Underwater Crab "Matano Purple" - Syntripsa matannensis

Species: Syntripsa matannensis
Common Name: Matano Purple
Color Variant: intense purple-violet claws and legs, dark body
Origin: Matano Freshwater Lake, Indonesia
Size: approx. 3–4 cm
Keeping: Aquarium keeping, sufficient hiding places and retreats
Aquarium: Freshwater, fine substrate, plants and hiding places
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH-value: slightly acidic to neutral (6.5–7.5)
Diet: Omnivore (insects, frozen food, plant-based components)
Special Features: active day and night, intensely colored, interesting to observe