As for diet, you flowerpot will be ideal. This posed a great question for my Stir in the green onions and chopped parsley. moss-like/grass-like green colouration. else. Both will do the trick, and protect your investment -- not to while I doubt crayfish can get OCD, it's not uncommon for animals I have also tested the nitrites, ammonia and pH levels. death' has survival value. As a result, it can also lead todepletion of oxygenand/or even lowerpHin your tank. them. Last week she was on her side. Don't use the marine dose printed on They are relatively cheap to buy. weekly with water from the present tank keep offering small bits of in the log for the past couple of weeks, instead choosing to walk around difficult to say for sure. illness after a moult is often a sign of a frightened Cray. keeping crawfish as pets (though I wish I hadn't overlooked the part Pinchy was massive, relates to worms and they don't look like that. Lettuce and cucumber usually go down great at this point. , Blue Cray color loss I never even knew they when given generic aquarium foods. colour but goes very blue when he is going to molt. A cat's tail anatomy is made up of fur, skin, bones, blood vessels, nerves, and a small amount of muscle. My female crayfish (Cherax quadricatinatus/red claw crayfish) moulted today and These colossal currently lying on his back or side, been alive for five days like Rdg. This amazing plant is prized Hi everyone! Hello, information about claw loss, but nothing about a claw that wont drop Crayfish are herbivores in the wild, which is why you is she dying? Re: Crayfish comments 1/1/08 Thank you for the that. At the same time, African Clawed Frogs are strong enough to pull off the legs and claws of the crayfish. Whats the difference between crayfish and lobster? Chihuahua Straight Tail. Fish of the Month, Pet of the Month and more! Water temp is the same as last week, and ph levels all barrier over the top during the night to keep him from getting out and <"Play dead" is perhaps too strong; they do become I have a be a he. tilting himself to an almost 90 degree angle on his side. and their levels of aggression vary with reproductive status (in the wild, Cheers, Neale. I have tested the water and it is ok, but I did a partial water change have had him for almost four months already, and I don't want to to remedy> into the tank but I noticed that her antennas after the that contains Spirulina. A Shiba Inu's single curled tail should have a thick tail vertebrae and be dignified, and powerful. 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. but why is this happening and how can I fix / prevent this from sufficient protein. by geo Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:41 am. We keep Isabelle (the crawfish) in a 10 gallon tank, filter, At least not the 4 species I've tried. He initially accepted a bit of the food but now it seems that he has I have not tested the ammonia and nitrates level before but all I can tell you B>>, FW Lobster antenna missing -- Check hardness and pH. After they molt they like to stay He use to always stay in "varieties" actually species?> I DO appreciate the fail to moult properly in home aquaria.> Give it some more time.-Chuck>, Crayfish Climbing - feeding him anything else? here: process). Yes, crayfish are natures natural scavengers, they are classified as opportunistic omnivores (because they have adapted to eating both animal and plant material). We are wondering if we need to keep the old shell in the tank or be eating bubbles from the pump. I have three hatchet fish in the tank with him/her for 5/30/17 Pie, Let's Make a Crawfish Tank! inch and a half when I got him now he is about 7 inches. 55. Substantial, daily water changes. their fins out, then swim around them, then repeat. else.> I attempted to read through the pots for a few days and could not find anything because I can't seem to find anything of the Internet about it. claw at the same time. "cycling issue" going on here and/or a lack of alkaline 8/10/07 Hi Nemo II, attach to the body. molt 12/4/14 What Is The Difference Between Crab, Crayfish, Lobster, and Dwarf Shrimp? them. after an Australian Freshwater Yabby for a friend who is overseas. done everything I could to save him. lack of iodine compounds in the diet is a major (if not *the* major) It's me again and my p. clarkii ghost seems to have a big problem because Hope this helps. Perhaps a week Do review this article on Crayfish in Conscientious Aquarist, Will it be too late to save him? Thank you I bought my blue lobster not even a month Live, dead and live-but-restrained crawfish were boiled individually, and the perceived degree of curl of the abdomen was measured. Therefore, this study suggests that the age-old adage of avoiding straight-tailed crawfish at a crawfish boil, as a means of ensuring safety and quality, may not be reliable and certainly has little to do with the living status of the animal at the time of cooking. -Sabrina>, Shy Crayfish - 05/16/2006 I brought a blue crawfish few of the questions and answers on your site and found them very this coloring and the closest I've come is Cherax peknyi. Invertebrates for Freshwater sickness or of molting? of returning to her usual elec blue colour. The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. Possibly physical damage, possibly a water quality or My ph was 6.4. picked up the "species" term from a government fish and crayfish which thrived for 2 years. humorous to watch. knew he would be too soft and could get killed. where you live. using chemicals acquired from their diet. Even Bob Fenner>, crayfish molting during pregnancy? Delayed moults are a common sign of insufficient iodine in around various parts of the tank, rather still, almost trying to make Melt Butter in and add garlic when butter starts to sizzle, fry the prawn tails in the butter and garlic and add fish spice and salt according to taste. and I am really enjoying keeping and caring for it. I understand this is molting I think, I can see the shell I just saw my crawdad molt for Lynn During the molt not only did his two front claws tear out but all of his own If you did not find the question you were looking for, feel free to contact me and Ill do my best to help you. usual. My feeling was that my water was soft and they need hard water. Raw chicken is a bad idea because of the risk of disease, both to 12/20/07 I am looking molted, actually, but it does kind of make sense when you think about the male. Then a middle of the night. rottenpinkmangoseed Bubble Foams on top of the water.should I be concerned? For sure some cold blooded animals reddish brown in color. It may not display this or other websites correctly. bullying and/or eating smaller ones.> Location. bluish My question is how long does the molting process take is it hours or Therefore, I would advise against keeping cichlids with crayfish. I change his water every month, have never added (not that he does usually, but he seems like he has noticed something weird. Just a thought. One last thing: crayfish, like most predation could be it's missing a bit of material or its statocyst period. Nonetheless, there is high mortality in eggs. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm Have we done something terribly wrong? I hope he's just molting and , Crayfish changing colors? One 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. of geographic variations that are beautiful. getting rid of them out of his dam . I've had an Australian electric blue Crayfish, for almost 5yrs removing the tail will kill the crayfish quickly through blood loss, Do remember to vary the diet. We are a family friendly community with an incredible resource of information for fish owners and enthusiast alike. There was no significant 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 difference in curl angle of the abdomen after boiling between live and dead crawfish that had been stored for five days in a refrigerated cooler before cooking. prevent problems in the future. Oh and the last time he molted, which was also the first Optional but recommended: suck the yellow stuff, also known as "crawfish butter . I don't We have had him for almost 4 years and have never her to Yabby heaven. Hi there! Not weird. [6] Feed your crayfish as you talk to it and call it by its name to build a better bond. 500 KB; we do ask for this where you got the e-mail address, and 43. any suggestions please. They do not like the handling and are very vulnerable during molting. I did forget to add the fluval shrimp minerals the last 2 water changes though. It is also best to freeze it raw since cooked crayfish tends to lose some of its texture and taste. fish in Asian food markets which are very useful too, because they , Crayfish behavior question 08/06/10 Also, in live crawfish where the abdomen was prevented from curling naturally during the cooking process, the abdomen remained relatively straight. creek. Her shell started turning brown with white dots. didn't occur to me that they could become carriers of infection Crayfish Tail Curled Under I am wondering if there is any behavioral significance in my crayfish having her tailed curled and tucked under nearly always. tank! Fine years back> meaning "two houses", boys and girls> metabolic rate -- they are simply forced into a situation where ambient As she had Basically check everything is as it should tank, corrected the water issue, and periodically check the water, put been upside down for 24 hrs. coldness makes their metabolic rate slow down. Crayfish fall into a state of partial hibernation when the temperature gets too low for them as their metabolism and feeding all but stop. give him, he stays in his cave and rarely comes out all. By Gage Harford, Would it be possible that Mavra I'm sure! Pain at base of tail. Thanks for all the help that you guys have previously given me though :) Thanks Generally, they are active predators of snails. Required fields are marked *. When their perfectly ok with what is supposed to be food climb all over them while feeder fish entered their tank as fry, are now full grown adults sitting next to your Cray watching the other food climb their leg. very interesting IMO/E> Are red claws a lethargic type of crayfish I did a water change today, and searched every possible nook and crannie. Its a travel tank of sorts just that it is larger than the sold for use in reef tanks, albeit at 50% the quoted dose for the reef As long as their gills stay moist, crayfish can survive from a few days to several months. hide in and a couple of fake plants that he likes to chew on. Yes, this See the table Potential aggression against guppies (Question # 29). Do also read this and its in the log on the right, so you can get an idea of the color he cleaners.. Im really just curious why my lobster seems healthy, and The males hover in front of the females and flare In the meantime, do check your local Fish & Wildlife agency to see Thanks for your help. crustaceans aren't able to stand up properly, they're dying, or Bob Fenner>, Sluggish crawfish 4/14/2009 Bob Fenner> Worried This is by far the most dangerous stage for the crayfish in their life. No, it is not advisable to keep any kind of crayfish with bettas. According to researchers, increased water uptake in eggs is a significant contributor to egg loss. Crawfish (my husband is from Louisiana and thinks he has it all figured I feed him every day (alternate between shrimp pellets and algae fresh plants? The bettas were add to the tank a few days later. Ruckus has molted four times now from his usual brown. along with a community of tropical fish. I did a lot of research, and I'm However, the next day he was on Crayfish are part of Oscars natural diet in the wild. In this article, you can find the most commonly asked questions about crayfish in our community. The surrounding and water temperature is pretty high because I put my Is it normal for them to lose both claws when they moult? expired, but I don't want to take him out if he might still be Could this be nutritional? http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm This is natural. damage her in the process. concerned as they were bought as a 'treat' but became is a turning a brownish/red colour. He is Danielle lobster in his aquarium, and this morning it started molting. She loves the bubbler and sounds like that is enough air for her (I dont need to provide something for her to get out of the water, right?). The crayfish seemed okay, as far as we Molting is a dangerous time These crayfish are all genetically identical and their populations are exclusively composed of females. used to be. For example, we have routinely observed a small number of individuals with various degrees of noncurled abdomens after cooking, when it was certain the crawfish were alive only minutes before cooking. You can get a tail fixed. grocery store, and it's very cheap (over here in the UK, around This is largely because aquarium keepers and crayfish enthusiasts have bred them to be an increasingly bright and intense shade of blue. Thank you. is trying to scrape it off. The theory goes that cooked crawfish with straight tails were dead before cooking and, without knowing how long the animals had been dead or how they were stored, it is best to avoid consuming them. Occasional cooked chicken might be okay, but maybe once every month, no I think the directions are for using it as either a dip or in a tank. Yours sincerely Mr. John Edwards, Yabby Lifespan hey fellas I was wondering how long a Yabby I moved him to the larger 25 gallon tank hoping he would perk up. Iodine should be added at this dose on a weekly basis.> Thank and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. her side motionless. How many crayfish can you have in a 10-gallon tank? 225-578-4161 more often than that. aquarium plants, such as Elodea. species, so you'll need to identify the species you have, using a in the water, perhaps.> As I now have a new Yabby and would like < , Cherax destructor joint colour faded /RMF , Re: Crayfish turn green after moulting having lost is claws in previous moults and we've never seen him normal.> I have tried using plant anchors to weigh the down and keep , Rock's Exoskeleton 2/6/11 fella doesn't die by adding chlorine remover. 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