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We put Mosquito fish. They don't bother each other. Before I knew they need land, I used to have some in a community tank with various fish-- corycats, dojo loaches, guppies, etc. Never had problems with the crabs eating the fish or anything like that but I cannot say for certain which fish would be best

Thanks for your comment! My tank setup for them has changed drastically after learning more about their needs throughout the years! I have 4 of them in a 125 gallon tank with sand substrate. Handful of hiding places and they are still living with corycats! I have learned the hard way that they will eat anything 😂 took a school of 20 neons for that lesson!! Hahah

I believe I have one video of the 125g with them in it but it might just be on my instagram/tiktok lol

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 I made the same mistake when trying to breed guppies in the same tank. Not only did they eat all the fry but they ate all the parents too lmao

That's so true. Ropefish look so calm and seem like they just mind their own business. Don't let them fool you. They are very aggressive when they fight. They even do the death rolls. Kinda scary and fascinating to watch when they fight.

What do you mean "false bottom layer" ? I am trying to build a first small vampire crab Paludarium with my son, and learning from videos, would try to avoid foam, glue, etc... thank you :))

We are terrible with water changes lol, plus the plants soak up a lot... turkey baster to remove any dirt here and there but usually just do top-off a couple times a week!

Yes, they are nocturnal typically! I usually get my best footage at night lol

This was a 60 gallon

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 really cool

I would not trust them with any type of shrimp. They have hunted and eaten neon tetras and kuhli loaches we've added to the tank. Bright fish, like Rams, Bettas, etc have also been dinner to these guys 😮‍💨 it was definitely a learning experience over here! Lol. They haven't messed with our corycats, rainbow fish, medium/large tetras, roselines, ghost knife, and smaller catfish (Raphael or bumble bee)

Have not attempted, not sure if that's the route we'd like to go at this time!

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 I understand it's hard to find time, but if you can find time, this species really needs more captive breeding.

Make sure your pump is accessible, in case you need to clean it! Yes to the conditioner! Our guys eat anything really lol, fish pellets, blood worms, fruits, veggies-- they are not picky! Best of luck with your setup 👍

No >.<

They pop up once in awhile at our local fish store

If you happen to be near a pet supermarket, they carry them pretty often, I work for the company currently and started back my cichlid tank with a pictus cat, and rope fish

Like where cuz I’m in mass

Like pets mart or smaller businesses

Could you give me a name of a fish store I can’t find any

Oh! Those look so cool!! Hope they spawn!

Started with 3 in a 3 gallon setup... couple months later they had babies-- upgraded setups from there! In the 2.5 gallon it just had plants, water, slate and fine sand-- super simple setup

Good looks

Thank you 🙂 I haven't read anything about the molding wood-- I did have the issue of molding but our cleanup crew handled it and I didn't lose any crabs in the tank! Also the layering you mentioned is almost like what was down to our upgraded tank! Have you checked that one out? Good luck with some crab babies! It's pretty exciting!!!

Romantic lighting and music to set the mood! 😂 Jk, temp in our house ranges from 73-75. We did start off with three in a three gallon tank, saw babies one day... which forced the upgrade in the tank. And maybe 7 or 8 batches since then... typically when it's a full moon. The moon thing always amazes me! How long have you had yours?

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 I’ve had them for a couple months.. they have aqua sand in their tank and they are borrowing in it.. but no babies to be seen 😓

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 I had no idea about the full moon thing though.. I just moved the tank and is now in front of a window thinking maybe they’d like the sun... I guess it’ll be good for the moon as well haha

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 maybe I’ll put on some savage garden for them tonight 😂😂

@@ashlyraquelferrel3566 😂 I don't think they need to actually see the moon, ours in a spot where the window is always closed lol The sand is good! Lots of plants? And might be a silly question but did you check to see if you have at least one male and one female? Lol

Most of the plants that have survived are the ones that like a lot of water. I'm constantly refilling and trimming since the plant roots have direct access the water 24/7 And lol to the moss-- the crabs always eat it! So I do have to replace them, but the moss likes the constant moisture/humidity

Nope

Honestly haven't cleaned it since it's been put up-- except for trimming, wiping the glass down, pulling dead leaves for the plants that don't get as much light. The water gets soaked up by the plants, so that constantly gets replaced. If I see the water has a lot of dirt, I use a turkey baster once in awhile

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 I see videos that use a panel between the land and water, you don't have that. Is there a reason for it? People say it will get moldy and is not good

@@vibes8763 I don't use the panel because I wanted a setup where the plants can survive without me watering them daily 👍

Not sure of the percentage but the glass lid creates humidity within it. We would leave it a crack open sometimes to still give the setup some outside air

Glass lid, lol

I don't. The plants love it. Always having to trim lol

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 ohhhh it take care of its self. Big brain.

@@Pvtparts. 😂😂😂

No heater! We are in FL but could hide one using this material called Coroplast polypropylene (found it in the plexiglass section at home depot) and build a little box for the heater!

Hi there!! Hope all is well!!!

Hi Kristie! We do have them mixed but I believe it increases the risk of some of them growing without color-- so I'd be careful about that!

Yes to the snails! They do eat moss but they haven't touched our moss balls specifically, so that is a good question!

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 ok thank you so much!!

@@sofishticatedkeepers262 Hi, I am considering getting vampire crabs and was wondering if there was a good variety of snails that lay eggs the crabs will love munching on. I'm wanting an ecosystem that supports itself.