Description
Thai Micro Crabs hail from a single river in Thailand, the Tha Chin River, and are tiny, growing to just under 1cm across. What they lack in size they more than make up for in charm; their delicate, almost translucent bodies and endearingly slow, deliberate movements make them a fascinating subject in a carefully set-up nano aquarium.
Special requirements: Thai Micro Crabs are best kept in a species-only or very gentle nano setup; most fish, even small ones, will treat them as a snack. Dense planting with fine-leaved plants such as Java moss, hornwort, or floating cover is essential, they spend much of their time picking through vegetation for microfauna. Gentle filtration is important as they are easily buffeted by strong flow. Excellent water quality is a must for long-term success.
Diet: Thai Micro Crabs are omnivores, filter-feeding on microorganisms and fine particulate matter. At Wirral Aquatics we feed ours EBO Pro Soft Artemia, finely crushed insect meal and powdered seafood. They also appreciate live foods such as infusoria and baby brine shrimp.
Tank compatibility & care
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