Freshwater Brown Back Crab - 5cm (Holthuisana sp.) (Live Crab)

Freshwater Brown Back Crabs (Holthuisana sp.) are fascinating Australian freshwater crabs admired for their rich brown colouration, sturdy build, and active scavenging behaviour. These intelligent invertebrates make an interesting addition to species aquariums or carefully planned paludariums, where they can display their natural climbing and foraging instincts.

They thrive in well-maintained aquariums or paludariums with stable water quality, plenty of rocks, driftwood, caves, and secure hiding places. A tightly fitting lid is essential, as they are skilled climbers and capable escape artists. Feed a varied diet of quality sinking foods, crustacean pellets, vegetables, frozen, and live foods.

Size, colour, pattern, and appearance may vary.

✓ Hardy Australian freshwater crab
✓ Active scavenger with plenty of personality
✓ Excellent climber – secure lid recommended
✓ Ideal for species aquariums or paludariums