Vampire Crab - Geosesarma dennerle

🦀 Vampire Crab – Geosesarma dennerle | Freshwater Crab for Paludarium & Aquaterrarium

The Vampire Crab (Geosesarma dennerle) is one of the most popular and vibrantly colored crabs in the aquarium hobby. With its bright purple hues and striking yellow eyes, it's a real eye-catcher and ideal for modern paludariums.

🏡 Characteristics
Intense purple-dark coloration
Striking yellow eyes ("Vampire" look)
Small crab species
Active and very interesting behavior

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
Paludarium or aquaterrarium with land and water sections necessary
High humidity required
Many hiding places through plants, roots, and stones

🧬 Special features
Semi-terrestrial – absolutely requires land and water areas
Breeding in the terrarium possible
Very popular and sought-after species
Group keeping with sufficient space possible

🐠 Suitable for
Paludariums, aquaterrariums, and specialized setups
Not suitable for classic aquariums

🍽 Feeding
Omnivore – insects, frozen food, plant-based food, and special crab food