{"product_id":"banana-crab","title":"Banana Crab","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanana Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanana Crab is a specialty freshwater crab for experienced keepers who want a more unusual display animal than typical aquarium livestock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Crab stands out for its unusual appearance and niche collector appeal. It is better suited to specialized freshwater or riparian setups than to standard community aquarium use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this livestock stands out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual freshwater crab with stronger novelty and collector appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter suited to specialty enclosures than standard community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting behavior and display value for experienced keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds breadth to a serious invertebrate catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Stock Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshwater crabs do best in species-appropriate specialty enclosures where escape prevention, hiding spaces, and water quality are all carefully managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana crabs are better treated as specialty freshwater crabs rather than simple aquarium cleanup animals. Provide secure housing, appropriate depth and structure, and a system built around the animal rather than around fish-community expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrathelphusa sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialty freshwater or riparian enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in a setup built around the crab rather than a standard aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this live in a standard aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot usually as a plug-and-play community animal. Banana crabs are better in a setup designed around the crab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this beginner friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is more of a specialty crab for hobbyists willing to build the right enclosure and husbandry around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need hiding spaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Structure, cover, and secure containment are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn why system stability matters more than chasing numbers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/system-stability-fundamentals\/water-testing-perfect-parameters-dead-fish\" title=\"Why Perfect Water Parameters Still Lead to Dead Fish\" aria-label=\"Why Perfect Water Parameters Still Lead to Dead Fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDo You Really Need Water Testing? Why “Perfect Water Parameters” Still Lead to Dead Fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our livestock standards and shipping:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/quarantine-livestock-standards\/topick-s-gold-standard-quarantine-and-inspection-for-livestocks\" title=\"Topick Aquarium Quarantine and Inspection Standards\" aria-label=\"Topick Aquarium Quarantine and Inspection Standards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTopick's Gold-Standard Quarantine and Inspection for Livestocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/canada-live-fish-shrimp-shipping\" title=\"Live Fish and Shrimp Shipping in Canada\" aria-label=\"Live Fish and Shrimp Shipping in Canada\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLive Fish and Shrimp Shipping in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Topick Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"1 Crab","offer_id":45875292700906,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9091\/5818\/files\/Banana-Crab-Terrathelphusa-sp-1.jpg?v=1772835428","url":"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/products\/banana-crab","provider":"Topick Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}