Vampire crabs undoubtedly rank among the most fascinating creatures you can keep as pets! In this video, I'll guide you through creating a Paludarium ecosystem for these unique creatures. Each step will be thoroughly explained in the tutorial, allowing you to replicate this setup for yourself. Sit back, watch, and enjoy!

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VAMPIRE CRAB BEGINNER TANK ITEM LIST
Tank for 3 Crabs: https://amzn.to/48UPSQf (9Gal)
Light: https://amzn.to/3Sin2T0 (12”16”)
Tank for 5 Crabs: https://amzn.to/3SCxPsn (15Gal)
Light:https://amzn.to/3OoQBBj (18”24”)

Clay Balls (Leca): https://amzn.to/47ZUeEv
Weed Matting: https://amzn.to/3HGw6fB

HEATING
Option 1: Heat Mat: https://amzn.to/3uhlalp
Option 2: Nano Heater: https://amzn.to/49eEOgF
Filter/Pump Optional: https://amzn.to/3w2M3de
❗Don’t forget a lid: Cheap Plexi glass works well
❗Don’t forget a levelling mat under your tank

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FAQS

NO FILTER?
I've been experimenting with and without them.
This is my second build without. It's been 106 days without issues so it can be done without a filter quite easily. But there are a few things to take into account. (I'll make a video about it soon).

1. Basically you need to make sure the water completes the nitrogen cycle fully (as with aquariums)
2. Stay on top of water changes and use a lot of aquatic plants and mosses.

In this tank's case the entire surface is loaded with salvinia and I have aquatic moss in a lot of the cracks between the rocks. This plus the huge amount of surface area for bacteria to grow on (clay balls) seems to do the trick.

A filter is still a good idea if you have the space for it and I suggest people who are new to still use one.

NO HEATER?
This tank doesn't currently have a heater (it's summer here at the moment)
When autumn comes along I place a small heat mat on the back or side of the tank.
If you don't have space in the water section for an aquatic heater a heat mat works very well.

INBREEDING?
This is an issue with all crabs and fish and if you are planning on breeding and selling crabs/fish you should always try to diversify their genetics with new animals. I have added a few females from a new line semirecently (you'll see them in an upcoming video) However if you don't plan on breeding the crabs you can let the adults cannibalise their young.

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Gimbal: Zhiyun Crane M2S: https://amzn.to/4buuX8l
Software: Davinci Resolve

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CHAPTERS
Intro: 0:00 0:29
Substrate & Soil: 0:30 4:46
Hardscape: 4:47 6:54
Adding Moss: 6:55 10:32
Water Section: 10:33 12:18
2 Weeks Later: 12:19 13:54
Day 50 Adding Crabs: 13:55 15:26
Day 106 A lot has changed: 15:27 19:55