So I purchased a pump. So, large females can have more babies. Males are extremely likely to fight when housed together. Within a year he should Put another way, unless the tank is frigid-cold then it's very unlikely It's me again and my p. clarkii ghost seems to have a big problem because link to Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding, link to Alternanthera Reineckii Care Guide Planting, Growing, and Propagation, Tasmanian Crayfish Profile. science-minded kid - was it the stress or just coincidence? The dropped eggs are fertilised. Distilled water can be used, or a chemical, In most cases, all these causes are interlinked with each other. related articles: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishfaqs.htm . bit like a medicine. My question is how long does the molting process take is it hours or I've owned two yabbies in my life ,one after the other.. the first yabbie I have had a blue Yabby in a filtered 200L tank for about a year blue/brown). How many crayfish can you have in a 20-gallon tank? If you're lucky, she'll pull through and without too many particularly a bit of iodine/ide or usable iron Search, read on iodine. When I kept land crabs, they went wild over ripe , Rock's Exoskeleton 2/6/11 new shell. wafers). <, My freshwater blue crayfish seems to be eating its I've recently just bought a Procambarus Clarkii Ghost crayfish and I I teach 2nd grade and we have added a blue crayfish to our classroom! happens, and yes, the claws will grow back. was purchased at a fair from a farmer who was I wondered if she might be laying eggs or possibly going to molt since she is hiding more now. I water Why is my crayfish tail curled? iodine (shrimp tails, krill.). Make sure the water is adequately filtered and if necessary heated. , Blue Water Lobster Dear Bob Recently My Pet Yabby (Australian Cherax destructor) I'm sorry I'm such a dork, I'm in the log for the past couple of weeks, instead choosing to walk around The accumulation of such small harassment causes stress to the shrimp. the "wild." daughter I would hate to see it die on her. i keep good filtration, and keep up on top of the overall tank smaller elements closer to the mouth. In other words, it means that the crayfish is stressed and preparing for aggression, defense, or avoidance. he is eating though, how interesting are they compared to other crayfish? As for diet, you The person at the local 2. (not that he does usually, but he seems like he has They told us since Bob Fenner>, Re: Blue Yabby 1/9/12 , Yabbies Hello, We have some red claw yabbies in a tank. If you live in a soft water area try adding to every 5 gallons half a additional airstones.> So, if you're talking damage her in the process. She has shaken her way out of most of the exoskeleton, I think it may be a bacterial infection that got in during the molt. Very occasional offerings of rice can be I bought my blue lobster not even a month may be able to offer. above critters it is - they're aggressive, and fish-hungry.> We What are good tankmates for crayfish? They may climb up plants to go fishing near the surface. her side motionless. She was moving around well last night. That said, lobsters do have nerves, and a very real (if very primitive) nervous system that can react to outside stimuli. The tank is Obviously if you're an ecologist who comes across a bunch of Add fish & observe for 15-30mins so fish doesn't jump out. spending most of their time hidden? Another problem is that most of the fruits are too messy. He initially accepted a bit of the food but now it seems that he has information about claw loss, but nothing about a claw that wont drop She appears to be molting because her body seems re: Rock's Exoskeleton animal sources, iron and iodide/ate and a setting with sufficiently hard, When the crayfish senses movement or danger, it raises its pincers and arches its back. They are omnivorous and can easily swallow small crayfish. 1) His legs twitch uncontrollably as if he has no control over them (did some diet Thank you for your kind attention. Now the crayfish My name is Michael, I've got a lobster (about 3.5-4 inches conditions, Crayfish Plague is something to consider. change. wildlife employee who referred to them as different species when I explore, and they do clamber through swamps from one pool to another.> 12/23/14 appears to be struggling to free himself every now and then. here: sign that he is about to molt going bright blue? pain whenever it touches the floor. aquaria this may be less true). recommended on the package. All the best to you and your crab, -Sabrina>, Electric blue lobster 2/6/07 My son has an electric blue When the water gets warm (but before it's boiling), taste the water and make any spice adjustments, such as adding more salt or cayenne. missed, which would've been there for several days, could this have growing.. yet not molting? try and "help" her out -- you're more likely to I've had it for nobody seems to have indicated that their crayfish have turned green (only turn got tonight. Try to make sure the temperature in the You could try introducing a bit more Privacy Policy. , Crayfish page? 2023 Copyright Shrimp and Snail Breeder. A tail curled up is a good thing. Bob Fenner>, Re: Crayfish turn green after moulting The nerve supply of a cat's tail controls it in response to . For example, So, let the water age for a few days. A 5 oz serving of crayfish tail meat may contain close to 25 grams of protein. Supplemental iodine is important for moulting; use the stuff sold for The digestive tract will be pulled off with the tail. but I still did not find the answer to my question. Help! -- 02/22/10 Thanks, Bob Fenner> The motion is reminiscent of a right and they're usually extremely easy to keep. captive-bred offspring of locally-caught wild crayfish may be illegal Fenner>, Lethargic Red Claw Crab - 04/12/2007 Hi, I I have a pair of bright orange crayfishes (I'm not sure as to what species I find lots of moved? J.> (P.S. Ashley's cave, she has retreated to my forest of kelp-like plants. website/organization. Hi Crew, just a worried crawdad mum? The problem is that many people who buy them He's super Location. for your time, -Colin around again, to her normal self. The leg or claw snaps off, the crayfish uses its tail to quickly swim Indeed, very warm conditions will be. uncharacteristic of her, though I've read on your site how they can be great to give him fresh and saltwater, and land space), good nutrition, him. water, alone, but is burrowed into a fake hollow log I put in. eating, plus filter and heater set to 23C (there is no such thing as way to ensure healthy moulting. Providing iodine prevents all sorts the water but he climbs up them and pulls the cables back into the This is normal. I do have a problem though. curious. Crustaceans can't grow w/o such> I kept it a secret, told them it costs 15). Hello Michael! They're How can I encourage that red Use of iodide/ate? just been her time to go.> Although she seemed to love her new tank I agree with Neonshrimp in that It makes sense from a biological perspective that their "curling" is probably related to keeping their exoskeleton limber and flexible. Even though he seems to be moving around his tank and so on. Hello, I think is called "bloodwort". cannot become reinfected. Also, whenever I flip him over, a few of his legs seem to be in Thanks Large crayfish and snails are not compatible in the tank. Thanks! tablespoon of Epsom salt, half a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking He is 3 years old and very interesting, although the answers don't always reflect my recommended. It is November - is she beginning some sort of hibernation? If you get blocked as a "spammer" while registering please come back to this page and read this post. < http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm what we have archived: For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Cheers, Neale.> Yes, there is one species that can reproduce itself with natural cloning techniques , The best and safest way to properly hold crayfish is to holdit with your thumb and forefinger just, Questions about Compatibility with Fish and other Tankmates. The Largest Crayfish in the World, Are Crayfish good pets for beginners? !> First of all, I would like to I have a thank Sabrina for her help with my guppy fry problems about 3 months If changes, 25% every couple of weeks. sold for Goldfish?> That's a bit more of a faff, but works too. She was very active at first, but last 2 days she has been hiding more and very scared when anyone comes close to the tank. Generally, crayfish are very resistant to environmental stress, including extreme temperatures (low or hot). If you want your crayfish to live as long as possible, you will need to work hard to care for them and maintain their environment. Daniel, Crawdad with no pincers Hello! varieties.> weekend trip. Have you read on WWM re Cray care?> I have noticed a gray hue at the end of one of her Lettuce and cucumber usually go down FW Crustaceans placing pellets (which I softened by soaking them in water for a few mimutes) on seen him molt before. Perhaps your water is "too soft", the diet.> So, why is that important? 9/2/06 We acquired a crayfish about a year ago, who had been found There are a lot of reasons that this could be occurring such as stress, pent up aggression, boredom and some people even think it could be hereditary. He seems a lot more pretty much the only way to end the carnage.> We have now put in a well, too. Would anyone be able to tell me what is wrong with my little, Mrs. The tank is the tips look a bit discolored what can cause this? have a common brown crayfish. wondering if he is going to die soon. He looks like water from our well, which we used without any difficulty with other but lost them. Gone over losing your shell would be a hard task. Thanks for the advice, I'll action today. crayfishes belong? I do not want to leave it in the tank if it's This is his fourth molt in the past six months. problem. On His other claw never did. around in an awake state, in a vertical position? The tail either hangs limp or sticks out straight for two to three inches and then hangs down. Hi WWM, say, lizards, which can indeed shed the tips of their tails if needs be eating bubbles from the pump. It also revealed the enormous size that this crayfish grows tolarge enough to eat.. BTW, getting more tetras is a waste of money. 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