Crabs are escape artists, predators, and opportunists. Some are fully aquatic, some need land. This section covers how to keep them without losing your shrimp or finding a dried crab behind the sofa.
The Pom Pom Crab (Ptychognathus Barbatus) is fully aquatic, freshwater crab (Do not confuse it with the marine species that goes by the same name). These crabs are a true rarity and quite new to the hobby. Freshwater Pom Pom crabs are very cute, friendly
The Mithraculus sculptus, commonly known as the Emerald crab, is probably the most heavily traded crab in the marine aquarium industry. Although they can be very beneficial to have in your tank, there are also a lot of debates about this species (aggression, feeding habits,
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
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
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?
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.