GEOSESARMA NOTOPHORUM (WHITE MANDARIN VAMPIRE CRAB)
A full species profile for Geosesarma Notophorum (White Mandarin Vampire Crab) One of the most beautiful yet difficult Geosesarma species to keep in captivity.
THE BEST SUBSTRATE AND SOIL FOR VAMPIRE CRABS
As vampire crabs spend 99% of their time on land choosing the right substrate and soil is super important for their well being. So in this guide I'm going to tell you exactly what you need to be using to keep them happy and breeding!
GEOSESARMA HAGEN (RED DEVIL VAMPIRE CRAB)
A full species profile for Geosesarma Hagen (Red Devil Vampire Crab) The iconic and original Vampire Crab everyone is familiar with in the hobby.
GEOSESARMA DENNERLE (PURPLE VAMPIRE CRAB)
A full species profile for Geosesarma Dennerle (Purple Vampire crab) These crabs are beautiful and make great pets but there are a lot of common myths you need to know about
HOW TO PREVENT FOG AND CONDENSATION ON TERRARIUM, VIVARIUM, PALUDARIUM GLASS
Fogging and condensation on tank glass is a common issue, but you can minimize or prevent it with the right steps. Keep in mind that each room and tank is unique, so some trial and error will be needed to find what works best for your setup.
AQUARIUM CARPET SEEDS: THE TRUTH BEHIND THE SCAM AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In this guide, we're going to look at the aquarium carpet seeds scam in quite a bit of detail. But to put it simply, 95% of the time, these seeds won't grow as advertised. So how does this scam work?
HOW TO GROW A MONTE CARLO CARPET WITHOUT CO2
I’ll show you how you can grow a Monte Carlo carpet without CO2. Though there are some specific things you need to do to make it work. Don't worry though I cover everything in detail!
HOW TO SET UP A CANISTER FILTER REEF TANK
I recently took the leap and set up a reef tank using a canister filter. There are a lot of people who will say this is a disaster waiting to happen, but I’ve actually had a super simple experience that’s not any harder than keeping a traditional freshwater aquascape.
THE MOST COMMON VAMPIRE CRAB QUESTIONS ANSWERED
The most common Geosesarma Vampire Crab questions answered. Are vampire crabs good pets? Are vampire crabs aggressive? Why are vampire crabs called vampire crabs? Can vampire crabs be fully aquatic? Are vampire crabs hard to keep? Can vampire crabs be handled?
HOW TO SET UP A MACRO ALGAE TANK: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
If you're thinking of setting up a macro algae tank, as your first steps into the saltwater side of the aquarium hobby you’ve made the right choice! Macro Algae tanks are a great way to get started, don’t cost much to set up and are really forgiving of mistakes. So in this guide, I’ll walk you through the process based on my first-hand experience.
DEALING WITH DINOFLAGELLATES & CYANOBACTERIA: DETAILED PROCEDURE
The steps and items you need to beat Dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria in your marine aquarium. Rather than finding out which exact Dino type you have, I found it easier to just go with a blanket approach that deals with any and all types.
GEOSESARMA VAMPIRE CRAB BREEDING PROCESS & BREEDING CYCLE
In this short article, we’re going to be taking a look at the mating and breeding process of Geosesarma Vampire Crabs (all species). While there are over 50 different species of Vampire Crab the mating process for all of them is pretty much the same. At least from what we have been able to observe so far.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KEEP VAMPIRE CRABS
If you are thinking about keeping Geosesarma Vampire Crabs as pets but aren’t sure what you need to get started or how to care for them. This guide will walk you through all the equipment you’ll need to set up your own little Vampire Crab ecosystem paludarium.
THE BEST FISH SPECIES TO KEEP WITH VAMPIRE CRABS
If you want to keep fish with your vampire crabs there's quite a few things you need to take into account to make it work. Species selection is also super important, so here's a list of the best fish species to keep with vampire crabs.
COMMON BEGINNER MISTAKES WHEN KEEPING VAMPIRE CRABS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
I’ve put together the following list of problems people have encountered when starting their adventure with Vampire Crabs. This list is based on hundreds and hundreds of message and comments I’ve received over the years so it should resonate with most people.
THE BEST VAMPIRE CRAB SPECIES FOR VERTICAL TANKS
In this article we’re going to look at the best species of vampire crabs for vertical style setups. While all Geosesarma Vampire crab species love to climb and will climb just about anything, including glass some are known to be arboreal species in the wild.
HOW TO BUILD A PALUDARIUM FOR VAMPIRE CRABS
In this article you'll learn how to build a low maintenance paludarium for keeping Geosesarma Vampire Crabs. This tank setup guide will give you the best start possible to make sure your crabs are happy and healthy.
WHEN A VAMPIRE CRAB FAILS TO MOLT
This article may not be suitable for everyone, as it deals with a rather sensitive topic involving a Vampire crab’s unfortunate failed molt.If you’re uncomfortable with discussions about deceased animals, you might want to skip this one.
CAN YOU MIX VAMPIRE CRAB SPECIES (COLOURS)
Today, I wanted to address a topic that I’ve been getting a lot of questions about: mixing vampire crab species (colours). There seems to be a misconception floating around that you can mix different colours of these crabs without any issues.
LEPIDOTHELPHUSA BORNEO CRAB SPECIES LIST
Below is a comprehensive list of known Lepidothelphusa Borneo Crab species, identified by their scientific names wherever possible. Unfortunately, many species remain undocumented and unnamed, as these crabs are often poached from the wild by amateur "crab hunters" and sold in the pet trade with little regulation.