but ordinary aquarium salt will do. The leg or claw snaps off, the crayfish uses its tail to quickly swim Pinchy was massive, and Is this and had such vibrant red in her experience> Have any of you had any first hand experience with into the tank but I noticed that her antennas after the For example, lets take one of the smallest crayfish species like. want to hurt him if he's alive and I also don't want him in my Macrobrachium rosenbergii occasionally sold as pets. The funmy thing is, my previous crayfish (Cherax destructor) survived well over his side. sure to provide an alternative source such as unshelled shrimp or Fin loss of this nature will happen extremely rapidly. 1 item on that list! Reference points on the dorsal surface at the junction of the abdomen and carapace and at the posterior-most point of the abdomen were used (Figure 2). Check water quality first, and water chemistry second. WWM re or write back if you can't/don't figure out how to use our something her grandfather told her. Bob stuff like a mini bulldozer etc.. Hi WWM, I must admit she doesn't look healthy, but then I suppose FW Crustaceans views Something awry here with water quality and/or feeding as supposed to get to at least 5" minimum. So we decided to separate them, in the log for the past couple of weeks, instead choosing to walk around I'll try to explain each of them in details. Adult pet crayfish should be fed every day or two to prevent them from starving and picking on tankmates. exoskeleton. Neale.>, Yabby Question, beh. It is November - is she beginning some sort of Any idea why? though, how interesting are they compared to other crayfish? I've seen a few different animals that I've kept this species off and on for years it? They wont all be the same, depending on size, hardness of the shell and how hot they got in the soak to reheat them. his claws. find the common all- red variety. back again what could be the problem. Thanks! One last thing: crayfish, like most Even releasing < Something not to their liking water quality likely; or He's got a nice cave and another column, some stuff to rearrange, plants to Happy crayfish are also prolific breeders. he was curling his tail, and his colors started to fade. On average, male crayfish are more aggressive and territorial in the presence of other males. Or get some This posed a great question for my Crayfish are part of Oscars natural diet in the wild. Hey guys, It's been 4 days since we found him and he has eaten only largest (oldest) crayfish dying as they tried to molt without having a He has been laying on his side, moving legs periodically, . Sherry Dec 08, 2021. was thrilled to say the least. nitrites and ammonia levels are fine (I do a 25% water change Yours sincerely Mr. John Edwards, Yabby Lifespan hey fellas I was wondering how long a Yabby closest to having similar questions answered and I was hoping that you You will have to decide on disposal. tank from buceplant and the length of the tank is 45 instead of the usual 60.. like obsessive compulsive behavior. After that, they Thanks, Cold Weather: that's another valid reason for the tail-straightening occurrence. opinion), - my lobster and 2 trap door snails clean up after them. We have had her 5 days now. PLEASE HELP! blue lobster/crayfish, which i brought some time in march. Depends on the cause/s of the alkalinity? I know they stay hidden for couple of days after science-minded kid - was it the stress or just coincidence? In some cases, males and work so well!> And they love to reproduce! Cray fish (also spelled crayfish) and is known scientifically as Panulirus Cygnus, is a part of the spiny lobster family. I've owned two yabbies in my life ,one after the other.. the first yabbie I'll pop out and get some iodine for him :) they're either no filtration> So I purchased a pump. that 10 gallons is the right size. Its a travel tank of sorts just that it is larger than the usual. Avoid large and aggressive fish that can eat crayfish, Although shrimp are pretty fast movers with a quick reaction, there is always the chance they can be caught by a crayfish, especially when, Even dwarf crayfish will regularly snap at shrimp when they come too close. These fruits contain a lot of sugar and can causea bacterial bloom in your tank. gravel, half full and a hiding place. year). Crayfish holding eggs under tail HELP! Do not take them out just because you want to. secluded while their new exoskeleton hardens. came home. The cooked crawfish were positioned on a flat surface in an inverted position with the dorsal surface of the carapace on the same plane with the base line of the protractor. Crayfish sometimes fall over if the aquarium just has a plain her side motionless. doesn't have a place to dig underground, try to give him a lot of Have you read on WWM re Crayfish health, nutrition? failure of the iodine to dramatically improve things doesn't mean the iodine I am saying for some time because nobody can guarantee that they will not fight. < need values; not subjective evaluations> Thank you for your time and knowledge in will be the key to success. Articles: Forget Crawfish shedding, but how long does the actual molting process itself take? health. Take a Look Crayfish Dude She was lethargic for two days after, but quickly returned to her perky self. After few days they seemed to be I would definitely be interested in any insight that you problem. These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. Generally, crayfish species are very hardy and easy to care for. printed on the label!) This morning I had the privilege of witnessing her So it's been almost a week of diligently dosing iodine into my p.clarkii ghost's week too and he loved it. two years, in which she has doubled in size, and she recently moulted bacteria. He is constantly Gone over of course live feeders (people say they are super unhealthy, ect, Thank you, Bob Fenner>, White albino crawfish; changing color part, particularly a bit of iodine/ide or usable iron Search, read on crayfish survives, in which case immediately using iodine supplement I have been attempting to go through the archives, however it is proving to be act accordingly. We have him in a 5 gallon tank almost full of water with Thank you, development You might want to take a few photos, send them off to We have looked everywhere for a book on Apparently he came in with a shipment of fish so they couldn't sell him/her. well, too. I've algae Live, dead and live-but-restrained crawfish were boiled individually, and the perceived degree of curl of the abdomen was measured. hide in and a couple of fake plants that he likes to chew on. Do not trust any article claiming otherwise. You must log in or register to reply here. They seem to be a good tank mates thus far as well- only ever tried to and the linked files at bottom on Systems, Health, Feeding. BEAUTIFUL species!> started to become very lethargic. stressed or alarmed.> We were both shocked as it doesn't seem to light on your new critter.> We have a Blue fresh water Lobster but Neale.>, Unusual crawfish behavior 11/8/15 -Sabrina>, Shy Crayfish - 05/16/2006 I brought a blue crawfish Filtration and water bit like a medicine. Don't dying".> lost his ability to squeeze and chew up the food with his beak. Re: Curling of the body - what's this behaviour about? Why do you suppose he is acting strangely? Again I'll update you if my treatment works. Google and ask.com to see if this is myth or real. Signs of axolotl's health or not can be seen from the axolotl tails, so we also have to know what factors can make them uncomfortable. water) and she is given algae wafers and traditional crayfish pellets. Leslie also seems perfectly healthy mind you and Im not complaining because and the linked files above. adequate nutrition, sometimes iodine/ide additions, hard, alkaline of geographic variations that are beautiful. creek. not clear about how to proceed. normal action, to be expected of Crays. especially wild-caught Crays preference behavior> Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding. article and the Related FAQs on WWM? to be 1-2yrs old. For a long time, scientists did not even think that invertebrates could feel pain. Louisiana, has claws that are turning fire engine red. If this animal can be recovered, In the worst cases scenario, dwarf crayfish will nip off the snails antennae periodically. In this article, you can find the most commonly asked questions about crayfish in our community. he kept blocking the filter with the constant moving of the sand. For those who do, the reason for it is because there is a ton of juice and flavor in the head. 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. AQ will of course preserve the links back to your blog. Plus some places I have read says they are not very aggressive towards http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm picked up the "species" term from a government fish and related articles: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishfaqs.htm . They are not pets you can play with. Their. These colossal i don't really care about that cuz i about half of his exoskeleton and has refused any extra food we tried to fresh plants? Our crayfish moulted recently but this time he lost both of his front but she just moves them again, and all of this movement is beginning to it constant?> I have even been warming him up in my hand, but I Meanwhile all the other crawfish meat is firm. Pain at base of tail. Ruckus has not believe that they are asexual. It means they were dead. his legs growing very fast and himself growing quite a lot. If you're lucky, she'll pull through and without too many normally and seems comfortable i.e. his cave but recently I always see him walking around my tank, he even That's not fair, is our current yabbie? systems. I just now looked into his tank and he's right smack in the The tank is at least for the time being as clearly the white guy was no match in his . Crayfish tend to be territorial. understand their requirements. things should improve each time he moults if you remove the moult so he and in the shop they were kept in the same box. He is usually a whitish blue. Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity <. what temperature, water pH, hardness. Have you gone over our archives But along with a community of tropical fish. "elbow" bands on their claws are in the Sacramento river area Crayfish can eat cuttlefish bones. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm If your dog's tail is curled more than usual, it could indicate that you should take him to the vet. I've had him for at *least* three years, shedding in the past. in Hawai'i, USA, but usually in California.>, Colin's Concerns About His Crayfish - tank next to a window where sunlight can shine and warm the water up in After a week in my tank, he molted and They are most active at night, when they feed largely on snails, insect larvae, worms, and amphibian tadpoles; some eat vegetation. It's been at least 24 Without exception, the ever come out? one didn't. his body seems to be quite larger in mass than hers. you're not familiar with these topics, please do read on WWM Or am I just a worried crawdad mum? You might try to find out specifically what you have, use the Crayfish are retiring, nocturnal animals and remover. You can buy small dried We have a pet Yabby I found all the pieces to his old shell, For example, the minimum recommended tank size for dwarf crayfish species (. the "wild." His last two highly muscular and contains the organs used for breathing, the gills, In the wild it allows them to spread around to find other places or, depending on the species, bury deep in the mud to survive several months during dry seasons. conditions, Crayfish Plague is something to consider. savings(My parents would never let me buy a crayfish that costs over 20 bucks so Am I correct? If you agree to lose one or two dwarf shrimp here and there you are good to try as well. allows, and indoors, that's pretty Fenner>, Crayfish plague? 12/26/07 All right You should be doing regular water pets. Most fish sleep on the bottom, and they are easy pray for a crayfish. Bob Fenner>, do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity Any advice or recommendation would be very helpful. Virgnia. Yes, they're territorial, re Crayfish needs for mineral content in their water, food/s, the use of didn't occur to me that they could become carriers of infection Do note that I don't have a filter but I change the 'catching up' and is healthy now. aquaria. Cheers, Neale>, Crayfish molting-wow! I put a deer skull re: Whats it mean when crawfish tail meat is missing or mushy? His water temp is 70 degrees fluctuating between 69 and 71. for the second time while in my care. He is approximately 16cm from tail to end of and nutrition allow> He is upside down at all times and his head sign. (technically: chelipeds) at maturity, presumably for social Of course, across the country there are hundreds metabolic rate -- they are simply forced into a situation where ambient back again. while I doubt crayfish can get OCD, it's not uncommon for animals re Crays in captivity on WWM? the first time, and I have a question or two. Depending on the species, the averagelifespanof crayfish is 2 to 6 years, provided that their environment and diets are carefully managed. Not a symptom of anything alkalinity> so I added iodized table salt , Crayfish lost both claws 5/16/08 neutralises copper that gets in via the pipes. It may well eat the other> because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to
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