Panther Crab tank mates
Parathelphusa pantherina
6 rated pairings from the Panther Crab care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Panther Crab needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
3 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Assassin Snail
Clea helena
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Both are predatory; may compete or fight
Ghost Shrimp
Palaemonetes paludosus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Will be hunted and consumed by the crab
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Large shrimp may survive but predation risk exists
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.