Pom Pom Crabs

Scientific Name: Ptychognathus Barbatus
Common Name: Pom Pom Crab
Fully Grown Size: 1.75 inches

Pom Pom Crabs are found in tropical and sub-tropical environment in Asia, Australia, Taiwan, New Caledonia, Madagascar, and Africa. Similar to Amanos, these Pom Pom Crabs requires brackish water to successfully breed them.

A general rule of thumb of keeping shrimps is 10 shrimps per gallon. Pom Pom Crabs are peaceful and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate.

Pom Pom are easy to care for as they require remineralized RO water  When using fertilizer, make sure it does not contain copper as it is harmful to the shrimp’s health.

The shrimps you will receive will be 1 inch-1.5 inches

Water Parameter:
Ph 6.4-6.6
TDS 120-140
GH 4-5
KH 0-1 (Best if 0)
Temperature 72-73F

Tank Set up:
Remineralized RO with SL Aqua GH Conditioner 
SL Aqua Buffering Substrate
QV-200A Sponge Filter

Diet:
SL Aqua MORE White (Rich in minerals and trace elements to promote healthy growth and molts and enhances colorations for shrimps.)
SL Aqua MORE Meat (Increases growth rate)
SL Aqua MORE Veggie (Provides a balanced diet, enhances coloration, and promotes shrimp's immunity)