Breeding the thai micro crab
Not documented as bred in captivity. Females release free-swimming larvae that are thought to develop in fresh water, but this is still unconfirmed.
Step by step
Buy a group of 6-10. Males are smaller.
Not reliably bred at home. Needs a brackish rearing system and tiny food.
Unknown; occasional spawns in well-kept tanks.
Females carry tiny eggs. Larvae need brackish water.
Larvae are very small. They need fine plankton and very clean water.
- Expecting easy breeding
- Poor water quality
- Strong filter flow
Male or female
- Male: Narrow belly flap
- Female: Wide belly flap
- Underside
Can I breed it in my tank?
- The larvae need brackish or sea water, which takes a second, salty tank.
- Hard: for experienced breeders.
Day-by-day plan
Typical for need salty water for larvae
- Day 0Eggs or larvae
These need brackish or sea water to raise. Not a beginner project.
- Day 30Back to fresh water
Surviving young are slowly moved back to fresh water.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Simulator: guided
These need brackish or sea water to raise. Not a beginner project.
Simulator: try it yourself
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
- Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.