"Crabitat" Aquarium Build for Vampire Crabs

Recieved a fresh batch of Vampire Crabs and decided to build them a more permanent tank in the store. This Vampire Crab build was super fun to do and I was really happy with the way it turned out
#vampirecrab #aquarium #paladarium

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  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin4162 жыл бұрын

    The little dart frog looked at you like “ how dare you steal my moss!!” 🤣

  • @spramasamy9306

    @spramasamy9306

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep it was so hilarious

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, he didn't seem impressed LOL, Thanks for watching

  • @Ps7cho_
    @Ps7cho_4 күн бұрын

    Just bought a tank of vampire crabs locally and it has to be a carbon copy of this design. Same water pump and everything. Two happy customers.

  • @SomeGuy-qd3li
    @SomeGuy-qd3li Жыл бұрын

    A recommendation for vampire crabs is to have as much 'climb-able' surfaces as possible. They absolutely love to climb whatever they can, even vertical set ups work well with them

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank-you!

  • @Kofoedsan
    @Kofoedsan2 жыл бұрын

    Just a heads up, generelly you shouldn't house red hagen (Geosesarma hagen) and the purple ones (Geosesarma dennerle) together (Different claw coloration). Although they're the same specie, the subspecie is different and they can fight eachother. Nice build otherwise tho & interesting idea growing the anubias terrestial.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes thanks,...They were shipped to me like that, but after some research I did learn that they should be separate, and do have them seperated now. That being said I really saw no aggression whatsoever even with the babies that were born in the tank they all seem to get along well, but to be safe I do keep them seperate now.

  • @axjagfilms

    @axjagfilms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I’ve been wondering if they could be kept with other kinds of vampire crabs as well. Now I know that they should be separated.

  • @minecraftminer59mineboymin38

    @minecraftminer59mineboymin38

    2 жыл бұрын

    He can just buy new one after if the low chance they fight

  • @MyZwaantje

    @MyZwaantje

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@minecraftminer59mineboymin38 sad

  • @marioaguirre6882

    @marioaguirre6882

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice to know crabs r racist

  • @DaniKenAquatics
    @DaniKenAquatics2 жыл бұрын

    This was really fun!! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @macksexotics2839
    @macksexotics28392 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build. I've been wanting vampires for a little bit now and this is the inspiration I needed for a tank build!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    You will love them, I am really having fun with them

  • @nikmohamed5906
    @nikmohamed59063 жыл бұрын

    Simple and the moss looks great! And also, you have a very pleasant voice !

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂 Appreciate it!

  • @ethancheung8633
    @ethancheung86332 жыл бұрын

    these guys look so chill, nice vibrant color as well. RN, I am keeping a few pom pom crabs. I think crabs are ton of fun.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think so too!

  • @mokong4427
    @mokong44272 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this build video. I was planning of setting one up and this is less complicated.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @georgespringett1063
    @georgespringett10633 жыл бұрын

    keep up with these builds really helpful!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @Hysube
    @Hysube3 жыл бұрын

    Your dart frog looking at you like, "wtf bruh!? Where you taking mah plants human!?"

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    He was mad, he still isn't talking to me ....LOL

  • @Hysube

    @Hysube

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds dude love the tank, I was looking at terrariums and stumbled upon this now I'm thinking about making a crab tank and expanding my original idea...

  • @MrJdziel
    @MrJdziel2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid man. Really helpful, hopefully I'm able to throw a tank together like this one

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I am really enjoying this tank, going to build another soon

  • @justaaveragegamer4k883
    @justaaveragegamer4k8832 жыл бұрын

    Top video. Awesome setup as well.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you!!...Glad you liked it

  • @richiem3397
    @richiem33972 жыл бұрын

    The Frogs- “Excuse me sir we’ve been growing those”😂

  • @Sakura1
    @Sakura12 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. Thank you. Subbed. I want to try this when I have space for a second tank.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @chicken8950
    @chicken89503 жыл бұрын

    Nice building one of my own

  • @DanhTa
    @DanhTa Жыл бұрын

    Great quality work sir!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @brucegriffin1404
    @brucegriffin14042 жыл бұрын

    This truly is such a helpful video, thank you man

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @maddog2896
    @maddog28964 ай бұрын

    finally a video i was searching for. Thank you!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

  • @marscounty
    @marscounty3 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it was a fun build

  • @NickSibz
    @NickSibz2 жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome build. The updates should be cool.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will be working on more updates and a new crab tank build soon, Thanks for watching

  • @RedneckWarlock
    @RedneckWarlock Жыл бұрын

    ohmygosh they're so cute!!!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    They really are,...I'm really enjoying these Crabs!!

  • @uhohscooby2905
    @uhohscooby29053 жыл бұрын

    wtf. I was like this dude knows his stuff gonna sub for sure.. 217 subs tf lol. nice video man.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, channel is starting to grow now, just started posting videos a few months back, ..lots more to come

  • @thediplomat1124
    @thediplomat11242 жыл бұрын

    So soothing to watch! How often and how do you clean the tank? Can you please list the materials you used and where you got them?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't really clean the planted part but do water changes on the water side every couple weeks. All materials are mentioned in the video and I got them from inventory in my store. Most good pet stores would have these items. Thanks for watching

  • @josemariedomeng3251
    @josemariedomeng32513 жыл бұрын

    Definitely can't wait for the update May I ask what type of moss that is?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boxed Frog Moss from ZooMed

  • @aidanrts
    @aidanrts Жыл бұрын

    This was really cool, thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank-you!

  • @dogdog4386
    @dogdog43862 жыл бұрын

    You need more subscribers and traffic! I love your videos

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @ewkalawolfie2254
    @ewkalawolfie22543 жыл бұрын

    I Think the should have more hedging place, but albo rally nice build!!

  • @sandwich_mood_channel
    @sandwich_mood_channel2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing aquaterrarium! How much aquarium volume did you use in liters?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you,....there is not alot of water maybe 10 liters or so

  • @current3109
    @current31092 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, update and baby crab video soon

  • @Pvtparts.
    @Pvtparts.2 жыл бұрын

    super helpful thx

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @blancostudio3d
    @blancostudio3d2 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the update :D

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Coming soon

  • @MorrisMagic
    @MorrisMagic2 жыл бұрын

    More questions! Got the tank setup (huzzah!). I've heard a bit about "cycling" the water. Is that needed?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats!...Not as important for crabs as it is for fish, but regular part water changes are necessary

  • @MorrisMagic

    @MorrisMagic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds Thanks. We went away for a few days and the frog moss had some mold. Dealing with that before picking up the crabs. I think the water level was too high. Frog moss is a bit yellow too. Brought the water down to an inch to keep it from touching the dirt.

  • @ForeverSus
    @ForeverSus2 жыл бұрын

    I have a question. What do I do when they inevitably breed? I was considering shrimps, then I came to tiny crabs. But I had the same issue both times. What do I do about the baby crabs? Sell them?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess you would have to sell them, or start more tanks,.....I would go with more tanks,...LOL... Mine actually have babies now, I will be doing a video on them soon

  • @jorge-052

    @jorge-052

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get micro fish to control the population

  • @lb8384

    @lb8384

    2 жыл бұрын

    They usually eat the babies, at least a few of them. Either sell them or get a predator in there that won't attack the big crabs but will eat the baby crabs (depending on the size of the tank)

  • @WaaaghbossOrkamungus
    @WaaaghbossOrkamungus2 жыл бұрын

    Do the little guys burrow into the soil or do you have to offer additional hiding spots with coconut shells for example?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    They make their own spots by burrowing in the soil and moss. They seem to prefer the ones they made to the rocks and wood I provided

  • @petercho8910
    @petercho89103 жыл бұрын

    What do you use to keep the tank warm and do you use UVB light?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    The temperature in the store is within their recommended range (23-24C) so I don't heat them at all. For lighting I have a LED light fixture over them

  • @PaulTarnecki
    @PaulTarnecki Жыл бұрын

    great biuld! do you extra spray terrestial part or is it enough humidity coming from under the soil / hydroballs part? thanks

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the top almost completely covered so it stays fairly humid, and therefore I never have to spray it.

  • @chicoramirez8464
    @chicoramirez8464 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @MarvelChick
    @MarvelChick2 жыл бұрын

    I see you said down below in response to Mama Dishwasher, that the rest takes care of itself. So no isopods are need to clean the mosses beds and plants? Also how do you keep the humidity do you have a lid so they cant crawl out. Thanks

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    The moss seems to be good on its own, I do water changes and filter maintenance frequently. It has a screen top on it but I covered about 3/4 of the screen with plastic to keep the humidity in the tank

  • @sandraragole2679

    @sandraragole2679

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great 💡 info guys. 👍👍🦀

  • @MadMoped-cp1ki
    @MadMoped-cp1ki9 ай бұрын

    Hi, great build, given me some great ideas for my fluval flex 57l paladarium conversion @pnpaquatics, what kg/litres are the bags for the hydroballs? cheers

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    9 ай бұрын

    The bags I used were 1.13kg (2.5 lbs), ..good luck with your build those Flex tanks are nice! Thanks for watching

  • @Networksandwoodworks
    @Networksandwoodworks5 ай бұрын

    What did you use to keep the temperature and humidity at the right levels? Also what are you using to test the water?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    5 ай бұрын

    I just keep them at room temperature, and I have about 3/4 of the screen top closed in with plastic to keep the moisture in

  • @JASHIKO_
    @JASHIKO_2 жыл бұрын

    Any issues with the purples and reds mixed long term? I assume they can't interbreed. Also whats the easiest way to tell sex? The claw size?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    People have said they don't get along and mine are separated now, but I did not witness and issues when mine were together short term, cant say for sure long term. Yes they do seem to be able to interbreed. Males a have bigger claws for sure

  • @kyuubinokitsune4270
    @kyuubinokitsune4270 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for share this tutorial. 😊 I'd like to try to make a biotope in future.. I'd like to have inside: neocaridina; vampire crab, planobella Durji durji and (maybe?) Tylomenia orange?; and a betta splendens male and isopods on land. But I need to learn more.. I don't want to risk to overpopulate the biotope/paludarium. I'm quite confuse about the sizes I need amd how many plants/animals.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the slow reply,...not so sure the crabs and shrimp will get along, but if you have a bigger system you might get away with it

  • @HildaxN
    @HildaxN2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, may i know what's the size of the tank that u are using?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was a standard 10 gallon tank

  • @brockgillam9980
    @brockgillam99802 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the crabs, there are many websites that I’ve ordered from and I haven’t received any yet

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just get them from my tropical fish wholesaler, not sure where they get them from. Hope you find some they are awesome

  • @snowvon7160
    @snowvon7160 Жыл бұрын

    Hey did you keep the same light as in the video? I have a ten gallon tank I wanna do this to can I just ues the lid it came with with the lights on it or should it be open top?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you can do it with a regular aquarium top

  • @MamaDishwasher
    @MamaDishwasher3 жыл бұрын

    How would you recommend cleaning these tanks later?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just wipe down the glass, clean the filter and do part water changes the rest looks after itself

  • @teabaggin3625

    @teabaggin3625

    2 жыл бұрын

    By part water changes what exactly do you mean? I’m very new to this and would love to know!

  • @CarlOutside

    @CarlOutside

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@teabaggin3625 I try to do 50% water change per week

  • @aaronzamora7795
    @aaronzamora7795 Жыл бұрын

    Am I able to replicate this same setup and also put the crabs the same day or should I let the tank settle and water cycle before I put crabs in?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I would let it settle for a day or 2, but its not crucial to have it cycled like you would for fish

  • @quratuainijamil1035
    @quratuainijamil10352 жыл бұрын

    Hi i wanted to ask how to know if my crab is molting or dead. I saw my crab shell is seperated half way but it don't seem to move at all.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Probably a shed, if it transparent and hollow looking.

  • @MorrisMagic
    @MorrisMagic2 жыл бұрын

    New to all this. Is that just tap water? Do you have to do anything to prepare the water for these? What do you do for feeding these?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used dechlorinated tap water, the main diet I feed is fish flakes. I must be doing something right as I now have babies, Baby video to come : )

  • @MorrisMagic

    @MorrisMagic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds Awesome thanks! Looking forward to it. How much do you feed them (and how many are in your tank?)

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MorrisMagic I have 6 in the tank and put a healthy pinch of flakes on the moss every other day or so

  • @MorrisMagic

    @MorrisMagic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds Thanks! Looking forward to more videos!

  • @Texxler
    @Texxler2 жыл бұрын

    Do Vampire Crabs not need any air in the botom section of the terrarium? im confused i wanna start too with them :) btw, nice one!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do not aerate the water if thats what you mean. There is a filter though to keep the water clean

  • @royxu3317
    @royxu33172 ай бұрын

    hey I just have a question about keeping different color of crabs together since I read online says it’s the best to keep different color crabs separated but I feel like it would just look so much better. Was it okay for you to keep more than one color in the same tank and did u experience any aggression?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Ай бұрын

    I have had them together before, for the short term. I believe it is fine as long as there is lots of room, others may argue that but that is my experience. I would not keep them together long term as the can potentially crossbreed and mess up the lines

  • @Taty_a_trovejante
    @Taty_a_trovejante2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I wonder if you could give me some input. Ive built my First attempt for a Paludarium literally following your video one to one. Some of the products aren't the same because of difference in location, but id say it is quite close besides the fact i dont have so many plants. Sadly within a week all of my crabs died and due to lack of experience I am baffled and really insecure about trying again at the costs of their lifes. What could be the immediate case? the temperature on the Paludarium is 23C, every piece Ive put there was left on water and washed before throughout, including the plants... I feel like the moss dried up quickly and needs to be sprayed many times a day. Any hint on how keeping up the humidity in the tank? and any idea of what would be a possibility for 100% mortality rate? 😕 Thank you in advance for any insight🙏

  • @lb8384

    @lb8384

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you have a gaze top, just cover it with some sort of plastic sheet to keep the humidity high. A waterfall/water pump as well as a rain system will help you to keep it humid all the time. Good luck

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes like LB said I have some plastic over top of the screen top covering about 75% to help keep it humid. I don't undestand why your Crabs didnt make it, I find them very hardy. Did the soil you used have any fertilizers or pesticides in it?

  • @Taty_a_trovejante

    @Taty_a_trovejante

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds I dont think the soil had any fertilizers because I bought coconut fiber and clay balls (to replace the hydro balls) for Terrariums, I used also aquarium grave and the same frog moss used on the video. I wonder about the mesh, though? Because since we couldnt find any product similar here we got a mesh that is intended for grass. Unfortunately I am traveling right now and cannot check the package but once home, I will go through the specifics and see if theres any villain listed on the product. I have suspicion over the quality of the water Ive placed on he Paludarium as I am only starting understanding how it works. So it may have been played a part because after we tested the water we could see that the PH and hardness where very high. We proceeded to make a water change after that and we have also added to the water some crustacean specific product which claims to get rid of chlorine. One thing I did diferent from the video which was add white dwarf isopods. I have picked the Isopods out with some of their substrate and added to the soon to be Paludarium in, on the next morning the crabs started dying 🤔 but I am really speculating here. Anyway, we went to a local shop that specialises in crabs and shrimps. The man there was very helpful and told us that the crabs likely died because we ordered them online from "a bad shop", where they are taken from the wild... Dropped on a small tank together with hundreds of other crabs, than shipped over with heating pads, etc. But for all five crabs we've bought to die? Thats a lot. I'd really like to make sure nothing is wrong with my setting before risking more animals, but I dont really know what to watch out for to beggin with.

  • @unbelievablepancake
    @unbelievablepancake2 жыл бұрын

    Do they poop on the moss? How do you clean the moss? (do you need to?)

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have never noticed any I think it breaks down in a natural set up like this very quickly

  • @gwendolynstewart6820
    @gwendolynstewart6820 Жыл бұрын

    Have you had success keeping multiple vampire crabs in the same enclosure? I'm finding conflicting information online.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I do keep multiple crabs together and have no issues, but they do have lots of space. I wouldn't crowd them as then I think you would have some issues

  • @endertroop2000
    @endertroop20002 жыл бұрын

    Could you tell me where you got that water filter from?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its an Elite Mini Underwater filter, I carry them in my shop, but you could probably find it online somewhere

  • @zlobniykozel
    @zlobniykozel Жыл бұрын

    For vampire crabs, does the water need to be changed or is it enough to put a filter?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I do partial 50% water changes every 2 weeks, even with a filter

  • @zlobniykozel

    @zlobniykozel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds Thanks you, for answer

  • @scottishtitan3501
    @scottishtitan3501 Жыл бұрын

    Im lookin to do a tank like this but i want to do the water point about 7inches deep as i want to put a few shrimp in the water do you think this will be ok for the crabs?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes the crabs will be fine, just be sure they can easily climb in and out of the water. They also may take out the odd shrimp if given the opportunity

  • @scottishtitan3501

    @scottishtitan3501

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds thank ypu for your valuble information and time boss

  • @oniesma
    @oniesma2 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir, can I use only aqua soil like fluval stratum for my land base?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have never done it so I don't know for sure, but I suspect it would be ok

  • @oniesma

    @oniesma

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds thank you sir...👌

  • @TheErlend13
    @TheErlend13 Жыл бұрын

    Hey. Just wondering. How many Liters / gallons is this tank? I have a 70 Liters (20gallon) tank. I want to have some fish and a few vampire crabs in there. Is that enough rom?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    This tank is only a 10 gallon, so you have plenty of space for some Crabs and some compatible fish

  • @zamim.aka-arima_z4753
    @zamim.aka-arima_z47532 жыл бұрын

    Is is possible to make the water area a lot deeper? Like make the land area higher and with a steeper slope or even a ramp that extends along the back? I’d like to put some fish in with the crabs even if they happen to eat a few

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    For sure, but you just need to be sure you have enough land for the crabs as they spend more time on land than in the water

  • @madisonrh7567
    @madisonrh75672 жыл бұрын

    Any issue with them climbing up the hose?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, they do climb the plants but the screen top keeps them from escaping

  • @swissarmyknight2203
    @swissarmyknight2203 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, i would like to add plants from my yard and would like to make sure they aren’t carrying fungus. How do i make sure they are safe?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know of any way to test for fungus in plants, but its unlikely that a plant fungus would affect the health of your crabs. I have used lots of 'wild' mosses and never had any issues. Good luck with your setup

  • @afrothugz
    @afrothugz2 жыл бұрын

    how do you keep the water on the right temperature ?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    The room temp in my shop is warm enough, you could put a submersible heater in the water section and that should warm it up more if necessary

  • @theaesthetictrashgirls5333
    @theaesthetictrashgirls53332 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know some trustable sites where you can buy some bicolour vampire crabs? Ive heard its best to get 2 females and 1 male. If I just got 2 females would that cause any issues?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure where you would find them online, ...2 females would be fine but they are harder to find and less colorful than the males

  • @bluebosnian

    @bluebosnian

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds i dont want any babies personally, so could i just get two or three males?

  • @Daddyfrank6928
    @Daddyfrank6928 Жыл бұрын

    Hey I hope you can reply I just did kinda the same build and it looks like your water level goes into your soil level and when I did mine the soil also got water logged at the bottom did you notice yours did the same?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I try to keep the water below the soil line so it can drain properly, I have overfilled it on occasion and the soil does get too mucky for sure, best to keep it lower

  • @Daddyfrank6928

    @Daddyfrank6928

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds yeah I wasn’t sure if I was going to restart or maybe just drain what’s in there and put a separate tub of water in the tank. I have vampire crabs that I put in there as well. It looks so nice I’d hate to redo the whole thing I even put my isopods and springtails in lol. If I don’t fill it enough tho the filter can’t suck up any water so I don’t know

  • @tinktink6219
    @tinktink62192 жыл бұрын

    How many gallons would that hold? Seems like a good size 👍🏾

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its a 10 gallon tank, its working out well for them

  • @mesofius
    @mesofius2 жыл бұрын

    would this setup work with newts?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure most Newts like that same kind of environment

  • @crimsonmcknight635
    @crimsonmcknight6352 жыл бұрын

    Can Vampire crabs tolerate brackish water?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have never heard of them being kept brackish, I do know the plants would not do well with the salt

  • @Tunabreath2001
    @Tunabreath2001 Жыл бұрын

    WHERE do you buy vampire crabs?! I don't know if you (probably) have a connection or something but I'm not about to pay $100 on crabs... I don't see any available near me either. I just wanted 2 or 3 but the websites I'm seeing make you MUST purchase 3 of either gender so I can't really have 1 male, 2 females. So I was considering 3 and 3 but that came out to $100. Is this a normal range? If not, what should I expect to pay per crab? I'm also trying to make a self-sustaining ecosystem with shrimp mainly but I also love colorful crabs. They're so adorable to me and I'd love for them to stay small and be able to keep the shrimp population in check.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I do sell them at the store when they are available, but we cannot ship them, we are in Strathroy, ON, Canada... our retail is usually around $17. Good Luck in your search

  • @Tunabreath2001

    @Tunabreath2001

    Жыл бұрын

    @PetsNPonds Thanks so much, I called a local fish store and they sell them for $13 each! I'm very excited and have been doing nonstop research.

  • @emmabladez
    @emmabladez2 жыл бұрын

    Is this a 10g tank?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is a 10 gallon aquarium, next one I build will be a bit bigger

  • @rakeshjana3469
    @rakeshjana34692 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir.... Can you please make a video on how you made your that frog tank... ☺️

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, soon I am going to build them a bigger one and I will film it for sure, Thanks

  • @rakeshjana3469

    @rakeshjana3469

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds ok sir. thank you. i will wait

  • @gavinmcclelland1188
    @gavinmcclelland11882 жыл бұрын

    How do you heat the water ?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't heat the tank at all, they do great at room temperature,....they actually have some babies now that I will be doing a video of soon

  • @axjagfilms
    @axjagfilms2 жыл бұрын

    I NEED HELP ONE OF MY VAMPIRE CRABS LOST BOTH OF ITS CLAWS, WHAT SHOULD I DO???

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not much you can do, I have had that happen and seperated it out, it could still eat with out its claws, it will eventually shed and grow them back if it survives long enough

  • @9razzler9
    @9razzler9 Жыл бұрын

    are hydro balls similar to lecca balls?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I am not 100% sure, .. not too familiar with lecca balls but they sure look similar

  • @brianjones3584
    @brianjones35842 жыл бұрын

    Neat! Can I buy a crab from you? What are you feeding them?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we have them in the store for sale, we do not ship. They eat fish flakes, pellets, and some leafy vegetables

  • @abelsantos18
    @abelsantos189 ай бұрын

    What are the measurements of your paludarium?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    9 ай бұрын

    (50Lx26Wx30H cm) I wouldn't build one any smaller than that for these Crabs, they seem to like the space. Thanks for watching

  • @petedanderson5581
    @petedanderson55812 жыл бұрын

    Can I put vampire crabs in my tank with corys and cherry shrimp

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, these Vampire crabs are mostly terrestrial and don't spent too much time in the water, they won't do well in a fish type aquarium

  • @petedanderson5581

    @petedanderson5581

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds what if I put another fish tank upside down on the tank but put land on it for the crab to go

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@petedanderson5581 That might work, you just need to ensure they have access to a land portion to get out of the water, they spend at least 80% of their time on land

  • @rosj1861
    @rosj18613 жыл бұрын

    "Just gunna go ahead and grab the tank from my dart frog tank to give these guys a nice little home" [cut to the dartfrogs sitting in a sad little box bcus their home was stolen for crabs]

  • @legoanimation872
    @legoanimation8722 жыл бұрын

    what Temperature Is in The PALUDARIUM?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is just kept at room temperature which runs 22-26C

  • @legoanimation872

    @legoanimation872

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds 19degrees are fine?

  • @robertatwood3575
    @robertatwood35752 жыл бұрын

    You think this would work for fiddler crabs? 🦀

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think so,.. maybe a little more water than land but the same concept

  • @jamiecompton557
    @jamiecompton557 Жыл бұрын

    how did you get the moss? notify me so i can get some👍

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I used the ZooMed frog moss, that you can get at most pet stores for this build. I have also been using local moss from my property for more recent builds, just make sure it has no bugs in it

  • @Li63n.He42H3l
    @Li63n.He42H3l Жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m totally newbie to aquatic, I build my small Paludarium for my Vampire Crab but one huge problem I met my crab died next day I wonder it’s my water problem but I do have put dechlorine to the water before put in the tank…Please help me 🥲

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Hard to say why he died, dechlorinator works pretty much instantly so as long as it was done before the crab went it, it should have been fine

  • @Li63n.He42H3l

    @Li63n.He42H3l

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds But what if the crab actually fine before the water changes?

  • @blackmamba5380
    @blackmamba53802 жыл бұрын

    I dream of an aquarium which has 1.crabs 2. Seahorses 3. Exotic fish like 2 or 3 discus clown fish etc 4. Rays 2 of them Total 14 organisms. Lets say 20 if i like more species of the exotic field..cause there are many choices... Can all these live together or not?? How much big the tank has to be?? Also i like jellyfish...

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    You have freshwater and saltwater species listed, which would definitely not be compatible.

  • @blackmamba5380

    @blackmamba5380

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds But all of them can be found in sea!!!!

  • @CarlOutside

    @CarlOutside

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blackmamba5380 Discus are freshwater, I am not very familiar with saltwater aquariums

  • @blackmamba5380

    @blackmamba5380

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CarlOutside Aaaa ok... Thank you very much!!

  • @naufalhafizhanas8950
    @naufalhafizhanas89502 жыл бұрын

    How to breed vampire crab?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine have babies now, doing a video on that soon

  • @iwakhias
    @iwakhias Жыл бұрын

    Vampire 🦀

  • @crimsonmcknight635
    @crimsonmcknight6352 жыл бұрын

    I tried making this, but kept making a mid puddle instead :(

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gotta make sure the soil is above the water line, which takes lots of Hydro Balls,..Good Luck on your next attempt

  • @crimsonmcknight635

    @crimsonmcknight635

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds I ended up using 4 bags of hydro balls.

  • @CarlOutside

    @CarlOutside

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@crimsonmcknight635 hope it works out for you now

  • @sandraragole2679
    @sandraragole26792 жыл бұрын

    It's 🥶 winter now. Ur recommendation on a 3 gal for bedroom. 10)25/21. Would appreciate help buying stuff. North California 🦀🦀🦀 Have Fiddler's & looking for vampire 🦀if possible. Ty👍 great video TOO ☺️.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    3 gallon is a bit small for a colony of Crabs but you could keep a couple in it for sure. The video shows everything you need to set it up, Thanks for watching

  • @sandraragole2679

    @sandraragole2679

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok. We ty👍🦀🦀 🦀 is 2 males 1 female vampire ok in a 5 gal for bedroom? 10/31/2021

  • @sandraragole2679

    @sandraragole2679

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing makes me happier than my Fiddler's. They enjoy Beethoven's " Ghost". Petco & PetSmart local don't have 🦀🦀🤔. Been looking 6 months 🤔.

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sandraragole2679 I would try for more females than males

  • @adamdahlberg4403
    @adamdahlberg44032 жыл бұрын

    Do you ship?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry no we don't

  • @adamdahlberg4403

    @adamdahlberg4403

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds Wish you did, I have an empty 20 long burning a hole in my pocket.

  • @ReginaDeemer
    @ReginaDeemer Жыл бұрын

    hello sir, do you sell thee crabs,

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry we are unable to ship them

  • @cjr96
    @cjr969 ай бұрын

    Surely not enough water to breakdown all the waste?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    9 ай бұрын

    Been running several years now and its been great. The crab waste is virtually non existent and used by the plants on land. Anything in the water is taken care of by the filter, those crabs do not seen to create very much waste at all. Thanks for watching

  • @cjr96

    @cjr96

    9 ай бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds thanks for the reply, it's a great video! Super interested in getting some of these guys, I had red claw rabs once and they mad eloads of waste 🤔 in terms of maintenance how does it compare to a normal fish tank? Hard to find this info online so far! Thanks again!

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    9 ай бұрын

    @@cjr96 Red Claws are very messy, I have had those as well in a similar set up and they basically destroyed it within a few months. Vampires are much easier to keep and do a lot less damage, in terms of maintenance I feel its easier than a fish aquarium, partial water change once a month or so, regular filter maintenance and wipe off a little algae and thats about it

  • @cjr96

    @cjr96

    9 ай бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds amazing thank you! Yeah red claws are destructive! 🙃

  • @filthypeasant4442
    @filthypeasant44424 ай бұрын

    Was hoping the frog would attack u

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    4 ай бұрын

    He eventually got over it, and was happy to share his plants LOL

  • @alitanha1680
    @alitanha16802 жыл бұрын

    That poor frog be like:dude WTF?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL... he has gotten over it now......the frogs are getting a new bigger tank soon too

  • @bloberboi8622
    @bloberboi86223 жыл бұрын

    Who disliked it, WHO!

  • @edmerpaulubongen9514

    @edmerpaulubongen9514

    2 жыл бұрын

    The dart frog

  • @bloberboi8622

    @bloberboi8622

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@edmerpaulubongen9514 hmmmm... yes they must be the culprits.

  • @oniesma
    @oniesma2 жыл бұрын

    If I do setup exactly like this, meaning I don't need to watering the plant anymore right?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do not water the plants, the moss holds water and the roots will eventually reach into the water below

  • @oniesma

    @oniesma

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PetsNPonds thanks a lot

  • @Phobo93
    @Phobo93 Жыл бұрын

    How do you keep the temperature in there?

  • @PetsNPonds

    @PetsNPonds

    Жыл бұрын

    I just keep them at room temperature 22-25C and they are doing great!