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Frehwater crabs

Thai micro crabs, pom-pom crabs, fiddler crabs (they need brackish, actually) etc. I clear up the confusion: which species are truly freshwater, what they eat, and why some “freshwater” crabs die within months.

Frehwater crabs

7 Freshwater Crabs For The Tank 

Updated: June 6, 2026
7 Freshwater Crabs For The Tank

Fish and shrimp aren’t the only interesting creatures you can keep in a tank. Keeping crabs can be just as, or even more fascinating. Many small species of crab can even be kept in freshwater or slightly brackish tank setups, so there’s no need to

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Frehwater crabs

Thai Micro Crab– Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding

Updated: June 6, 2026
Thai Micro Crab (Limnopilos naiyanetri)

Looking to add some variety to your shrimp habitat, or maybe you just want a change of pace in your community tank? In this detailed guide, I have compiled everything you need to know about caring for Thai Micro crab. Thai Micro Crabs are a

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Brackish tank / Frehwater crabs

Red Claw Crabs  – Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding

Updated: June 6, 2026
Red Clawed Crab (Perisesarma bidens)

Red claw crabs (Perisesarma bidens) are an interesting and attractive crab species that can be a great addition to your aquarium (paludarium). Have you been thinking about keeping and setting up a Red clawed crab tank, but you aren’t sure how to care for them?

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Crayfish / Crustacean Health / Frehwater crabs / Freshwater shrimp / Freshwater snails / Water parameters

How to Supplement Shrimp and Snails with Calcium

Updated: June 18, 2026
How to Supplement Shrimp and Snails with Calcium

The importance of calcium for shrimp, crayfish, crabs, and especially snails is a well-known fact. Therefore, today I will talk about calcium supplements for shrimp and snail tanks. It is widely understood that they require calcium in unusual quantities during certain stages of their life.

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Aquariumbreeder (Shrimp and Snail Breeder) logoHi everyone! I’m Michael and this is the place where I nerd out about shrimp. So, if you are interested in getting into this hobby or just want some extra tips and tricks, well this is the right place for you. On this blog, I share all the things I learn about shrimp breeding as I go. 

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