Freshwater Pom Pom Crab (Ptychognathus barbatus)

🦀 Pom Pom Crab (Ptychognathus barbatus) – Tiny Dancers of the Freshwater World SIZE: ½ – 1 Inch (Adult Size) Bring a burst of personality to your aquarium with the Pom Pom Crab, one of the most unique and entertaining freshwater invertebrates in the hobby. Named for the fuzzy tufts on their claws, Pom Pom Crabs use these adorable “poms” to filter-feed—waving them rhythmically through the water like tiny underwater cheerleaders. The Pom Pom Crab (Ptychognathus barbatus) has a small, rounded body in warm golden-tan hues that naturally blend with sand and driftwood. But their filter-feeding tufts steal the spotlight—each graceful movement catches microscopic food and biofilm from the water column. Peaceful, shy, and surprisingly social, these tiny crabs bring both curiosity and charm to any community tank or shrimp setup. Our Pom Pom Crabs are tank-bred and fully acclimated to freshwater aquariums. Despite their exotic look, they are easy to keep when provided stable conditions, clean wat