{"product_id":"lavender-vampire-crab-geosesarma-sp-pitya","title":"Lavender Vampire Crab (Geosesarma sp. \"Pitya\")","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eState Restrictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eVampire Crabs cannot be shipped to Maine due to state regulations. Questions? Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@aquaticarts.com\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@aquaticarts.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e before placing your order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIMPORTANT: Vampire Crab Habitat Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eVampire Crabs are semi-terrestrial animals and are \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e fully aquatic. They require a paludarium with both land and freshwater areas and should not be maintained in a traditional aquarium. We also recommend keeping only a single Vampire Crab species per enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eB-Grade Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-Grade Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e These healthy specimens may display minor cosmetic imperfections, less developed coloration, or missing and regenerating limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender Vampire Crab (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeosesarma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. \"Pitya\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most distinctive Vampire Crabs available in the aquarium hobby. Its soft lavender to violet body coloration, contrasting bright eyes, and active personality make it a standout addition to tropical paludariums. While many Vampire Crab species are known for brilliant reds and oranges, the Lavender Vampire Crab offers a more subtle yet equally captivating appearance that is rarely seen in freshwater invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other members of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeosesarma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e genus, the Lavender Vampire Crab is a semi-terrestrial species that spends the majority of its life on land rather than underwater. These curious crabs are constantly exploring cork bark, driftwood, mosses, botanicals, and leaf litter in search of food. Their natural climbing ability and inquisitive behavior make them one of the most entertaining inhabitants of a well-designed bioactive paludarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Lavender Vampire Crabs are carefully quarantined, observed, and conditioned before shipment to help ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive. Whether you are creating your first Vampire Crab enclosure or expanding an established colony, the Lavender Vampire Crab offers a unique combination of beauty, personality, and fascinating natural behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Love About This Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Beautiful lavender and violet coloration rarely seen in freshwater crabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Active and entertaining behavior throughout the enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent choice for tropical bioactive paludariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fascinating climbing, foraging, and social interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Care Level: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Temperament: Generally Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivore (Invertebrates, Fruits, Vegetables, and Prepared Foods)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adult Size: Approximately 1–1.5 Inches (2.5–3.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lifespan: Approximately 2–3 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Activity Level: Moderate to Active\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended Group Size: Small Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Habitat Type: Semi-Terrestrial Paludarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Land-to-Water Ratio: Approximately 70% Land \/ 30% Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–16 dGH (120–300 ppm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70–90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Enclosure Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Male","offer_id":53145989185903,"sku":"CrabVampireLavenderM01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Males","offer_id":53145989218671,"sku":"CrabVampireLavenderM03","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Female","offer_id":53145989251439,"sku":"CrabVampireLavenderF01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Pair (1 Male + 1 Female)","offer_id":53145989284207,"sku":"CrabVampireLavenderP01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 B-Grade","offer_id":53145989677423,"sku":"CrabVampireLavenderB01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/products\/lavender-vampire-crab-geosesarma-sp-pitya","provider":"Aquatic Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}