Compatibility:
- Peaceful unless threatened.
- Good choices for Tank Mates include - small tetras, rasboras, guppies, and some species of dwarf cichlids like Apistogramma.
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Bottom Dwellers - Fish that primarily inhabit the bottom of the tank can coexist well with freshwater crabs since they generally occupy different levels of the aquarium. Corydoras catfish and small species of loaches are good examples.
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Non-Aggressive Invertebrates: Certain non-aggressive invertebrates can make suitable tankmates for freshwater crabs. Snails, such as Nerite or Mystery snails, are excellent choices as they help with algae control and occupy different niches in the aquarium.
Feeding:
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Omnivorous scavengers, meaning they consume a variety of plant and animal matter in their natural habitat. In an aquarium setting, it's important to provide a balanced diet to meet their nutritional needs.
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Frozen or Live Foods - Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, or Daphnia
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Fresh Vegetables - zucchini, cucumber, spinach, and kale (Should be Blanched or lightly Steamed before putting in the tank)
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Algae wafers - designed for bottom-dwelling fish species are also suitable for freshwater crabs. These wafers provide plant matter and fiber, which are essential for their digestive health.
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Calcium Supplements - Freshwater crabs require calcium for shell health and molting. You can provide calcium supplements such as cuttlebone or calcium-rich vegetables like kale to ensure their dietary calcium needs are met.
