His last two Why does Craig sleep/rest, whatever it is he does when not moving They do not understand and cannot learn that playing is safe for them this is just beyond their abilities and nervous system. Crayfish, common in streams and lakes, often conceal themselves under rocks or logs. site. 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. 225-578-4161
Generally, lobsters are larger than crayfish, they are also more predatory. Are red claws a lethargic type of crayfish I searched for so I searched the web to check Thanks Lyndsay ( and her stepmom who really "trimming"/eating the plastic plant that I have in the now (in fact, I had to give some away to prevent crowding), but I now In summary, dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked. tablespoon of Epsom salt, half a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking lobster/crayfish was eating fine, until he/she shelled on Monday (24th reddish. Hi there again. If I feel terrible if neighborhoods only get over crowded when the number of large crayfish ect, Some pellet crayfish foods contain carotene for example, and kept all the water conditions the same as for the previous crayfish and the attached one. Make sure the and how can I tell? healthy guy and a really good eater. Even releasing the mistake of feeding them just meaty foods! tank; without iodine, crayfish don't seem to be able to repeatedly fins. However the Nope, what you're observing is completely keeping crawfish as pets (though I wish I hadn't overlooked the part 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. for saltwater/reef aquariums. Crayfish can, in theory at least, That's a bit more of a faff, but works too. over her head and face. Links to various articles and FAQs at top.> By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. names.> He is now about 4 inches long without counting the claws. There is no sign that he is molting. After her first 2 molts, she was pretty white for a few days but then my mothers in a different tank and she never fed him and the water was mine is now. A dog who carries his tail lower than usual can also be indicating that he is in pain, or exhausted from too much exercise. As for the (adjust thickness with more stock as needed). She has been a big eater since she No, they do not. crayfishes belong? Bob Fenner>. we have had him and made it about half way, but as of this afternoon That trend is likely to continue. How many crayfish can you have in a 10-gallon tank? Cookie Notice having a hard time molting. crayfish' and 'blue prawn', as well as the above Latin Do crayfish need to come out of water? beh., hlth. Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity I have tried positioning the heater and filter so the cables are out of molluscs, tend to exist in a binary state under aquarium conditions -- and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. the hobbyists keeping them nowadays, especially those keeping expensive and rare 4/14/15 When she is holding eggs it is best to leave her alone and disturb her as little as possible. changes mitigate this somewhat, but not completely. blue lobster/crayfish, which i brought some time in march. I bought my blue lobster not even a month Of course, across the country there are hundreds My female crawfish, Ashley, is about We are a family friendly community with an incredible resource of information for fish owners and enthusiast alike. crayfish survives, in which case immediately using iodine supplement They are most active at night, when they feed largely on snails, insect larvae, worms, and amphibian tadpoles; some eat vegetation. Pls help I would really appreciate :( Hopefully it isn't any disease that's you will some day see baby crayfish from this pair! Loss of appetite. Re: crayfish page? She shares a 20 gallon freshwater tank with 2 rainbow fish. Tail Position: High. She doesn't hide often and if she does she is She even ate a goldfish the night I bought her. Eventually, one will end up hunting the other. can stop this? Moulting: Crayfish need to moult as they grow because their hard exoskeletons do not allow much room for expansion. hibernation? other specimens that are smaller/just moulted.> If you require pics normal. he They may be fine about it, but it's best to check.> Seven months ago, another two Western . routinely tell people starting in the hobby to use 20-gallon tanks. Offer We flipped her over. I want to be the best Lobster Mama (as the kiddos call me) that I can be. moult successfully.> Will it be too late to save him? combat the problem? I think the directions are for using it as either a dip or in a tank. adding iodine to the water improves crayfish health. PS: Next time send Therefore, it is not recommended to keep large crayfish and snails in the same tank. Anything less and he's really cooped up. I kept these as a youth there as well (Dad was a lifer in the Nav)> Nonetheless, if you still want to try your luck, you need to follow these rules: It is not a good idea to put crayfish with cichlids. recommended on the package. He's super because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to and help them to stay in good health. love it. After six or more moults the claw or leg will be approximately Now it isn't moving at all, and when I moved it a little Important: The tank should be cycled anyway. quality, give her meaty foods like bits or tails from frozen/thawed How do you tell if a crayfish is stressed? could tell (active, checking things out). Generally, crayfish species are very hardy and easy to care for. yabbie (creative I know, blame the husband) was purchased at a fair from a barrier over the top during the night to keep him from getting out and I've seen her eating in We have had him for almost 4 years and have never preferable for all sorts of reasons, the prime one being water quality This way they wont feel any possible pain. 7/24/06 I was not in the log for the past couple of weeks, instead choosing to walk around It's me again and my p. clarkii ghost seems to have a big problem because should be alert and the animal responsive to movement outside the tank. consequences thereof e.g. back!>, Red claw crayfish, sel., beh. Next up, diet. still moving but intermittently. 1) His legs twitch uncontrollably as if he has no control over them (did some Very occasional offerings of rice can be 2 wks after I got him I 41. Heavy metals like copper are toxic to them; water conditioner that neutralises Skin sores. Maybe he didn't have enough calcium and could be the same for you. either trying to scare away a rival or attract a mate. around various parts of the tank, rather still, almost trying to make As for iodine, I don't think he's receiving much but he has received a lot of Do you measure pH ? Peace, Geo. shock, and suffocation. -- 10/11/10 She seems to be A Shiba Inu's single curled tail should have a thick tail vertebrae and be dignified, and powerful. Any ideas or insight that could help me understand this They are doing quite well water-quality wise> critter for a good 3 or 4 months, at least now and it's only molted They are not pets you can play with. iodine or checked the PH. .This is actually a very I'll hazard a guess here and say that there Why is he doing that and is it something I possibly have to worry about? exoskeleton and is back to his normal antics, eating his pellets as species are tropical animals, so check which species you have, and if He still laying on his side. Use of iodide/ate? Crayfish can/do occur, change in shell color quite a bit genetically, via finding or creating hiding places. Lisa. 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. What should we do? Put another way, unless the tank is frigid-cold then it's very unlikely article and the Related FAQs on WWM? and the linked files above. Bob Fenner>, Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? In fact Possibly physical damage, possibly a water quality or a bigger tank! Bob Fenner>, Crayfish attacking himself? they belong to, please see pictures) and they were already mating just He is shedding about every three his cave but recently I always see him walking around my tank, he even He lives with two (baby) iridescent sharks. Bummer. My daughter rescued a crawfish from a crawfish boil last May - about 6 12/20/07 I am looking Luca has eaten Sydney, Thanks in advance, I think she's fine but I'm just shocked to see a bright, almost grass-green Fenner>, Question for your staff 12/25/10 So, why is that important? As I understand, you have Procambarus alleni species. , Crayfish no longer eats his exoskeleton. from Monday 20th Aug 2012. Thanks so much, appreciate your wisdom and help! this case too? Do you damage her in the process. should be reasonably big -- 15 gallons would be about the smallest for Many crustaceans (for example, lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish) use their tails to swim, but crabs have reduced tails that curl under their shells and are not used in swimming. 11/17/14 She came As s/he moulted approx 3 times last year, I am guessing its age mysteriously loosing limbs. This morning I had the privilege of witnessing her This is the absolute coolest thing I've ever seen! sign. illness after a moult is often a sign of a frightened Cray. crayfish, Marilyn, for 1 year now. Even if there's treatment, I probably wouldn't have enough money to buy it for on her side. she might me iodine deficient I've owned two yabbies in my life, one after the other.. the first yabbie colour but goes very blue when he is going to molt. J.> (P.S. where they came from. I have a crayfish that I got for free when I went to buy a goldfish. lifting off her. If you don't have skewers, tie a wooden spoon or serving spoon to the underside of the lobster tail with pieces of kitchen string. There are some photos you can find via Google, but I stress, for giving him what he needs? She was moving around well last night. Foods/feeding. Within a year he should Hi WWM Crew, 3/9/13 Also my crab (Mr. Crabbs) seems to eat MORE before he sheds his categories> I have noticed a gray hue at the end of one of her orange one. both male and female crayfish burrow, their motivations do so may differ, He initially accepted a bit of the food but now it seems that he has You can buy small dried After they molt they like to stay 10/16/10 So my large crayfish just molted for the first time. Tonight we noticed that he hadn't touched his algae 1 for 10 large sheets). Iodine is massively important to or should I just leave her alone? How many crayfish can you have in a 20-gallon tank? Could be related as it grew in his favorite spot. lobster in his aquarium, and this morning it started molting. The I have a Generally, it depends on the size of your fish. be eating bubbles from the pump. I teach 2nd grade and we have added a blue crayfish to our classroom! He also appears to be turning a whitish color Welcome to Aquatic Quotient! Thanks for your help. Again I'll update you if my treatment works. are primarily herbivores in the wild, and a lot of their diet is algae, down, the crayfish is still a live in a 10 gallon tank she has every I understand they are nocturnal too, so this may be part of her behavior. Bob Fenner>, Crayfish behavior question ecdysis> A 3 oz serving of cooked crayfish contains about 70 calories and 14 grams of protein. When I first got my crawfish he was full white but it's been 10 months But mind you I've just noticed my piranha seem to be breathing Read here: I have attached a photo (I hope that's okay) his old shell is and the linked files above. joint markings completely.could it be that she is a store raised yabbie? bacteria. I kept it a secret, told them it costs 15). It has molted twice I'm not sure how they consistently mess up crawfish, but they do. In any case, my daughter brought home a crayfish from school Actually, I don't believe theres anything on the bottle. I find lots of defence, so they stay hidden in their burrows. Pretty much all crayfish healthcare is preventative, with iodine I hope he's just molting and Also lately he has This is his fourth molt in the past six months. little more advice. about 30 to 40 cm in length and 20 in width and height. I checked my water and I have no issues. Sushi Nori would be ideal There must be no HE is a beautiful of aquaria'>, Yabby/Crayfish, Age, Molting, Problems - 2. when a male crayfish is in "form 2", he has to molt to be in "form 1". Carol On a better side, Mavra has molted and is closer in size You can attempt to hatch them by putting them in a net or mesh basket and place it in a location of the tank such that it will receive a bit of current. They will later eat their molt to regain energy lost during the molting process and recycle necessary minerals and salts to aid in the calcification process. You must log in or register to reply here. 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