Buying Vampire Crabs in Australia?
Where to buy Vampire Crabs in Australia?
Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma) are a species of small freshwater crabs commonly found in the aquarium trade. These crabs are known for their vibrant colours, intricate shell patterns, and relatively small size, making them a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts.
As these are native to Southeast Asia this unfortunately makes them a Biosecurity risk for Australia. As a result, Vampire Crabs “all Geosesarma” species are banned from sale in Australia. If you do see them for sale please report them to the appropriate authorities are these crabs will cause chaos if they ever get established in the wild. Especially in the northernmost regions of Australia.
Native Australian Crabs to get Vampire Crabs?
These little Crabs naturally occur in Northern Australia. Living in Rivers and Billabongs. During the dry seasons (Normally in winter) they will borrow down into the Sand/Mud until the summer rains come again. They are a Northern Australian Species so they prefer warmer temperatures (18C-28C) PH 6.5–7.5 (But keep it over 7 they don’t like acid water)
You can keep these Crabs with other fish. But faster swimming fish would be better, as they will try and eat a fish if they can catch them. If he finds a fish that is sick, dead or dying it’s going to be food.
It is also recommended as they are Amphibious by nature if you can have a rock or driftwood protruding out of the water providing a little island to sit on they will appreciate it. They are fascinating creatures and are great fun to watch.
- Common Name — Fresh Water Crab
- Origin — Australia
- Diet — carnivorous
- PH Range -7–7.5
- Temperature — tropical Water 12–20
- Breed Type — Egg Layer
- Current Size — approximately 10cm
There are some other species as well but I’m still trying to track down their species names and profiles, however, most of them also come out of the Nother Territory with very similar requirements.
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