Crabs

[tjg2007]

Is there a species of freshwater crab that will do well in a 55 gallons community tank or will I have to get something like the blue crayfish?

I saw some crabs at a local pet store and decided I wanted to get 2 of them to put in my tank but then the more research I did I started seeing that they can't stay submerged and they need brackish/salty water and everything all the way to the other side of the spectrum saying that they will live fine staying submerged in freshwater. Any help would be appreciated. I am just wanting to make sure I don't get something I am only going to kill while thinking I am doing everything right.

 

[Cory Keeper]

most if not all crabs can not stay submerged permantly. I think there are a few crabs that are fresh water but they are rare and expensive.

 

[Canopenner]

I have a fiddler in a 50 g community tank, but I salt it, and I have spent a fortune to make an incline at the one side with a bunch of "floaties" for him to crawl on on top(he spends ALOT of time out or partially out of the water). Seems the fish dont mind the salt and the crab molts and acts quite pleased.

I do feel bad for him tho...Since he cant get no action, he is always dancing around trying to find chick crabs and it sorta breaks my heart that someone scooped him up off a beach and ruined his life.

I didnt buy him...He was orphaned, left behind, stranded, I dunno if Id ever buy another one.

But he sure is cool, and fun to watch.

 

[StereoKills]

I have 2 Red Claw crabs in my 10g community tank. They do ok, but I bought them before I knew they needed access to land too Once I get a chance, I want to get them their own little terrarium/brackish water tank. They have molted and seem healthy, but they spend time crawling up the airlines to hang out just above the water level.

 

[mellowvision]

my red claws spend most of their time above water. currently I just have one.. had more in the past that escaped, but the one is almost never in the water. spends all her time in her burrow.