Description
Description
Vampire Crab (Geosesarma sp.)
A stunning, semi-terrestrial freshwater crab known for its deep purple body, bright yellow/orange eyes, and bold personality—one of the most eye-catching crabs in the hobby.
Quick facts
• Adult size: ~1–1.5 inches
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best kept in groups with space and hiding spots
• Tank size: 10+ gallons (paludarium setup recommended)
• Water: 72–82°F (22–28°C), soft–moderately hard, neutral pH
• Habitat look: Land + shallow water, moss, driftwood, rocks, leaf litter
• Diet: Omnivore—pellets, frozen foods, vegetables, leaf litter
• Notes: Fully freshwater lifecycle (no brackish water); needs land access to thrive
Best kept with: Other Vampire Crabs, snails
Avoid: Fish, shrimp, cramped setups
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.
We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.
Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week
Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)
Note: color may be slightly off from photo.
We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.
Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.
Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.
we do not refund shipping costs
