Micro Crabs

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Brad-Owner There have been 8 comment(s)

TheShrimpFarm.com’s hatchery has added a new species today, while not a Dwarf Shrimp, it is a rather small freshwater aquatic invertebrate.

Micro Crab (Limnopilos naiyanetri)

We imported 12 of these tiny crabs. They are said to be 100% aquatic and breed similar to high order Dwarf Shrimp. They are currently in a dedicated aquarium and under close observation.

These crabs are very difficult to photograph as they are very small, ½ inch full grown, and most of the crabs that I have are less than full grown.

I will update often, and if I observe any breeding activity or a female carrying a clutch that information will be updated immediately.

If you are already keeping this amazing animal, please let me know your experiences.


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8 Responses to Micro Crabs

  • Hector
    Hector says:

    i was hoping to purches 10 of these micro crabs i live in charlotte nc

    Posted on March 13, 2011 at 6:37 pm

  • Dennis Bragg
    Dennis Bragg says:

    I would like to purchase Micro Crab (Limnopilos naiyanetri. Please put me on a mailing list when you have them in stock. Should you have a vendor reference that sells them I would welcome the referral.

    Thanks
    Dennis Bragg

    Posted on September 18, 2011 at 1:03 pm

  • Ric
    Ric says:

    I would be quit interested in aquiring a fully aquqtic freshwater crab. Can you sell some or relate your vender to me?

    Posted on November 12, 2011 at 11:39 am

  • Brad
    Brad says:

    So sorry, we don't have any to sell at this time. Be sure to sign up on the email list so you know when they are available.

    Thanks!!

    Posted on November 12, 2011 at 1:37 pm

  • murg7
    murg7 says:

    i am hoping to buy 12 of them please contact me when in stock

    Posted on December 15, 2011 at 9:30 pm

  • Cody
    Cody says:

    I was wondering when do you think you'll be getting more of these because I would love to buy some

    Posted on March 20, 2012 at 4:04 pm

  • Julie
    Julie says:

    I have just one in my tank, he was only the one at the store I buy my fish, he was shipped as part of their fish order and was a mistake (they did not order it and did not know much about it, so I bought it). Very easy to keep so far and he loves walking from leaf to leaf and eating algae. I have a heavily planted tank with community fish and African dwarf frogs and everyone gets along just fine. The crab is fun to watch and I am looking forward to adding more to my tank

    Posted on March 31, 2012 at 1:21 pm

  • Jim
    Jim says:

    Does anyone had any experience with this crab in the same tank as ghost shrimp?

    Posted on May 13, 2012 at 8:50 pm