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Introduce fish gradually to the new tank's water, and provide plants for cover as well as open swimming space. Keep this fish in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer fish food small enough for their mouths. Suitable live or frozen aquarium foods can add variety. Check that every fish gets food and remove uneaten portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping it with other animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose gentle fish of a similar size. Fish may eat baby shrimp, even when plants provide hiding places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the quantity offered in the product options. Natural coloration and individual size vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChili Rasbora, also called Mosquito Rasbora (Boraras brigittae). Provide a group of 10 or more, planted cover, and gentle conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater details explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReference values from the product information: temperature 72–75°F; pH (acidity) 7.2–7.5; GH (general water hardness) 7–8; KH (buffering capacity, which helps keep pH steady) 3–4; TDS (total dissolved solids, a measure of dissolved substances) 180–250. 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You must provide a secure lid, hiding places, and tank companions it will not harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGetting your tank ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse an aquarium that has completed its cycle: helpful bacteria in the filter must be established to break down animal waste. A newly filled tank is not ready for animals just because the water looks clear. Fit a secure lid and provide hiding places. Offer suitable foods that sink so the crab can reach them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping it with other animals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis crab may eat small shrimp and snails. Do not choose it for a tank where you need every shrimp or snail to be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate purchase size: 1\/2–1 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreshwater Pom Pom Crab, listed as Ptychognathus barbatus. 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Its small, round leaves need suitable lighting and plant nutrients to fill in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant needs attention to lighting and planting. If you are new to live plants, check the setup steps before choosing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to place and care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant at the front of the tank in suitable plant soil with nutrients for the roots. Give it bright aquarium lighting. Extra carbon dioxide (CO2) is recommended for a thick, low carpet of leaves; growth may be slower without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight and placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: Medium to High aquarium lighting. Place it: Front of tank. Extra CO2 can help. CO2 means carbon dioxide, a gas plants use to grow. 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