Giving it a shot. This is an extension of my fish of the day thread. Plan on posting a profile each Thursday.
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WEEK 1
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/panther-crab/
Panther Crab
Parathelphusa pantherina
Size: 3.5"
pH: 6.5-8.0
Tank size: 15G/Individual
Country of origin: Indonesia
Diet: Detritus, frozen & prepared feeds
Temperament: Territorial and predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Parathelphusa pantherina is a rare, and completely freshwater crab hailing exclusively from Lake Matano, and some other, nearby waters. Land space is not required in order to keep these crabs. Though they are rather aggressive and predatory, they could possibly be kept in a community tank with tankmates too large to be eaten.
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/panther-crab/
Panther Crab
Parathelphusa pantherina
Size: 3.5"
pH: 6.5-8.0
Tank size: 15G/Individual
Country of origin: Indonesia
Diet: Detritus, frozen & prepared feeds
Temperament: Territorial and predatory
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Parathelphusa pantherina is a rare, and completely freshwater crab hailing exclusively from Lake Matano, and some other, nearby waters. Land space is not required in order to keep these crabs. Though they are rather aggressive and predatory, they could possibly be kept in a community tank with tankmates too large to be eaten.
Can't make any definite promises but I'll try and remember to post on time every week
No worries if you can’t.
Will it be strictly freshwater or will you go salt as well?
Will it be strictly freshwater or will you go salt as well?
Beautiful crab!
Most Pseudothelphusidae crabs are Neotropical (Central and South America), but as shown, there are genera and species from the old tropics, including the Parathelphusa shown from Indonesia.
Species I am familiar with (genus Pseudothelphusa from Colombia and Ecuador) are 100% freshwater, living in small mountain streams, far, far from the ocean. But other species inhabit streams closer to coastal areas, including tide-affected areas, thus brackish.
Most species would need a dedicated aquarium as they are highly predatory. In addition, most species are severely endangered due to human habitat destruction.
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you for posting it!
Most Pseudothelphusidae crabs are Neotropical (Central and South America), but as shown, there are genera and species from the old tropics, including the Parathelphusa shown from Indonesia.
Species I am familiar with (genus Pseudothelphusa from Colombia and Ecuador) are 100% freshwater, living in small mountain streams, far, far from the ocean. But other species inhabit streams closer to coastal areas, including tide-affected areas, thus brackish.
Most species would need a dedicated aquarium as they are highly predatory. In addition, most species are severely endangered due to human habitat destruction.
Absolutely beautiful.
Thank you for posting it!
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