They will enjoy a planted tank or any tank with lots of hiding spots. They do not have any special housing requirements besides the fact that they are burrowers. Pom pom crabs are fully aquatic and easy to care for. They pay no mind to and won’t bother even the smallest of tank mates, making them a great addition to Nano tanks. These crabs are absolutely peaceful filter feeders and can safely exist in a community tank with anything that won’t eat them. Pom pom crabs are small and only reach about 3.5 – 5 cm (~1.5 – 2 inches) in diameter full-grown (across the leg span). They are Native to the Hawaian Islands and are fairly uncommon in the mainstream pet trade, but they are worth hunting for. Pom pom crabs get their name from the unique filter hairs on their claws that make them appear as if they are always holding pom poms. The Pom Pom Crab (Ptychognathus Barbatus) You can read more in my article “Thai Micro Crab– Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding”. In their natural habitat, they spend the majority of their lives hiding out in the roots of floating plants, like the Water hyacinth. They prefer heavily planted, or densely decorated tanks with plenty of hiding places. Thai Micro crabs are fully aquatic and spend their entire lives submerged. Their small size and docile nature make them easy prey for larger fish and even other crab species. Dwarf shrimp species, snails, and some kinds of small unaggressive schooling fish also make good tank mates for Micro crabs. They are social and enjoy living in small colonies with other Thai Micro crabs. Thai micro crabs can coexist in peaceful community tanks ( read more about community tank here). It is common for these little crabs to spend most of their time hiding. Thai Micro crabs are greyish brown in color and they tend to be quite shy. In a well-established tank, these crabs will need very little, if any supplemental feeding. As water passes through their hair, the small particles become trapped. They use the small bristle like hairs that cover their body to catch detritus particles and other microorganisms. These crabs are partially filter feeders. This crab is also known as the False Spider crab, Micro crab, Pill-box crab, etc due to its tiny size and unproportionately long legs. The Thai Micro crab is native to a single river in Thailand and lives up to its name with an adult size of less than an inch in diameter. The Thai Micro Crab (Limnopilos Naiyanetri) Whether you are new to crab keeping, or you are an old pro these 7 crab species won’t disappoint. Below I have listed 7 of the best crab species suited for freshwater tanks’ life. Therefore, if you are interested in keeping crabs. Many small species of crab can even be kept in freshwater or slightly brackish tank setups, so there’s no need to invest in a full saltwater kit for your aquarium. Keeping crabs can be just as, or even more fascinating. Fish and shrimp aren’t the only interesting creatures you can keep in a tank.
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