Crabs in the aquarium are interesting and funny inhabitants. They are distinguished by the brightness of their color and their extraordinary character.
Contents of crabs in the aquarium
For the normal life of crabs in an aquarium, it is necessary to create conditions similar to natural ones:
- The vessel . The conditions of life of crabs are aquaterarium. A sufficient volume of water should be supplemented by stone islands and vegetation. Such pets spend a lot of time on the shore or are submerged in the pond in part.
- Water . Crabs feel great in cool and clear water, a filter must be present in the tank. The water temperature corresponds to 22-25 degrees, the pH is more than 7, the rigidity is not less than 10.
- Compatibility . Ideally, crabs do not contain fish, they are planted in a separate aquarium with salted water and sandy soil . Some types of crab can be kept with aquarium fish, but be careful.
What to feed the crab in the aquarium? Their favorite delicacy is a live bloodworm, periodically you need to feed crabs with daphnia. They will not refuse from the vegetable food - a piece of banana, apple, carrots. Crabs are omnivorous.
Types of domestic crabs in the aquarium
The most popular aquarium crabs are:
- Iridescent crab . It has a tricolor color - blue back, bright orange legs and a white abdomen;
- The Royal Crab . Has a body of light beige color, decorated with a scattering of dark spots. There is one more name - leopard;
- Red mangrove crab . It differs in small dimensions. The back is painted blue-red, the claws are lemon or orange;
- Freshwater crab . Has a faint color - blue-gray back, claws - from terracotta to dark brown.
Correct conditions of maintenance will provide crabs with good health. Such funny pets will become a real decoration of the aquarium.