Ucides occidentalis
Red Mangrove Crab, Mangle Red Crab
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8
dGH
56–101 ppm
Size
20 cm
Tank
100 L
Ucides occidentalis is crucial to the mangrove ecosystem. It plays a significant role in nutrient cycling by processing leaf litter, thus supporting the food web. This species is territorial and constructs burrows within the substrate, which helps in aerating the soil and during breeding seasons.
Water parameters
Hardness
56–101 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
8–8
Tank & size
Fish size
20 cm
Tank length
100 cm
Tank volume
100 L
