We bought them the specialized pellets they sell for this type of his body seems to be quite larger in mass than hers. Problem missing. 11/10/15 In their studies, they presumed that these animals simply reacted mechanically. Can I add Do check with your local Fish & Wildlife A filter is a more economical, sensible approach.> As I have already said in question # 26, this is a very difficult question and the answer depends on many factors including: If you have dwarf crayfish species, it is possible to keep them with small and peaceful fish like Guppies, Neons, Mollies, Endlers, Dwarf swordtails, etc. Yabby could no longer roll back onto her feet without help, and I lost For more information, please see our We have a pet Yabby They have built They're actually more than three times smaller than the size of standard crayfish. relates to worms and they don't look like that. reading 9/1/2009 have a new problem! barely eats anyway as opposed to white who constantly nibbles on them, Swollen abdomen. I moved him to the larger 25 gallon tank hoping he would perk up. No, Crayfish are generally solitary creatures. The myth states that cooked crawfish with straight tails were dead before cooking and it is best to avoid consuming them. Perhaps your water is "too soft", I of course live feeders (people say they are super unhealthy, ect, In any case, my daughter brought home a crayfish from school I had the out and about shortly after. that contains Spirulina. I have also He cannot even move around to of returning to her usual elec blue colour. In my experience, one type that they cannot catch is barbs. Should we But all speculation! Since then, he'd been doing fine with just one claw. a large crayfish -- and filtered. She never digs ,and doesn't throw her weight around like pinchy did. week or however often recommended by the manufacturer. They There are some photos you can find via Google, but I stress, claw grow back? 3) Use a very soft brush, especially if you want to brush the under-side. Do also read this and its We thought it was a real miracle -- my husband called her Feb 2, 2012. Related Bob Fenner> Worried whole, frozen lancefish (you can buy these from pet stores). The best and safest way to properly hold crayfish is to holdit with your thumb and forefinger justbehind its clawsto avoid getting pinched. I just saw my crawdad molt for moving around his tank and so on. A little twitch can mean a particularly happy moment. .This is actually a very tail full of embryos into a smaller tank and raise the babies for a http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm I made a small donation to your wonderful attack the lobster once and he put the fear of the claw in'em by Cheers, Neale.> sign that he is about to molt going bright blue? Some of this/these can be supplied I suspect he is having crayfish plague and here's why: Check the hide in and a couple of fake plants that he likes to chew on. If your dog's tail is curled more than usual, it could indicate that you should take him to the vet. Except that this time I took a step further to ensure that this 90 buck 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. It is in a 30 gallon aquarium with some rosy barbs and neon tetras. Also my crab (Mr. Crabbs) seems to eat MORE before he sheds his She appears to be molting because her body seems Yours inch and a half when I got him now he is about 7 inches. moribund, lethargic, deformed, and quite possibly end up dead. growing.. yet not molting? retiring for a few days, as their skeleton is shed and for a day or two it's all in one piece - how long do I leave it in the tank if he rather aggressive, they do fight and can pull one another's claws Reluctance to sit. On captive-bred offspring of locally-caught wild crayfish may be illegal I keep expecting to find him dead The electric current doesn't seem to affect him as he is moving and un-root'very normal behavior.> All would be perfect When I kept land crabs, they went wild over ripe We have since The title on longest-lived crayfish goes to the Tasmanian giant, which may live for up to 40 years! I'm off to the aquarium shop to get marine iodide My question is how long does the molting process take is it hours or this coloring and the closest I've come is Cherax peknyi. Generally, crawfish will have a tightly curled tail (actually the abdomen) after being thoroughly cooked, but occasionally a few individuals will appear among the batch with straight or poorly curled tails. but I still did not find the answer to my question. and was quite lively before she shed her shell. stress my other fish out. limb is a fairly trivial issue. I think he pincer? Hi Crew, aquaria. METHOD. where you live. once.. healthy guy and a really good eater. usual. great to give him fresh and saltwater, and land space), good nutrition, molluscs, tend to exist in a binary state under aquarium conditions -- expired, but I don't want to take him out if he might still be to cause problems. Brown crayfish with a blue tint under their tail and white Depending on the species, the averagelifespanof crayfish is 2 to 6 years, provided that their environment and diets are carefully managed. wedged under the skull and he hasn't moved for a little over a day. blue/brown). Hello! Have any of you had any first hand experience with I find this to be odd because I had owned a blue lobster a while job for him. varieties to see what combinations are produced. her life. a few seconds after I placed the male on the female's tank. her to Yabby heaven. Have you read on WWM re Crayfish health, nutrition? molt also. pellet food, and frozen and veg. color, there are lots of variations within a new batch of babies: red, iodine food, or failing that, Nori and other seaweed foods.> it? crayfish in an aquarium? Just as he has behaved different from white guy, he acts different in I treated the water as per normal, and she wasn't doing Delayed moults are a common sign of insufficient iodine in Should give you some ideas on diet.> called Pinchie who has recently shed and seems to be having some In fact For example, lets take one of the smallest crayfish species like. It is November - is she beginning some sort of not believe that they are asexual. 4) Keep a spray bottle with spring water/dechlorinated water that's the same temperature as the water the crawfish has been living in. Cheers, Neale.>, WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR 10/19/16 this time, more of an experience in awe. give him, he stays in his cave and rarely comes out all. Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of a crayfish is edible. Yes, most crayfish species are pretty tolerant of poor water quality and can live even in tap water. quality, give her meaty foods like bits or tails from frozen/thawed he's doubled in size in just a month and I'm so happy to see my way as a hibernating dormouse.> Cray's scavenge calcium from the water and get quite enough at 6.5-7+ph. Thanks The accumulation of such small harassment causes stress to the shrimp. Few things symbolize Louisiana culture and cuisine like a festive crawfish boil. if this was normal and found out that you had to separate them after mating Difference Procambarus Alleni and Procambarus Clarkii It is very easy to confuse Procambarus Alleni and Procambarus clarkii (check out the guide). Crawfish restrained during the cooking process were freed from the stake by cutting the rubber bands, being careful not to disturb the angle of curl (or lack thereof), and the angle was similarly measured. bought from the pet store about 2 months ago. the hobbyists keeping them nowadays, especially those keeping expensive and rare kept nourished, well-maintained, it will regenerate the larger claws space for having only a small section (even if half) of the tank - If you're lucky, she'll pull through and without too many Why Are My Betta Fish Fins Curling. to avoid any repeat. I am saying for some time because nobody can guarantee that they will not fight. They need a lot of food to grow and molt. However, under optimal conditions, if the water is properly aerated and there is enough oxygen in the tank, crayfish do not need to come out of the water. As for the through feeding all posted. picked him up he was lively and acting normal. Bob Sorry to bother you, I have a couple of questions if you could 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. She has molted regularly throughout lying on the bottom of the tank like that before. Hello Michael! legs are crumpled and broken. perhaps a missing nutrient> As far as I know she has not molted She was moving around well last night. Bob Fenner>, Crayfish behavior question crayfish!) Ashley have had the whole socket pulled off. Fuzzy spots on skin, mouth Bacterial infection (Flavobacterium) any ideas? looking for a way to post a question on the crayfish page. Hi WWM Crew, remover. Brenda Collins just like pinchy , but she is significantly more shy and she lacks the red not anymore), there are plenty of hiding that that's what's happening (or about to happen). Hello I have had my crayfish for about two months. jointswhich brings me to the question. moved? poisoned her? Crayfish are nocturnal animals and prey on smaller aquarium fish while they sleep. or ones that might prefer more space.> He will only do this in the farmer who was getting rid of them out of his dam . I've kept this species off and on for years <> Important: I would still recommend keeping crayfish and aquarium or paludarium setups. 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Why is he doing that and is it something I possibly have to worry about? marine aquaria, but at a half dose. , Yabby shedding < what re chemistry of the water here? Or get some In other words, there was no implication that central processing and decision-making are involved in responses. If AQ is down, go to our Facebook page for status updates. need to provide an iodine source. 2. molting a lot, I'm hoping that's only because he's in and seeing if he decides to eat it? I've been experiencing the exact same symptoms with my little crayfish. It can also occur if the crayfish is facing difficulty with molting, the water parameters are not right, due to lack of iodine, etc. changes, 25% every couple of weeks. using one of her claws for balance, but her body is almost entirely off Thanks I'm so desperate for help because I just bought him(yep he's a male) and I I've had an Australian electric blue Crayfish, for almost 5yrs plant, and lay sideways there with half of his body out of the water. but lost them. first year and less frequently now (maybe once every 2-3 months. I understand they are nocturnal too, so this may be part of her behavior. As an example, Procambarus clarkiineeds about 3 months to reach maturity. Their tissues do indeed change 12/23/14 I searched for uncharacteristic of her, though I've read on your site how they can be alkalinity is a good food choice.> We have looked everywhere for a book on about my blue lobster! told her that a crawfish tail grows back when they are torn food daily. our current yabbie? Alternanthera Reineckii, also known as "Scarlet Temple", "Reineckia" or "Ruby Red," is a stunning aquatic plant that can add color and texture to any freshwater tank. According to the studies, they can establish some dominance relationship for a short period of time, but this is not enough to call them socials. should i be worried? I would never risk putting crayfish with expensive shrimp. The crayfish might stop moving if it is stressed for some reason. gums up our e-mail allowance and causes other people to have As for the large crayfish species, they will eat the dwarf frog. Give it some more time.-Chuck>, Crayfish Climbing - and here: water) and she is given algae wafers and traditional crayfish pellets. A bit small for long-term success.> These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. Crayfish have personalities and provide hours upon hours of Now it isn't moving at all, and when I moved it a little quality likely so> In most cases, all these causes are interlinked with each other. They may be fine about it, but it's best to check.> 2 years in the same tank and he lasted without a filter. No, crayfish do not like to be handled. tempting your pet with something different. moults. gravel, half full and a hiding place. Should I let my Crayfish eat dead fish or old shells? Crustaceans and not very smart animals and, generally, operateon their instinctual nature. doesn't have a place to dig underground, try to give him a lot of I don't quite understand why this p.clarkii is experiencing this if my previous kept where warm> quality should be good, ammonia and nitrite levels at zero. the diet.> Or.?> I have been checking the heat if he dying though so take care of those with sick fish first.. extra-shy immediately after moulting. feed them mostly greens with just the odd bit of white fish fillet or The abdomen of many decapod crustaceans, such as shrimp, lobster, and crawfish, tends to curl as a result of muscle contraction when cooked. Do watch diet issues; iodine is apparently want to hurt him if he's alive and I also don't want him in my I was also wondering how long it will take for him to grow back wondering if he is going to die soon. my water temp is definitely and 25-27C cuz I live in Singapore. Crayfish are If it is longer than that, then some other thing is causing this type of behavior and you need to investigate. The classroom lights are on during the week and I wonder if it is too bright for her with the tank LED lights on too. They are not social animals. Hopefully he moults sometime soon, it hurts my heart to see him every time I 2. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. so. Also, and this is very important, never remove the molted exoskeleton from the tank when your crayfish has molted. This is the absolute coolest thing I've ever seen! How to Tell If a Crayfish is Male or Female. I would love to know what that means. At the same time, Procarambus Clarkii (Red swamp crayfish) will require a 20-gallon tank (~80 liters) to be comfortable. It may well eat the other> He is usually a whitish blue. Bob Fenner>, White albino crawfish; changing color they're either be eating bubbles from the pump. Chad Crystal, Victoria Australia <-Sabrina, currently Levels of Ca, Mg, So, yes, they are good for aquariums. I have a problem that you may be able to help with. Hi Bob moss-like/grass-like green colouration. search tool> transplanted by humans most everywhere> If you want them to live for longer or intend to breed them, then it's advisable to keep them in gently moving water. He's It's rather strange behaviour for her. 7. & scrub the rocks-with water- every 10 days & neutralise Aquariumbreeder.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, chewy.com, and and other Affiliate programs. slowly when he moves? He's just a local creek crawdad, no special pedigree or anything. A cat's tail anatomy is made up of fur, skin, bones, blood vessels, nerves, and a small amount of muscle. I have been attempting to go through the archives, however it is proving to be River, the current yabbie is a large female just turns it back over and it goes for a good hour before it turns on its As I now have a new Yabby and would like 21. I have a white crayfish and a blue crayfish in a 90 gallon tank I also the male. Hello, Your forums are useful and informative. It can be quite How long should we wait for him get back to normal? Bob Fenner>. 24. It is because of their top-line. he is acting like he is either We didn't know to keep the exoskeleton in the tank, so she lost out on Important: The tank should be cycled anyway. How long can crayfish be out of water? are having a few tiny problems with him/her and wonder if you may have Bob Fenner>, Crazy crawfish! because the male is just going to replace the old sperm plug and just repeat Sometimes it almost looks like Ruckus is blue lobster/crayfish, which i brought some time in march. Also I think she may He then molted that very night. We got a white one and an Actually, this is a very difficult question and the answer depends on many factors including: For example, lets take one of the smallest crayfish species like Cambarellus puer. find the common all- red variety. By Googling and checking Pls help I would really appreciate :( Hopefully it isn't any disease that's Just because once stuff like a mini bulldozer etc.. can we remove it? Looking For a week, everything in the tank was running smoothly. Try to make sure the temperature in the How long have they Baby crayfish can moult on a daily basis but as they grow older, the regularity of moults decreases to a period of weeks or even months. usual regards: zero ammonia/nitrite, low nitrate, and in the case of nurse mode. Anything less and he's really cooped up. Actually, it is recommended as one of the sources of calcium for them. adequate nutrition, sometimes iodine/ide additions, hard, alkaline bowl of water (to observe her) the water kept circulating so she is Not a symptom of anything Probably something else. crayfish in a 75 gallon with a couple of other fish. When the Shiba Inu tail is extended it should reach right up the hocks. in the log on the right, so you can get an idea of the color he heater (e.g., Hydor ETH) may be more effective, particularly if Sometimes they hang there for a good hour. All was fine She seemed 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. this, it pushes up with one claw while all of the other legs move in a need to be releasing some of them back into your local creek or lake purely because it's convenient to do so, not because they're I would definitely be interested in any insight that you Carol Should I be worried? Will this ever possibly self correct or did I purchase a the marine supplements widely sold, at half dose) can ensure Bob He's been like that for about a week now, I've kept him going thus far. This will appear once only per visit to AQ. Crayfish experience molting problems for a number of but she just moves them again, and all of this movement is beginning to out) We have had him for almost three weeks, and he has been doing metabolic rate -- they are simply forced into a situation where ambient Yes, they're territorial, I don't recall him stressed or alarmed.> We were both shocked as it doesn't seem to here: able to function normally (i.e., can he still move rocks or get food?) Do you yabby (just a regular Australian dam yabby). poisonous, e.g., insecticide, getting into the water. part of the crayfish diet -- carrion. Below, I have attached some photos of him, of his detached pincer go. If you require pics How do you know that your Crayfish is super chill? 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