Description

Yellow Pirate Crab (Vietorintalia rubrum) is a freshwater crab native to Vietnam.

Care Insights:

From detailed care guidelines, here’s what you should know:

• Habitat Setup: Requires a semi-aquatic environment—shallow water portion to climb in and out, with a sloped land area. Minimum tank size is around 20 × 15 cm for a single crab; larger for multiple.

• Environmental Conditions: Keep water temperature above ~21 °C (70 °F), maintain around 80% humidity, and perform gentle water changes every 2–3 weeks.

• Diet: Primarily carnivorous—feed live/frozen insects, shrimp, sinking wafers, and occasionally vegetables like blanched zucchini for variety.

• Social Behavior: Generally peaceful if provided enough space and hiding spots; mixing male and female or pairs is possible with proper setup.