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A specialist fiddler crab for brackish mangrove-style paludariums with land, shallow water and secure cover. Best for keepers ready to manage salinity and shoreline habitat.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Paraleptuca crassipes
Max Adult Size
up to 5 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–30°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
8–20 dGH
Minimum Tank
60L
Diet
Omnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
24–30°C
24°CIdeal30°C
pH Level
7.5–8.5
7.5Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
8–20 dGH
8 dGHIdeal20 dGH
Paraleptuca crassipes
Thick-legged Fiddler Crab (Paraleptuca crassipes)
Moderate Care
Semi-Aggressive
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A specialist fiddler crab for brackish mangrove-style paludariums with land, shallow water and secure cover. Best for keepers ready to manage salinity and shoreline habitat.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Paraleptuca crassipes
Max Adult Size
up to 5 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–30°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
8–20 dGH
Minimum Tank
60L
Diet
Omnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
24–30°C
24°CIdeal30°C
pH Level
7.5–8.5
7.5Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
8–20 dGH
8 dGHIdeal20 dGH
Thick-legged Fiddler Crab (Paraleptuca crassipes)
The Thick-legged Fiddler Crab is a specialist shoreline crab for keepers who want a brackish mangrove-style paludarium rather than a standard aquarium. It is active, territorial and fascinating to watch, but it needs land access, shallow brackish water and escape-proof cover to thrive.
Quick facts
- Scientific name: Paraleptuca crassipes
- Adult size: about 2 cm carapace; males carry one enlarged claw
- Best setup: brackish paludarium with land and shallow water
- Temperature: 24-28C
- pH: 7.8-8.4
- Diet: omnivore and grazer
Care and setup
Build the enclosure around shoreline behaviour. Provide a deep damp sand area for burrows, a gentle slope into shallow water, and stable brackish salinity made with marine salt mix. These crabs climb well, so every cable gap and lid edge needs to be secure.
Compatibility
Do not treat this crab as a simple community-fish add-on. It suits a species-focused brackish setup or carefully chosen brackish companions that stay away from the bottom and cannot be grabbed.
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- 4 out of 5Verified buyer
I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
Gordon Walker · 23 Sept 2026
- 5 out of 5Verified buyer
100% success travel and "installation". Pleased with quality of purchase. The Siamese fighter a bit "shy" so have not yet seen him at his best yet but looking good. Happy customer. GG
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