One of the easiest crab species to care for is this one. They can thrive in a variety of settings that the majority of aquarists are accustomed to.
They are also very well-looking! These tiny animals differ significantly from the majority of the species that other aquarists keep. They appear to be from a different planet!
Appearance
If you’re fortunate enough to see a Thai Micro Crab up close, you might be astonished to see how similar they are to their larger counterparts. The primary body of the crab, known as the carapace, is circular in shape.
These crabs are often silvery-gray in hue. The legs might get a deeper shade of brown. Their legs may also have a tiny bit of transparency. It’s easy to understand why these crabs are frequently misidentified as spider crabs.
Compared to the rest of their bodies, their 10 legs are extremely lengthy. Their size considerably grows when they are spread out completely.
However, they spend the most of the time with their legs hidden under their bodies.
Feed
Thai micro crabs are omnivorous by nature. They normally search for food all day, as we have discussed. The crabs catch microbes and food particles floating in the water by using the hairs on their legs and claws. The crabs may be seen eating algae and plant debris as well. Even while they can scavenge for much of their daily sustenance, you still need to provide them meals every day. Powdered shrimp meal made from plants is a preferred option for aquarists.
Algae wafers or powdered meals that are small enough for the shrimp to eat can also be sunk.
For this species, protein is also essential. You must provide some robust live or frozen food, such as mosquito larvae.
Keeping Thai Micro Crab
Thai Micro crabs are comparatively simple to care for. These crabs’ tank requirements are quite similar to those of dwarf shrimp. They require precisely the same water conditions as crystal shrimp.
A freshwater tank with a pH of 6.5 to 7.2 is required. They don’t have particularly strict temperature requirements, thus a heater may not be required in warmer climates. They should maintain and keep their water between 21 and 27 C. (70 and 82o F). If the water temperature in their habitat rises or falls suddenly, or stays too high or too low, your Thai Micro crabs will start to suffer.
However, Thai Micro crabs will accept these water parameters provided you have harder water and retain Neocaridina shrimp (for instance, Cherry shrimp, etc.). These crabs do well in aquarium environments. If the water is properly filtered, a colony of up to 5–6 Micro crabs can be kept in aquariums as small as 5 gallons (20 liters). No matter the size of the tank’s size, adequate filtration is crucial.
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