Red Claw Crab Care Guide
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Bioload Score
2800
AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 24–27°C (75–80°F)
- pH Range
- 7.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. A varied diet with a mix of dry and live/frozen foods is recommended.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept with non-substrate level fish, as these are prone to being attacked by the crab.
Good to Know
Keep only 1 male Red Claw Crab, as males are highly territorial.
Gender Differences
Males have larger, brighter claws.
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