Vampire Crab "Fire" - Geosesarma hagen

🦀 Vampire Crab "Fire" – Geosesarma hagen

Common Name
Vampire Crab "Fire"

Scientific Name
Geosesarma hagen

📏 Size
approx. 2–3 cm (carapace width)

🏡 Care
Medium difficulty
Paludarium required (land area with water zone)
High humidity (70–90%) and temperatures of 22–26 °C
Many hiding places needed, provided by roots, stones, and plants
Group housing possible (e.g., 1 male with several females)

🌿 Diet
Omnivore
Eats frozen food, live food, leaves, vegetables, and special crab food
Also readily accepts small insects

🧬 Behavior and Use
Crepuscular and nocturnal
Very interesting social behavior
Mainly stays on land, uses water only occasionally
No direct "cleaning function," but an exciting observation animal

🐠 Compatibility
Best in a species tank
Not suitable for classic aquarium communities
Can prey on small animals (e.g., shrimp)

⭐ Special Features
Bright red to orange coloration ("Fire") with striking eyes
Very high-contrast and intense colors
Direct development (no larval stage in water)
Popular terrarium/paludarium crab for enthusiasts 🦀🔥