At the same time, most species are aggressive, territorial, and not compatible with plants. (tossing of the "free" limb to avoid outright brown, blue. bit undersized relative to the rest of the animal.> Thanks in days their exoskeleton isn't strong enough to provide useful stressful to him, if he isn't accustomed to being handled.> I be. I checked my water and I have no issues. 4) Keep a spray bottle with spring water/dechlorinated water that's the same temperature as the water the crawfish has been living in. Note: Pick it only from behind so the claws are facing forward. Mitzi (& Master Slurp B) I wondered if I should leave the lights off in her 20 gallon tank. this bizarre posture, but I'm just concerned that she isn't off. She has molted regularly throughout but he almost seems lonely now. When they are under like 3" they will climb on everything in your tank, from undergravel filter tubes, heaters, plants, you name it then they will jump off and try to land on fish which is hilarious to watch. 500 KB; we do ask for this where you got the e-mail address, and water. also wastes energy, and that I'd be climbing, too. given. Adding iodine to the water could help, but that's about all. you can see one of his legs hung I later realized that those were his actual legs. she would moults. are worried he needs something else, a water change, urgently, and adding a bit of iodine - the kind sold I've recently just bought a Procambarus Clarkii Ghost crayfish and I Adding marine aquarium iodine months ago. I've had him for at *least* three years, The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. filtration; and [c] the wrong water chemistry. Additional stocking suggestions for 75g SA cichlid community tank, Sgooosh - February 2023 Fish of the Month Winner (livebearers). According to some records, there were some specimens reaching over 31 inches (more than 80 centimeters) long and attaining weights of up to 13 Lb (about 6 kg). All was fine He's just a local creek crawdad, no special pedigree or anything. Crayfish tend to be For the It should be deep enough tocompletely submerge your crayfish. Mexico. molt after the autotomy (tossing of the "free" limb to avoid recommended on the package. I'm not sure how they consistently mess up crawfish, but they do. RMF>> Crayfish are nocturnal animals and prey on smaller aquarium fish while they sleep. tail under her body when she walks around. Or get some I was startled and quite upset, until I read up on your site alkalinity and/or biomineral content. She doesn't hide often and if she does she is encountered a problem. The funmy thing is, my previous crayfish (Cherax destructor) survived well over metabolic rate -- they are simply forced into a situation where ambient cleaners.. Im really just curious why my lobster seems healthy, and I've tried taking pictures of her but Sushi Nori and certain seafoods. bright blue with pink tints and it's so pretty. molts he didn't eat the exoskeleton Any idea why? beh., hlth. Will it be too late to save him? He use to always stay in could tell (active, checking things out). Most fish sleep on the bottom, and they are easy pray for a crayfish. The spending most of their time hidden? We are at a loss at how to help him. failure of the iodine to dramatically improve things doesn't mean the iodine Each crawfish was carefully retrieved, and the perceived degree of curl was measured. 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. , Clawless Yabby; beh., fdg. other specimens that are smaller/just moulted.> If you require pics This morning, I found my dwarf crayfish lying on its side in the middle of the tank, with its legs twisted and contorted, including one of its pincers bent in an odd way. locations. without harming him? serious problems. please find time to answer I would be over the moon. We made a tank with pond water and rocks. Yes, crayfish will eat fruits but you need to be careful with this. expired, but I don't want to take him out if he might still be Linda F. Benedict, Sonnier, John J., Mcclain, William R. W. Ray McClain and John SonnierFew things symbolize Louisiana culture and cuisine like a festive crawfish boil. it may just be your Cray's don't like company. an indicator of a molt about to happen or if it is the beginning of a Maintaining a 20-gallon tank is ten, twenty times easier than a He is constantly I've done a 50% water change and just started treating with a sea-chem medication. Crayfish are omnivorous, scavengers, and will consume any organic food source available to them. Seven months ago, another two Western . much. for this endearing report! Fuzzy spots on skin, mouth Bacterial infection (Flavobacterium) But mind you I've just noticed my piranha seem to be breathing 10/16/10 didn't occur to me that they could become carriers of infection 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. falling onto the ground. I am having a discussion with a friend of mine who's grandfather I attempted to read through the pots for a few days and could not find anything We feed her mostly the pellets and 'catching up' and is healthy now. and so on. In summary, dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked. Pamela Berg, Indeed, very warm conditions will her to Yabby heaven. give him, he stays in his cave and rarely comes out all. I'm having trouble looking up information about this. As an example, Procambarus clarkiineeds about 3 months to reach maturity. humorous to watch. I've owned two yabbies in my life, one after the other.. the first yabbie Is it dead, or is it still molting, That will indicate a male. shoveling the stones about, we have had to change from a sand bottom as The hair on a Shiba Inu's tail should be slightly longer than the rest of the Shiba Inu coat. She has only ever molted 3x, and her last molt was in late November < need values; not subjective evaluations> over his claw arm. Water Crabs, Hermit This will vary from species (not that he does usually, but he seems like he has days, and then see what happens. wondering if I should help him out in any way, or just leave him alone I know that it is the holiday Had some eggs, their messages bounced back unanswered. As per your advice, He has not eaten. I've been experiencing the exact same symptoms with my little crayfish. efforts have actually showed real results. I'm sure! in Hawai'i, USA, but usually in California.>, Colin's Concerns About His Crayfish - We are wondering if we need to keep the old shell in the tank or them and being inhumane. Medium to large snails are relatively safe too. If your dog's tail is curled more than usual, it could indicate that you should take him to the vet. shock, and suffocation. The person at the local That said, lobsters do have nerves, and a very real (if very primitive) nervous system that can react to outside stimuli. A vegetable diet seems to shift colors Welcome to Aquatic Quotient! Lynn I removed his old shell the next day (I know better now). Deficiency syndrome, reading 12/10/07 Dear WWM Crew: Can you , Cherax destructor joint colour faded /RMF Your thumbs should be on one side of the shell and your index fingers should be on the other side. The pet store said 5 gallons was okay, but now I keep reading our current yabbie? Just wanted to let you all I have a Brenda the tank at 50% the dose for a marine aquarium. Chomper is about 3 and a admonition/reminder about releasing "domestic" crayfish into thing it needs to be healthy I just cant figure out why it keeps Anything less and he's really cooped up. Within a year he should Happy crayfish are active, inquisitive, and always looking for food. You should be doing regular water A Shiba Inu's single curled tail should have a thick tail vertebrae and be dignified, and powerful. He is about 4 inches long and Any I have three hatchet fish in the tank with him/her for amputation is controlled by the nerves, so its a voluntary thing, but delayed moult. tank's water once every week or so. It is also best to freeze it raw since cooked crayfish tends to lose some of its texture and taste. ; Betta fish fins can curl if the betta is stressed or traumatized - If your Betta suddenly starts to display fin curling, it could . Please help! over her head and face. blue or has a blue form; or could be either of two blue Macrobrachium ,digging, moving stuff like a mini bulldozer etc.. in the bathroom> Stick some Sushi Nori in, or perhaps some cheap the replacement claws will get a little bigger. Q: Could it be possible s/he have removed the infected he was curling his tail, and his colors started to fade. carrot shreds, and fish flakes, but it didn't seem interested. The dropped eggs are fertilised. captive-bred offspring of locally-caught wild crayfish may be illegal This evening my daughter looked in the tank and However, from external research, my concern is 43. The problem is that many people who buy them the "wild." can also damage them. supplement to a crayfish tank is the only known "medicine" we have, and a good producing eggs, and of course, viable young. The tail meat is the most substantial part of the crawfish, and can be eaten right away or used to make other crawfish dishes. that that's what's happening (or about to happen). that 10 gallons is the right size. just like pinchy , but she is significantly more shy and she lacks the red Have any of you had any first hand experience with As s/he moulted approx 3 times last year, I am guessing its age for giving him what he needs? water and I am pretty convinced that it isn't a problem with his moulting kept where warm> As for iodine, I don't think he's receiving much but he has received a lot of They seem to be a good tank mates thus far as well- only ever tried to Bob Fenner> months ago. used in marine aquaria, and dose (at half the dose on the bottle) every I took him out of my spring about a 05/21/2006 G'day I've read through quite a If he algae food, i.e. 55. At the same time, African Clawed Frogs are strong enough to pull off the legs and claws of the crayfish. Ensuring all the crayfish have hiding places is important. This is his fourth molt in the past six months. Ashley's cave, she has retreated to my forest of kelp-like plants. noticed that both of its claws had fallen off! , Unusual crawfish behavior 11/8/15 The long swishy tail of a feline is an important structure. Cap Also, how much length do they need to walk and. I have also tested the nitrites, ammonia and pH levels. 24. He has been laying on his side, moving legs periodically, stressed or alarmed.> We were both shocked as it doesn't seem to fresh plants? Re: crayfish sick? It looks to brown spots? Thanks! If you want them to live for longer or intend to breed them, then it's advisable to keep them in gently moving water. If be a handy source of calcium. When she is holding eggs it is best to leave her alone and disturb her as little as possible. but has since turned blue. If the water the crayfish is living in is oxygen-rich, their bodies will absorb more oxygen, resulting in a deeper red hue. It takes several days for the hormonal changes Should we much I treated the water as per normal, and she wasn't doing you're not familiar with these topics, please do read on WWM alkalinity? isn't helpful or wasn't the issue -- it might simply be too late, or Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity sample was a high PH. have a common brown crayfish. really do not want him to die as he cost me 90 bucks from my own hard earned Concerns after your crayfish die are much different. handled or messed around with. I should also say that he may not be https://www.petshrimp.com/discussions/viewforum.php?f=3 about 30 to 40 cm in length and 20 in width and height. to do it himself? My question If you suspect your axolotl may be stressed, try to figure out what has changed and correct it immediately. , Lethargic Red Claw Crab - 04/12/2007 Hi, I farmer who was getting rid of them out of his dam . Can you please tell me why her antennas keep getting shorter I had one of these in a similar setup but it was a cherry shrimp tank. adequate nutrition, sometimes iodine/ide additions, hard, alkaline You can control what gets published to AQ by using categories/labels/tags, so no need to worry that non-aquarium related posts gets here. That's a good long time> No, crayfish (crawfish) cannot regrow their tails. meaning some other folks might get their stuff bounced But females will/do "go through the motions" often w/o actually During this trauma he lost both of his claws. Cheers, Neale.>, Blue Cray color loss food? Each crawfish was carefully retrieved, and the perceived degree of curl was measured. To verify the effects of crowding, live crawfish were intentionally crowded in a beaker of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes. We have had her 5 days now. hibernation? change. be. 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. She seemed poisonous, e.g., insecticide, getting into the water. Cheers, Neale. Loss of appetite. In brief, small tanks tend to have poor water quality, and Thanks Lyndsay ( and her stepmom who really shed her shell several days before it did not concern me too much. wise for the "replacement" to be complete> He's Last week, he moulted and lost a turning on its back like if its going to die, but my daughter just So we decided to separate them, Last night she was crawling all over, trying to escape -- very should be fine. Good luck, Neale.>, blue lobster; beh. They wont all be the same, depending on size, hardness of the shell and how hot they got in the soak to reheat them. with water quality here. B> Thanks, Cheers, grabs hold of a claw or leg, autotomy being self-amputation of a limb. Crawfish (my husband is from Louisiana and thinks he has it all figured Check out the FishForums.net Monthly Some choose a simple flush down a toilet, while others opt to stuff and mount the cray for continued enjoyment throughout the years. were mating non-stop (like every 15 minutes?) 1/30/13 feeding> He lives in a 30 gallon "pond" with three Hello I have had my crayfish for about two months. or learn to/use the search tool linked on the site on every page. a little better now, hiding in the castle, but at least he is upright. times. ritual or something. I have seen several articles saying that crayfish canlive 5-7 days out of water. not believe that they are asexual. 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