Lepidothelphusa Menneri 3-4cm Wild
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Lepidothelphusa menneri 3-4 cm Wild
Asian freshwater crab - peaceful and colourful
Lepidothelphusa menneri is a rare species of freshwater crab from Indonesia. It lives in damp, slightly brackish environments. In the aquarium, it is distinguished by its smooth shell and reddish-brown highlights. A calm, inquisitive species, ideal for tropical paludariums.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
Pacific but territorial. 40 × 30 cm per individual, shallow aquatic areas, moist substrate and exposed areas (roots, stones, moss). Cover required, excellent climber.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 25-29°C
- pH: 7.0-7.8
- GH: 6-12 °dGH
3. Diet
Omnivorous: food for invertebrates, pellets, poached plants, frozen food. Find out more about our food for freshwater crabs.
4. Technical specifications
| Scientific name | Lepidothelphusa menneri |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 3-4 cm |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Behaviour | Quiet, semi-terrestrial |
| Living zone | Bottom/emerging areas |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
5. Breeding
Very rare in captivity. Females carry the eggs under their abdomen, but the young require brackish conditions to survive.
6. Compatibility
A solitary species. Avoid cohabitation with other crabs or territorial fish.
7. Shipping, delivery & transport points
Shipped in professional isothermal packaging with moist substrate and reinforced protection.
Delivery methods
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- In-store collection in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departure Monday or Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departure Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Capturés dans la nature
- espece
- Crevettes d'eau douce
- nom latin
- Lepidothelphusa Menneri 3-4cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Eau douce (crustacé)
- Taille adulte
- 3–4 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 80 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Territorial
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore
- Température
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 7.0–8.0
- GH
- 8–15 °dGH
- KH
- 4–10 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Asie du Sud-Est
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 3–5 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Poissons calmes
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.