DescriptionCommon & Latin Name: Mekhong Crab (thelphussa sp.)
Care level: Easy
Max Size: 3-4cm
Diet: Omnivore
Temp: 20-25°C
pH: 6.5-7.5
Purchase size: 1-2cm
What set-up do they require?
These lovely crabs are one of the few FULLY AQUATIC crabs that are available in the hobby, so a tropical fish set up with plenty of rocks, wood and plants, along with a sandy substrate would be ideal.
How big do they get?
3-4cm fully grown.
What do they eat?
Mekhong Crabs will eat and scavenge both meaty and veggie foods.
How many can be kept together?
They can be kept in singles, and will also do well in groups
What can they be kept with?
We have found them to be safe with fish, however, crabs are opportunistic, so add with caution.
Where are they from?
South Asia