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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🟨MORE CONTENT
➤ Nature Style Video of this tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRKbTVWgmgY (Releasing 9th August)
➤Everything you need to know about Vampire Crabs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_00TW0SJRs&t=
➤Breeding Vampire Crabs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7lCvvwIqc0&t=
➤Feeding Vampire Crabs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0nbKp72JL4
➤Mixing Colours/Species: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89IbGeioM-8&t=
➤Molts vs Dead Crabs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mEzV3gMAVg&t=
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 semi-recently (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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Sony ZV-E10 https://amzn.to/3OqlTaY
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Gimbal: Zhiyun Crane M2S: https://amzn.to/4buuX8l
Software: Davinci Resolve
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🟨MUSIC
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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