I Made a Paludarium for Vampire Crabs, Here’s How!

Vampire crabs have got to be one of the coolest creatures you can keep! In this video I’ll be making a Paludarium ecosystem for them that even has a flowing stream! Throughout the tutorial I’ll explain each step as I go so you can have a go at replacing something like this yourself. Enjoy the video!:)
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[@EmpressOfExile206]

I think you may have been ripped off. I just started the vid, but that crab you just showed didnt look like a vamp There are 2 similar freshwater crabs, vampire crabs have bright colored yellow/orange color w/ their purple. There's another more common & similar but much duller crab called a Halloween crab, I think thats what you have based on the 1st shot! They are often mislabeled as vamps to increase their price $. The worst thing is that they need brackish water (or maybe salt can't remember) to breed so they are extreme lvl difficulty to breed in captivity unlike true vamps which readily breed in freshwater 😔

[@McCjuggernautOfficial]

Thank you for this. I’m trying to convince my mom to let me start something similar and if I have all the stuff at the ready it would really help

[@graffic13]

Maybe some tiny raspboras In here

[@kavindudilshan7108]

Plz make a vertical paludarium or terrarium

[@ConcealedWeapon]

Excellent! How did you make that glass hinged door?

[@Stepher45]

THANK YOU for showing the plant types! I hate when they don’t do that. “Just use what you want” I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO USE

[@Tinnerito]

Your vampire crabs are gonna live the BEST lives a crab could ever!😇

[@DarkChaosMC]

I reckon they have a better life out of captivity, but in captivity it’s pretty damn good.

[@Tinnerito]

@@DarkChaosMC actually. In captivity would be best (as long as conditions are ideal) because small creatures including crabs are often eaten and serve as prey animals, which is the reason why the lifespan will be much shorter than it would be in captivity. I'm sure those crabs would hate to live a life full of worrying about birds, other crabs, parasites, etc.

[@TheLemonMan1739]

Yes

[@NoLandGod]

The first ever apex predators

[@totomas0439]

Better than a Supermarket crab? Of course 🗿

[@bumblebeefish]

Would love a video on how to propagate both terrestrial and aquatic moss! Having some difficulty getting them to grow...

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I’ll definitely work on it:)

[@rifatnihal2007]

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[@Moss_butt-da-_-alien]

Moisture is key!

[@firefly-cw3ov]

No

[@riichewwy8946]

i love that you explain your differences and always start with "the reason this is important..." rather than just saying "im using x instead of y"

[@guidoschulze9276]

Omg. I am a biologist who dive a lot in my live and spend a large amount in nature. ...do a lot of crafting.... really great art . I am more than impressed...

[@Ulim151]

The area they can dig in is very small tho. When i kept vampire crabs i gave them a large land area to dig in and they loved it. So many tunnels goin deep underground

[@homefishmedia]

Wow, this is really amazing. This is near the top of the list of favorite builds that you've done. Let's be real, they're all my favorites

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it:)

[@rifatnihal2007]

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[@MrKimsan1111]

Me too😂

[@cygthings]

Your content has inspired me to start making terrariums on my own. You’ve earned yourself a loyal subscriber! I love this build in particular. The crabs are an awesome touch.

[@kylan419]

Have any lasted long? What mistakes and fixes did you make along the way. I wanna start making these.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Hope you enjoy the video!:)

[@KirbyMincham]

Loved it😁👌👍

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

Vampire crabs are great semi aquatic pets. They are from the rainforest , have lots of colors, and are just really cool to have in a tank planted setup. Awesome setup .

[@rachelkunz611]

Gorgeous! I love these crabs! They have so much personality, and so much fun to watch!

[@blacklightbennett]

Its like having a mini jungle anywhere you go you will always imagine, and always will love it. ❤

[@chromiumcat]

i would love to see a moss propagating/growing video!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Great!:)

[@rifatnihal2007]

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[@user-bp3pg7yy4y]

Amazing setup and the crabs look absolutely stunning! . Really like how you built the steam spillway. Ingenious!.

[@SnowGolemMco]

The vampire crabs looks STUNNING in that

[@EFergDindrane]

This tank is gorgeous. I look forward to the updates!

[@shannarafryer3111]

I hope that door you made is super secure because vampire crabs are escape artists. Also their babies can fit through really small gaps

[@IndoorEcosystem]

They will push that glass door open without much trouble.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

The glass door has no sizeable gabs at all. It also is takes some pull to actually open so it will certainly not be pushed open by the crabs aha

[@IndoorEcosystem]

@@TerrariumDesigns You'd be surprised 😉 I've had them climb the glass hook one leg over the rim of the tank then push the glass lid up with their bodies until they slip out underneath. The smaller ones calm climb glass using small amounts of debris. The adults aren't able to do that but they are damn crafty! I would put a tab of tape on each side just in case 😁 Trust me!!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

I’ll do it just in case, thanks for the heads up!

[@IndoorEcosystem]

@@TerrariumDesigns No worries! They aren't smart! But they are cunning 🤣

[@alpoh]

This stream construction is GENIUS! I've never seen it done quite this way. So well thought out and crafted. Amazing build, as always. Those are some happy crabbies.

[@rifatnihal2007]

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[@jmarshal]

Really like how you built the steam spillway. Ingenious!

[@1Waldo12345]

You seem so skilled and passionate about making these terrariums. I love to watch your videos, they always bring me peace. And I also started my own little enclosed terrarium in a jar with the tips from you, and it is doing well! :)

[@marieellis6084]

Love the crabs, I've never heard of them before. I cant wait for the update video 😊

[@angiadcock8196]

A fitting home for such amazing creatures. I love vampire crabs and can’t wait to have a few of my own. The tips in this video were very helpful.

[@stephenw.6588]

Best micro-stream construction I've seen yet. Thank you!

[@MikkelFenger]

Amazing build, i really enjoy your style throughout all of your builds. Keep up the good work.

[@k.l.manring2083]

Thank you! Love these guys and have never found anything on how to correctly keep them, till right now!!!

[@amanarora754]

Beautiful executed n explained and shot, you are clearly gifted....the whole process is so detailed yet meditative...I wish I could learn in person from u!

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

Those crabs are so cool to watch, they look really happy with their new house 🏡

[@plantlady1557]

Wow! This is amazing!!! Looks beautiful! You have some very lucky crabs there! Great video!😊

[@kitogrova435]

Amazing job man. Your videos got me interested in terrariums which I now find amazingly entertaining and beautiful portraits of nature. Thank you

[@kevinchdavid]

This is inspiring. Great work especially with the detail

[@lunalovegood3678]

Thank you for giving me a hobby im interestwd in finally, i love animals and the idea of habitat building but i live with my mom who hates exotic animals so i cant, but this is something we are both happy with and your videos are helpling me escape my depression rn. Thank you so much

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

that is stunning! your skills are amazing.

[@christopherjohn4036]

Moss Prorogation in Tupperware vid would be dope 🤙🏻

[@morrisonvet4164]

I would appreciate if you would make a video of how to propogate your own moss❤

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Will do!😃

[@danasmith8557]

Wow that looks amazing I love those crabs u inspire me !!! Thanx for sharing

[@lynnern57]

Love this! Great instructions!

[@CreepyChappy]

Beautiful tank love the crabs

[@user-lr6ir2dp1j]

Such Cute Little Creatures You've Built Them An Awesome Home . Truly a beauty Great job!.

[@rohitmanoj24]

Truly a beauty 😍 Great job!

[@fionahalliburton]

This is unreal! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love this and am now going to watch all your videos! I made my first terrarium today. 😊

[@tommorgan1405]

Awesome build I'd love to see how you propagate and grow your moss I've always struggled!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Great 😃

[@hondagoal]

Absolutely Beautiful. Thanks for the post.

[@Scorpielle]

WOW! Absolutely beautiful 🎉

[@SirChecken]

Such a beautiful terrarium ! i absolutely love it 😍 also the crabs are so cool :D

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@missviolet3079]

Amazing ❤ i was only thinking about getting vampire crabs recently, so this video has been really informative on keeping them❤❤

[@savannahshediack3906]

great video to learn from....since i am trying to start a red claw crab tank myself, many many great tips thank you

[@AmarpreetCheema]

Such Cute Little Creatures 😍 You've Built Them An Awesome Home 🤯🦀

[@sal9842]

You don’t have to ask for liking a subscribe when you watch something like this you did a wonderful job. Very creative and inspire me to make my own. Great job absolutely loved it.

[@scottdaniels3033]

That's amazing. You made living art a reality. Nice job

[@jharris9108]

I really love stuff like this is truly amazing

[@tomArndt-yq7uq]

Love those videos, thank you!

[@htimSnaeS]

Amazing design sir. This is the first video of yours that I have seen. I've subscribe and will be watching more of your designs shortly.

[@dailytravel5085]

Look so beautiful and stunning ❤

[@MrMann703]

Beautiful, I couldn't help but imagine how it would look with a fantasy scene within the ecosystem. Elves, dwarves, dragons oh my

[@morneschaap2944]

Beautiful setup! You are a great inspiration.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@SinhPhucNguyen-bp2yt]

It's so beautiful!

[@leafwitheyes2473]

Amazing work!

[@casadelosotte]

Love it, thank you for sharing!

[@BeeUndercover]

Amazing setup and the crabs look absolutely stunning! 😍

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!😃

[@dodorik7114]

so beautiful!

[@JTCT371]

Brother, your work is absolutely incredible. Im interested in building a no filter aquarium. Gotta be awesome when you realize you built a mostly self contained, successful ecosystem. Yours are the most beautiful, most natural looking tanks I've ever seen.

[@janadammercado5535]

Those crab are beautiful

[@charlottegoldman3580]

The expanding foam trick to shape it is brilliant. I'm used to that stuff with koi ponds and I have nightmares of trying to get it off but being partially dry makes sense

[@pauld.3332]

Stunning! You have a great eye for details 😊

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!

[@benannen2431]

Great Video and great paludarium Mate 😊

[@okaberintarou6170]

first video ive seen on this channel,. excited to see an update!

[@justcriminology5748]

this my favorite among all your creations

[@TroyVance32]

Cool video! First time seeing your channel, really enjoyed watching your different method and style of video making. Great job editing the video I know it took a lot of effort!

[@zoesantiesteban485]

My 6-year-old believes this is so amazing and cool. Great job!

[@wirtification]

You do amazing builds ❤🎉 I'm in my early 50s and don't have the patience to wait for grow outs 😂 I did a few aquascapes fish tanks and do the fish in cycling, correctly, and have had no losses. But I know I'd really have to wait if I did a terrarium because I'd definitely want it to be better for the terrestrial animals, or semi terrestrial... excellent and beautiful build as usual. It's very nice seeing younger people having the patience, passion and skill to build such beautiful systems. 🎉

[@peeandpoop]

i’ve only watched two of this guy’s videos and i’m already subscribed 👍

[@trenthobson2756]

This was such a beautiful tank!

[@benbos2101]

one of the best paludarium video I have ever seen

[@fabianleguel2960]

Wow ,man jus to see it is so relaxing , and awesome ! Thanks man !.

[@joeywingin1830]

I always love your project

[@adamevans8636]

Love the content lad, you’ve inspired me to try and create a small terrarium myself!

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you! Really glad I could inspire you!

[@Paul-li9hq]

What do I think? Amazing! I have just set up a paludarium-styled tank, and I think vampire crabs would be perfectly suited. Thank you for showing your amazing work: it was inspiring 🙂 Subscribed, so I don't miss anything else! Looking forward to more 👍

[@ViridString]

This is so good that I say wow at the end ❤

[@DBENDEL]

I liked the vampire crab addition.

[@nextleveltravelph]

Just a fantastic video. You're an artist🦀 & a Professional. Perfection 🤙

[@vonkatartistry2390]

Gorgeous 😍

[@acasiano88]

I'm actually going to try and replicate this build ! Very excited to learn so much from your videos. One question, after 5 ish weeks of growing, is it necessary to do a water change at all?

[@karras3593]

Beautiful

[@user-uw4yb7sp4v]

thank you for your work! it is a pleasure to watch

[@rammendespike3188]

Im only 14 but i love nature and i really want to make a terrarium myself. And because of you i know how to make one. And i want to say that in all your videos you make lovely stuff!!

[@k.l.manring2083]

Am so happy, beyond ecstatic actually, to have found your channel. Oh the things I am going to build... Hope you have builds for different frogs, geckos and everything else!

[@thomasjohnson1399]

no geckos😢

[@BananaBotanists]

This video was awesome, really love the stream terrariums but this one is even better especially with the crabs

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Glad you like it & thanks for watching😃

[@WackyEducation]

amazing job...wow!

[@justGoron]

I'd love a video on the maintainance of a tank like this. Do you have to do frequent water changes? Spray/trim plants?

[@dersendbote2781]

What an awesome build! How did you manage to build the door for this paladarium? There aren‘t any visible hinges, it looks so clean! Keep up the great work :)

[@sangeettomar6241]

yes that is what i was wondering too.

[@matthewgee9824]

It's just clear tape along the top side of the tank.

[@chickensyndrome1465]

pretty sure he uses a silicone bead which is strong enough to hold the glass e ven when he opens it

[@edmoe122]

Nice , I like this build.

[@Quint1975]

Very impressed, thanks for the superb tutorial, the end result looks very natural, for a low budget it's awesome. I take it the tank regulates itself in levels of bacteria and filtration?

[@azzasuchtihd]

this is like exactly what i wanted to build, but i didnt know how to make the water stream leakproof. thanks for the tutorial

[@robwilsn3219]

Great job! It's like a place of relaxation.. ✌️🤟✌️

[@fishguywithacellphone3794]

amazing. love it for the vampire crabs

[@MrRidenhi82]

very nice. I enjoyed the video and learned a few things.

[@Leila-Fish]

That's great!

[@etienneseitz3653]

Great video - thanks 🙏

[@WorldofWhasian]

This is insanely awesome. Great work

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Thank you!!

[@thomasmckaig909]

Just come across your channel, had to subscribe for more! Curious though, which plants did you find died off during the 5 week grow in phase before adding the crabs?