What we admire about the White Claw Towuti Crab:

• Distinctive Appearance: The White Claw Towuti Crab’s striking combination of a dark, mottled body and contrasting white claws is visually captivating. Its unique appearance immediately draws attention and adds aesthetic appeal to any aquarium.

• Inquisitive Nature: These crabs exhibit curious and active behavior. They can often be seen exploring their surroundings, foraging, and engaging in interesting activities, providing constant entertainment for aquarium enthusiasts.

• Suitable for Smaller Tanks: With a manageable size of 1 to 2 inches, White Claw Towuti Crabs are an ideal choice for smaller to medium-sized aquariums, making them accessible to a wide range of hobbyists.

• Low Maintenance: While they require a stable aquatic environment with quality water parameters, White Claw Towuti Crabs are relatively low-maintenance in terms of care, which can be appealing for those new to crab keeping.

• Versatile Diet: Their omnivorous nature allows for a flexible diet, making it easy to provide them with a varied and balanced food regimen. This adaptability ensures that they can be well-nourished in captivity.

• Unique and Enigmatic: These crabs are not only captivating to observe but also intriguing due to their behavior and distinctive biological characteristics. They bring a touch of enigma and wonder to the aquatic world.

• Temperature: 76° – 82° F (24° – 28° C)
• pH: 7.5 – 8.5
• KH: 5 – 8 dKH
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons

• Diet: Omnivorous diet, consuming both plant matter and small aquatic invertebrates. Feed on high-quality sinking pellets, fresh vegetables, and protein sources like bloodworms or brine shrimp in captivity.

• Social Behavior: Territorial by nature, so select tankmates carefully. Peaceful, small, and non-aggressive fish are suitable companions. Avoid larger, more aggressive fish to maintain a harmonious environment.

• Origin: Native to Lake Towuti in Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its unique aquatic biodiversity.

• Average Adult Size: Grows to a size of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) when fully mature. Ideal for smaller to medium-sized aquariums.

• Average Purchase Size: Typically available for purchase as juveniles, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) in size. Juveniles are suitable for acclimating to your aquarium and observing their growth into their adult size.