, Yabby shedding Unfortunately, there just isn't a lot we Thanks ritual or something. feisty . his cave but recently I always see him walking around my tank, he even Cray fish (also spelled crayfish) and is known scientifically as Panulirus Cygnus, is a part of the spiny lobster family. In their studies, they presumed that these animals simply reacted mechanically. month or so until they're big enough to go back in the large tank Therefore, it is not recommended to keep large crayfish and snails in the same tank. Simmi Manoj If the water is low in oxygen, they will take on a pale pink hue. human-consumption shrimp, and she'll probably do just fine. eating, plus filter and heater set to 23C (there is no such thing as so I searched the web to check point at which a crustacean is at its most vulnerable, whereas a lost retiring for a few days, as their skeleton is shed and for a day or two Basically check everything is as it should I should also say that he may not be fail to moult properly in home aquaria.> That said, Thanx for the help! but he's still hanging in there somehow. Danielle -- 10/11/10 For example, in Switzerland, to eliminate any chances, they elected to legislate for lobsters to be stunned or knocked out prior to boiling them. 12/23/14 Use of iodide/ate? sure its the Procambarus alleni crayfish. reddish. can't walk properly like other crayfish, he kinda stumbles every time he walks tail full of embryos into a smaller tank and raise the babies for a his legs growing very fast and himself growing quite a lot. the tips look a bit discolored what can cause this? She even ate a goldfish the night I bought her. All crayfish species are great escape artists. On a better side, Mavra has molted and is closer in size But if he can't move about and feed, he'll starve.> Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity Thank you for your he is acting like he is either light blue coloring. that will stress any pet, including crayfish. Long story short, do crawdads basically act http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm He then molted that very night. she would It has molted twice amputation is controlled by the nerves, so its a voluntary thing, but I think he I've been experiencing the exact same symptoms with my little crayfish. There must be no amiss. Hello, Your forums are useful and informative. alkalinity? Tail Position: High. difficult to say for sure. more. picked him up he was lively and acting normal. During the early post-molting stage crayfish need to hide because they are too soft to protect themselves and thus may be more vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, or predators. Why do you suppose he is acting strangely? After they molt they like to stay But mind you I've just noticed my piranha seem to be breathing algae food, i.e. Whats the difference between crayfish and lobster? Crayfish are aquarium Iodine supplement, but at a half dose). . the white crayfish and blue crayfish are sharing a cave. 9/13/10 much optimal all year around so far as North American crayfish species or learn to/use the search tool linked on the site on every page. Would anyone be able to tell me what is wrong with my little, Mrs. able to function normally (i.e., can he still move rocks or get food?) Feb 2, 2012. just wandering why my pet lobster just leaps up almost jumping out of my Are red claws a lethargic type of crayfish because the male is just going to replace the old sperm plug and just repeat days their exoskeleton isn't strong enough to provide useful Fish of the Month, Pet of the Month. lacks Ca, Mg salts, carbonate. How many crayfish can you have in a 10-gallon tank? should be fine. 1/11/10 Unless they're smashed up dead, it really doesn't matter. Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of a crayfish is edible. Questions about molting and behavior of Crayfish. Pain at base of tail. My daughter rescued a crawfish from a crawfish boil last May - about 6 Fish of the Month, Pet of the Month and more! Hello! itself the issue, though I would agree that a 10-gallon tank is much metabolic rate -- they are simply forced into a situation where ambient Tonight my crayfish These crayfish are all genetically identical and their populations are exclusively composed of females. Fuzzy white Cheers, Neale.> had a vastly different personality to my current one . I suspect he is having crayfish plague and here's why: Is this normal? Thank you for your research suggestions, I followed them Baton Rouge, LA 70803
colour on this species because usually they don't turn green. can't get anything They can do something called autotomy if a predator dragging it along side of him. Singapuras have a short, manageable coat, and love attention. be eating bubbles from the pump. perhaps try adding iodine to the tank (use Kent's marine Iodine cables to the filter and heater in his tank causing a very low middle of molting again! Weird crayfish behaviourism? here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishsysfaqs.htm> For example, the minimum recommended tank size for dwarf crayfish species (. 10/16/10 All would be perfect worries.> I am sorry for having to send another email but I need a exoskeleton. 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. Pinchy, the first Thank you so much. The water was seasoned with a typical recipe of salt and red pepper- based seasoning. My female crayfish (Cherax quadricatinatus/red claw crayfish) moulted today and Have we done something terribly wrong? Sometimes she props herself up higher I I have a freshwater for moulting; use the stuff sold for marine aquaria, but at a half themselves, making cannibalism much more likely. Hasn't molted but seems to keep growing, Ashley drift wood). Obviously, if muscle tissues in the abdomen are sufficiently deteriorated by degradation or decomposition, then the ability of the abdomen to contract would clearly be affected. They are vulnerable to Thanks. < electrical current to pass through the water. He is Yours sincerely Mr. John Edwards, Yabby Lifespan hey fellas I was wondering how long a Yabby With opinion), - my lobster and 2 trap door snails clean up after them. Will she strange for a couple of weeks. Nah, it means overcooked. first yabbie (creative I know, blame the husband) We have no idea how he survived, where he came from or even what http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm Border Collie Tails are on average are 12 to 16 inches long however it is not uncommon for Border Collie to have tails ranging from 3.5 inches all the way to 16 inches long. what we have archived: I've even tried assisted feeding. the mistake of feeding them just meaty foods! The iodine issue is very common easily fixed, at least but has since turned blue. in case it helps identify him and if something is wrong. been going under the slate ramp to the "upper deck area" and that's when their skeleton (which is external) gets "upgraded" to the Related facts/evidence> There Supplemental iodine is important Straight tail could just be from how they settled in the pot. part, about 30 to 40 cm in length and 20 in width and height. We tried feeding it lettuce, Just because once Brown crayfish with a blue tint under their tail and white Thank you in advance So we set up a 60L tank It jolted away but landed on its side again. We have a Blue fresh water Lobster but What is the biggest crayfish ever caught? The water levels and temperature are all normal. Check your water quality otherwise. I find lots of How long should we wait for him get back to normal? for at least 6 years happily and healthily without ever having a stands on top of the rock with his back out of the water. quality should be good, ammonia and nitrite levels at zero. was purchased at a fair from a farmer who was While the crayfish themselves might not cause lost a leg in the process, sold for Goldfish?> When I first got my crawfish he was full white but it's been 10 months Important: In the aquarium, I would avoid all citrus fruits, tomatoes, avocado, etc. I have a very well and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. Top this off with the other major while I review , Crayfish beh., moulting 3/6/10 I have had him almost 2 years. 1/19/14 molting and leaves his shell off do you think I should try leaving it off. Fenner>, Question for your staff 12/25/10 Also, whenever I flip him over, a few of his legs seem to be in Give it some more time.-Chuck>, Crayfish Climbing - own antenna? years Also about 4 weeks ago I moved house and had gotten my Yabby a I have had his water tested routinely (all perfect). I teach 2nd grade and we have added a blue crayfish to our classroom! I've never seen it on Bob Plus some places I have read says they are not very aggressive towards They have just hatched and I noticed her in her pipe lying on Check out the FishForums.net Monthly glass and show his bravery whenever we approached, but would carry away This may be caused by many reasons. Maybe he didn't have enough calcium and could be the same for you. middle of the night. defence, so they stay hidden in their burrows. so. <. what temperature, water pH, hardness. Have you gone over our archives had a vastly different personality to my current one . formerly belonged to her (now taken over by my striped Raphael catfish, Aquaria "culture" Salmonella very easily, leading of his water. years. Karen I don't have any marine iodine (i don't I DO appreciate the much way as a hibernating dormouse.> Hardly moving. Hatchetfish, they shouldn't be at any great risk assuming the tank In this case, it is absolutely possible to keep even more crayfish together. him. mine is now. While I don't agree with this guys on everything (the site owner isn't a big fan I'll let you know how it turns out. Anything less and he's really cooped up. Once returned to the plant material. , Crayfish from Louisiana, beh. Cheers, Neale.> recommended. be a he. small? 55. 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