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Can Pom Pom Crab live with Thai Micro Crab?

Compatible

Why

No conflicts — these two share similar water needs, temperament, and size, and neither is a threat to the other.

Sweet spot: both do well at 72–79°F and pH 7–7.5 — aim there.

Side-by-side

Pom Pom CrabThai Micro Crab
Temperature72–82°F72–79°F
pH7–86.5–7.5
Hardness (GH)6–15 dGH4–12 dGH
Adult size1"0.4"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Min tank5 gal5 gal

Together, plan on at least 5 gallons.

Where to buy

Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.

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Everything compatible with Pom Pom Crab · …with Thai Micro Crab

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