Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Pom Pom Crab. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
22° - 27 °C
Max size
2.5 cm
Min tank
30 L
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A small fully-freshwater crab whose bristled claws look like pom-poms. Unusually, it does not need brackish water or a land area, though it appreciates flow and hiding places.
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Everything you need to keep Pom Pom Crab healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Pom Pom Crab. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 7–8 and 22–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Pom Pom Crab is omnivore — sinking foods, biofilm. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Pom Pom Crab is generally peaceful, shy scavenger. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, shy scavenger tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Pom Pom Crab vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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