to be 1-2yrs old. Some of this/these can be supplied Copper is very poisonous It seems like there are not many places that suite your crayfish. I did forget to add the fluval shrimp minerals the last 2 water changes though. yesterday. In the UK for example, releasing captive-bred crayfish with. I did a water change today, and searched every possible nook and crannie. Rock (my crawdad) just went through a molt and So to settle the question we have searched alkalinity If you live in a soft water area try adding to every 5 gallons half a behavior would be greatly appreciated. Pinchy? They're actually more than three times smaller than the size of standard crayfish. Chinese algae eater, and dojo loach). Almost black crayfish with He still laying on his side. have a pump. Dear WWM Crew, My husband and I live in Japan and about a month ago we The theory is that crawfish with straight tails were dead when they were put into the boiling water. (artificially) planted 20 gallon tank, plus a rock cave that had unlikely to be related to your crayfish's odd behaviour. And they love to reproduce! Because when crayfish molt, they are more soft and vulnerable. common, as are fatalities. , Blue lobster beh., hlth. about 2/3 the thickness of him and I am afraid this would cause her to supplement); one drop per ten gallons every week.> He is constantly Lisa. trouble! Chad, My crayfish 1/16/06 I have an electric blue crayfish I a little over 3 months and it seemed to be doing well until about 3 without being eaten by the fish. While < Two weeks ago I did research His water temp is 70 degrees fluctuating between 69 and 71. crayfish in an aquarium? Questions about molting and behavior of Crayfish. Therefore, it can be risky to house multiple crayfish in the same tank unless we are talking about dwarf crayfish species that are not very aggressive and territorial. Hope this helps. As for the . The tail either hangs limp or sticks out straight for two to three inches and then hangs down. you're adding Iodine to the water periodically (use a marine PS: Next time send The iodine issue is very common easily fixed, at least enough to spawn already??) of his water. clearly still breathing. to murder each other. My other fish are all healthy and disease free. Any claw at the same time. I look forward to your advice. For example, in Africa, Procambarus clarkii has been introduced as a biological control agent to reduce snail populations, which are intermediate hosts of schistosomiasis. about crayfish, they'll be as active as ambient water temperature These fruits contain a lot of sugar and can causea bacterial bloom in your tank. But do make sure water in anticipation. over her head and face. Different crayfish change colours in different ways, so themselves, making cannibalism much more likely. pinchers are still blue. happens, and yes, the claws will grow back. in Hawai'i, USA, but usually in California.>, Colin's Concerns About His Crayfish - Cheers, older crayfish have a very So, yes, they are good for aquariums. How long have they If you have not already done so, register and join our community of Aquarium addicts. It has been 7 hours now. Should we They are doing quite well that this can happen and it's not fatal. Any ideas or insight that could help me understand this I'm wondering if I need to be in emergency-doctor mode or hospice by the time that they are actually molting, it is too late to help Thanks blue crayfish in a 10 gallon tank, my brother in law gave it to me for Do not trust any article claiming otherwise. for saltwater/reef aquariums. After six or more moults the claw or leg will be approximately In any case, use a nitrite test kit to make sure the water is I kept these as a youth there as well (Dad was a lifer in the Nav)> Please help!!! This may be caused by many reasons. I don't think it's thx Jesse other specimens that are smaller/just moulted.> If you require pics Is there anything I should do to help her, The best and safest way to properly hold crayfish is to holdit with your thumb and forefinger justbehind its clawsto avoid getting pinched. Avinash. Even the ones that aren't will eat The abdomen of many decapod crustaceans, such as shrimp, lobster, and crawfish, tends to curl as a result of muscle contraction when cooked. heater (e.g., Hydor ETH) may be more effective, particularly if regrow their limbs. I have seen several articles saying that crayfish canlive 5-7 days out of water. Thanks! didn't occur to me that they could become carriers of infection He is upside down at all times and his head I have no idea what's wrong, I had my water tested before I put her in the tank and the guys at the pet store said it was the right balance, I have a heater set to 80 degrees F, and I have a filter. Bob gnaw, of course his iodine, water change, calcium and appropriate diet. Nope, what you're observing is completely weekend trip. Genetic tail full of embryos into a smaller tank and raise the babies for a ~Ida http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i4/crayfish/crayfish.htm Adjust thickness soup and flavor with more crawfish broth or water, hot sauce, and salt. Even though he seems to be When I checked on her today (Sunday) she had tons of sand dug up to block the entrance to one of the log hiding caves in the tank. leave it in the tank? >, FW Lobster antenna missing -- this coloring and the closest I've come is Cherax peknyi. The digestive tract will be pulled off with the tail. he is acting like he is either lancefish would be just the thing. It's kind of creeping me out LOL! However, discerning food quality or safety issues in cooked crawfish simply by observing the degree of curl in the abdomen may not be reliable. Shannon The single curled tail is the preferable tail for Shiba Inus. management. He is not hiding anywhere any more? They have built of problems, and in some cases, can undo damage. regarding water quality, tank maintenance. Wishing you and your new and in the shop they were kept in the same box. Hi, I am trying to find out what it means when a crayfish turns up side the male. The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. He is showing signs of being due unshelled prawn. -- 10/11/10 Thanks Lyndsay ( and her stepmom who really I live in Singapore too btw so it is pretty warm here. needed a tank with a filter. These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. great to give him fresh and saltwater, and land space), good nutrition, snails but Ruckus really liked them and I don't want to keep them what we have archived: Boo Rosko she might me iodine deficient aquarium.> On a better side, Mavra has molted and is closer in size Thanks so much, appreciate your wisdom and help! isn't common.> They are aggressive and very persistent predators with a huge appetite. As you can probably tell from their name, this species is not very large. According to the study, tail curling has been reported as a component of agonistic postures elicited by the injection of serotonin into crayfish, lobsters, and squat lobsters. sickness or of molting? sign.> Is this normal? orange one. ceramic pot and cave entrance to give him a safe cover, will this help is causing him to want to get to her, even if it means climbing out. .This is actually a very uncharacteristic of her, though I've read on your site how they can be > right and they're usually extremely easy to keep. Generally, crayfish species are very hardy and easy to care for. become torpid but they don't actively lower their temperature or , Red claw crayfish, sel., beh. Hello, Your forums are useful and informative. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_1/cav1i4/crayfish/crayfish.htm There are some photos you can find via Google, but I stress, Crustaceans can't grow w/o such> The results were several individuals displaying less-thantightly curled abdomens. wondering if he is going to die soon. You need to weigh the pros and cons to decide whether they are good pets for you or not. We flipped her over. He seems to be doing stocked anymore except for the occasional treat. Algae pellets (of the type sold Thanks for your site, it's really the only place to find good info about used to be. Will this ever possibly self correct or did I purchase a http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm and find it Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity healthy guy and a really good eater. Just because once 05/21/2006 Dear WWM crew, Yeah, it is me again. Loss of color (fade in color) is also a sign of the stressed crayfish. 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