Thai micro crabs This micro crab Limnopilos naiyanetri, originating from Thailand, only grows to an incredible 10 mm in size and is therefore also suitable for nano aquariums from 10L upwards. Limnopilos naiyanetri is a purely aquatic crab, it does not need a land part or a place to sit above...
This micro crab Limnopilos naiyanetri, originating from Thailand, only grows to an incredible 10 mm in size and is therefore also suitable for nano aquariums from 10L upwards. Limnopilos naiyanetri is a purely aquatic crab, it does not need a land part or a place to sit above water. It lives and reproduces in freshwater in its native habitat.
Tank Mates
Limnopilos naiyanetri (Thai Micro Crab) is a tiny, peaceful and naturally secretive species that is best kept in a mature, well-established aquarium. Due to their small size, we recommend keeping them in a species-only setup if your priority is long-term health and breeding.
They can potentially be kept alongside small, peaceful shrimp such as Neocaridina, although there is always a possibility that very young crab offspring may be eaten or outcompeted for food. Small, peaceful snails such as Nerite, Ramshorn and Bladder Snails are also generally suitable tank mates.
Avoid keeping Thai Micro Crabs with fish, larger shrimp, aggressive invertebrates or other species that may compete heavily for food or prey upon these tiny crabs.
A heavily planted aquarium with mosses, fine-leaved plants and plenty of mature surfaces is ideal, providing natural biofilm and grazing areas for these tiny filter-feeding and scavenging crabs.
Tank Parameters
Ph: 6.5 - 7.5
Gh: 5+
Kh: 3+
Temp: 23 - 28 c
Delivery & Customer Responsibility
Please read before ordering.
1. Suitable Tank Conditions
It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that their aquarium is fully cycled and that water parameters are suitable for the species purchased before placing an order.
We cannot accept liability for losses resulting from unsuitable tank conditions, incorrect water parameters, or improper acclimation. Shrimp are sensitive invertebrates and require stable, appropriate environments to thrive.
2. Dispatch & Delivery Schedule
All shrimp and snails are dispatched on Mondays only for Tuesday delivery (pre-1pm service) to minimise time in transit.
Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery. Prompt acceptance of live animals significantly improves survival rates and reduces stress.
We cannot accept responsibility for delays, missed deliveries, or losses where no one is available to receive the parcel on the scheduled delivery day.
Orders placed after 11am on a Monday will be dispatched the following Monday.
3. Tracking Information
Tracking numbers are not issued automatically.
If required, tracking details can be requested by phone or email after 1pm on Monday, once shipments have been processed and collected.
4. Dead on Arrival (DOA) Policy
In the rare event of a shrimp or snail arriving deceased, this must be reported within 24 hours of delivery.
Clear photographic evidence must be provided showing the deceased livestock inside the original, unopened bag. This is required for us to assess and process any claim.
Reports made after 24 hours, or without photographic proof in the unopened bag, cannot be considered.
ATTENTION
We only deliver on a Tuesday, order by Monday 11am
