Thai Micro Crab

Limnopilos naiyanetri

Also known as: Thai Micro Spider Crab, False Spider Crab, Micro Crab

A tiny, fully aquatic crab that hides in roots and moss, a great nano tank oddity.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

6.5–7.5

Hardness

4–12 dGH

Max size

0.4 in

Min tank

5 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups (6+)

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

1-2 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Thailand, Tachin River

Fully aquatic and needs no land. Keep a group of 6 or more in a mature, planted tank with floating plant roots and moss, since they filter-feed and pick biofilm. Only house with tiny peaceful fish or shrimp, and target-feed fine powdered foods.