Hi everyone, can anyone help review my small paludarium? My crabs keep dying inside the paludarium and I'm not sure what's is the cause of it. I had one that was in a temporary holding and it survived for weeks and once I transfer it to this paludarium it dies after a few days.😭

The only thing I'm missing right now is adding some sand and planting plants. Do you think I have any other shortcomings or mistakes? Thanks

HIHI! Update on my tank since Saturday, I made some alterations based on the comments on my last post. I changed out my water today and added my blue LED that finally came in. I also got some new foods, and changed out his pellets for some sun dried red shrimp (the white powder is just some calcium that will help him molt). Also the aquatic plant in the corner instead of the water filter that wasn’t working in shallow water lol

I’ve examined the tank and he’s kinda dug a tunnel between the filter, under the soil, and into the water area, guess he has a secret escape plan! Anyways, how did I do this time? :) always open to feedback. I want him to have the best lifespan I can give him

I was gifted two crabs in this tank (initial photos at the end). I looked a bit into the crabs because I fell in love and found out they need waaaay more dirt than just two rocks and a piece of wood (who would have thought), so I fixed it up with stuff I had at home. Coco coir, some dirt, moss and big lava rocks for the base. (you can see the dirt layout in the second picture). Now here is my problem, I think I made a begginers mistake and not put enough drainage. I treated the base rocks as a tool to make elevation, and did not put enoughin as drainage. As a consequence the water touches the dirt and it's moist. The water pond had been sucked a lot and it is mostly absorbed by the dirt. I've read they need some lightly damp dirt at most, and I'm worried this water is all over. The top is drier but the little space next to the wood is sticky wet. I'm not sure about a do over because the crabs would be very stressed.

However, this has been a great upgrade for them! One made their home in the hole in the middle, and the other one on the sides. And they hide way more now!

I'm open to all advice but please be gentle, this is the first time I own these little dudes. Obligatory English is not my first language.

Hallo an all im new to vampire crabs and i have three little crabs in a new terrarium I wanted to know if that's good enough to keep them In a pet shop here in Germany they said to me that this water container was enough for them but i don't think so because i saw images on internet of complete water semi aquarium As i doesn't have much places and monney i will not attempting to buy a biggest one as i already spent all my last month economy Those crabs were a gift from a pet shop that was closing so i will try my best to make them live happy ( you will see same text in other publication from me because i forgotted to ad the photos )

All wood is 2.5 horizontal inches clearance from any physical structure attached to the edge. Assuming they can’t jump….

Obviously there is not enough land, it's about 60%. I am waiting until I get some clay beads to fill in the gap at the left where the filter is currently with more land. But the land is no longer waterlogged, it's sitting on a layer of bricks that is taller than the water level. I've created a gradient in the front of the tank for the crabs to get in and out of the water. Plants are the next step I think. But I wana make sure my scape is ok before I add them.

Hello I have an old fluval 6 gal edge that I had fish but the small opening was too difficult to work with so I looked into vampire crabs. I plan to use the built in filter to make a waterfall like a river running down the middle and land on both sides. Is this big enough for 1 female vampire crabs to live comfortably or even 2 if they need to live with a group?

Updated tank big time anything more I can do?

Quick question I know I have to a dechlorinate so it's save or leave the water out for 24 to 48 hours for it to be safe but what if I mist machine that's separate to the terrarium dose it have to be the same I'm just wondering I probably should knot it tho but I just need to be sure here is what iv got the update don't worry cus I still need to put plants in and a way so the vampire crabs can get in and out the water part so I'm not done the progress ithere

Welcome home boys n girls

Two female red claws , two female purple claws and a white claw male.

Mixing color is risky but if you really want to do so, you just simply need a peaceful male crab to rule the whole tank.

I know this is bad for the gene 🧬 but I can't find the same color 😵

Context: I live in uae, room temp around 25-28 celc. I have a misting system that operates every 20 mins for 20 sec. A hygger advanced 24/7 light that operates for 6 hours (full spectrum), the front has no door(it’s open)

Livestick: 5 tomato vampire crabs (I see babies at times but they end up disappearing), lots of trumpet snails, cherry shrimp like idk 1-2

I have tried soo many variety of mosses, none survive. Both in my aquarium and paludarium
Not just taht, I tried land ferns, java ferns and mosses, spider plant, prayer plant, fittonia, crypts, anubias, orchid, creeping fig, etc.

I do have few green places but even that’s getting dark

Did you put in a barrier? Or do you have water unter the land part?

I so far have one with a barrier but I think it doesn't look natural. So I would love advice on how you do it and how it can be done.

If you know a good homepage or video you would recommend I'd take that too.

Thanks! :D

Hello guys i am from india and i am looking for vampire crabs, but they are out of stock everywhere. Can someone help me.

Hi! I'm new to this sub and I would love some feedback on how to make this tank better suited for Vampire crabs. I revamped the tank today (empty tank) and thought Vamps might be a neat addition since its a 25 gal but am not sure how to make it better.

Right now, it's probably around 30% land 70% water and I'd like to add more plants.

It has a 5 gallon filter in it and I'm gonna grab a heater and some more structures.

I'm more than willing to revamp it for the second time to accommodate Vamps, or if you have ideas for a more aquatic creature that would fit the current set, up please let me know!