Crab?

[fishryummy]

hi, i have a 20gal with fancy guppiesx3, black neon tetrasx4, glass catfishx1, ghost shrimpx4, hornwortx2 and 2 teeny, tiny guppy fry. do you think one of those little crabs you see at the LFS would eat my shrimp? i don't mind re-placeing the shrimp, (i think they're 20 cent each) but it could get to be a hassle. do any of you have this combo? i just think the crabs are so cute! also, i know they need space out of the water if you plan to breed them, do they need that if you don't want baby crabs?

 

[micko]

I'm not sure about that but I wouldn't mix them with fish.

 

[StandbySetting]

If you're referring to Fiddler crabs, they're a brackish species not freshwater.

 

[fishryummy]

is there a small size fresh crab? and i know the guppies and shrimp don't mind brackish water, i just treated ich with salt, but the others are new to the tank. could they take it? thanks for your answers!

 

[StandbySetting]

Thai micro crabs will be suitable, but they may be eaten due to their size, and they're not cheap or readily available.

 

[fishryummy]

i did a search for "crab" in new fresh water tank" some one else was just talking about thai mirco crabs, i was just about to google them!

 

[Randi]

As far as I know, no freshwater crab is fully aquatic so you will need to provide access to the surface if you get some.

 

[StandbySetting]

Thai Micro Crabs are fully aquatic.

 

[fishryummy]

i don't have anything big enough to eat a full grown thai micro crab so except for the cost they sound great! i'll keep my eyes open, never when you'll find a deal! thanks for the help guys!