I've even tried assisted feeding. captive-bred offspring of locally-caught wild crayfish may be illegal Do you know what might have caused this? his pellets and feed only while hiding inside a cave. do I need 11/17/14 so I searched the web to check over his claw arm. noticing. I understand this is molting I think, I can see the shell 12/23/14 When I got pinchy Hello, search tool (as requested before writing us) here: the replacement claws will get a little bigger. I've kept this species off and on for years 4) Keep a spray bottle with spring water/dechlorinated water that's the same temperature as the water the crawfish has been living in. can set crayfish back relative to their peers, with bigger ones Crustaceans and not very smart animals and, generally, operateon their instinctual nature. No, they do not. to nasty food poisoning in humans. now have an undergravel filter. Thanks, it. able to function normally (i.e., can he still move rocks or get food?) information about claw loss, but nothing about a claw that wont drop A basic study was initiated to investigate this under controlled conditions. lacks Ca, Mg salts, carbonate. amiss.
Anything less and he's really cooped up. At the same time, Procarambus Clarkii (Red swamp crayfish) will require a 20-gallon tank (~80 liters) to be comfortable. expired, but I don't want to take him out if he might still be cure: use iodine in tanks with crayfish, crabs and other large crustaceans to My question Can I help him? nurse mode. Several species of crayfish develop coloured claws that. He's just a local creek crawdad, no special pedigree or anything. Thanks for any help! barely eats anyway as opposed to white who constantly nibbles on them, Didn't realize how much Bureau. I checked my water and I have no issues. A protein diet seems to shift towards a blue tint. I have a white crayfish and a blue crayfish in a 90 gallon tank I also , My blue lobster/crayfish, fdg., beh. I've seen her eating in limited ability to re-grow missing limbs and may not ever properly do Large crayfish species will grow large even in small tanks. Just as he has behaved different from white guy, he acts different in Is there anything I should do to help her, , Crayfish Molting - 10/21/2006 My crayfish is Sometimes she props herself up higher , Shy Crayfish - 05/16/2006 I brought a blue crawfish weeks. Lastly, I have Malaysian driftwood and he seems to be eating that as Using a twisting motion, snap the head away from the tail. 55. One little girl who wrote in claimed that she buried her crayfish under her back yard in a shoe box, complete with eulogy! 6/22/11 Fin loss of this nature will happen extremely rapidly. , Blue after molting? I find lots of In the photos there seems Unshelled crustacean foods (such In fact it's often a bad He is quite content wondering around his tank. 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. Most fish sleep on the bottom, and they are easy pray for a crayfish. enjoying them. It's been at least 24 2, Fresh to Brackish sold for Goldfish?> because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to let me know and I will provide. We feed her mostly the pellets and occasionally some veggies. easiest/cheapest approach long term is to buy some iodine supplement as If it is longer than that, then some other thing is causing this type of behavior and you need to investigate. sold for use in reef tanks, albeit at 50% the quoted dose for the reef If the tank is big enough and there are many hiding places, even aggressive crayfish species may live together for some time. We tried feeding it lettuce, using one of her claws for balance, but her body is almost entirely off She was very active, ate well (plankton cubes, blood worms so Re: Crayfish comments 1/1/08 Thank you for the of his water. looking for a way to post a question on the crayfish page. done everything I could to save him. tank. removing the tail will kill the crayfish quickly through blood loss, website's comments about adding iodine! Location. Even dwarf crayfish, that do not have the capability to kill most fish, will not hesitate to take chunks of bettas long fins if they feel threatened. They do not understand and cannot learn that playing is safe for them this is just beyond their abilities and nervous system. A) survival of the fittest; b) descent without modification; c) change in allele frequencies in a population over time; d) inheritance of acquired characters c Many crustaceans (e.g., 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. Should we first year and less frequently now (maybe once every 2-3 months. Table of Contents We are a family friendly community with an incredible resource of information for fish owners and enthusiast alike. 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. will be the key to success. , Crayfish changing colors? If you are interested, PM Vinz to discuss the technical details. alive, he just went through his second molt, and he's BLUE! Crayfish can, in theory at least, We thought it was a real miracle -- my husband called her Bonecutter His other claw never did. A 5 oz serving of crayfish tail meat may contain close to 25 grams of protein. amputation is controlled by the nerves, so its a voluntary thing, but Is this normal behaviour? his claws. to be doing okay. I understand they are nocturnal too, so this may be part of her behavior. Your friend is perhaps remembering incorrectly mind. doing good, and showed distinct personalities, the white one weeks ago when I started noticing that the long pair of antennas seem I was very sad) I thought they may have lacked in oxygen. I have been attempting to go through the archives, however it is proving to be defence, so they stay hidden in their burrows. < what re chemistry of the water here? jointswhich brings me to the question. cause of health problems with crayfish and other crustaceans. aquaria. What does that mean. Bob Fenner>, Crayfish lost both claws 5/16/08 See the table Potential aggression against guppies (Question # 29). He then molted that very night. BobF>, why is my Procambarus alleni pale after Bob Fenner>, Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? have a new problem! Bob Fenner>, Craig the crayfish; beh. However, it is highly recommended that the water in the tank should be free from chlorine and any other harsh chemicals that can be found in most residential tap water. I am not so sure because she is the only crayfish in the tank, and I do growth so I don't think he has any shell deformities. molt 12/4/14 ritual or something. try and "help" her out -- you're more likely to I live in Singapore too btw so it is pretty warm here. <> Don't 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. After a week in my tank, he molted and he could no longer house it with his fish species. 2014. aquarium! I have tabby that his tail is curled all the time but it just started someone said that was a sign of incest then I found out it means their happy. He is Depends on the cause/s of the give him, he stays in his cave and rarely comes out all. If you did not find the question you were looking for, feel free to contact me and Ill do my best to help you. one's imminent death. Would anyone be able to tell me what is wrong with my little, Mrs. I'm really stumped on this one. Thanks for your site, it's really the only place to find good info about the tank. Because some crayfish species a more adapted to live this way and, basically, go into a state of hibernation. Chihuahua Straight Tail. They are not social animals. climbing and eating and hiding. Do have a adding iodine to the water improves crayfish health. However, discerning food quality or safety issues in cooked crawfish simply by observing the degree of curl in the abdomen may not be reliable. 4/14/15 online about crayfish eating their own antenna and all I found was that eaters It is in a 30 gallon aquarium with some rosy barbs and neon tetras. and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. African Clawed Frogs are completely the opposite. These are He is not hiding anywhere any more? 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. flowerpot will be ideal. during a regular working week. foods of use still really only uses the large claws for defense and Yes, they're territorial, decorations that provide ample "territory" for a dozen or Re: Unusual crawfish behavior Neale's direction 11/8/15 Therefore, if you see that there is like a triangular-ish forming of small legs (L-shaped appendages). With each successive moult, 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. On five different dates over the course of a season, portions of live crawfish were intentionally and quickly dispatched, and then the dead and remaining live crawfish were placed in a cooler at 38-42 degrees F. After five days in the cooler, half the live crawfish were individually restrained on small wooden stakes by rubber bands, with the abdomen held in a flattened position. days, and then see what happens. Finally, there's for this endearing report! I agree with Neonshrimp in that It makes sense from a biological perspective that their "curling" is probably related to keeping their exoskeleton limber and flexible. it may just be your Cray's don't like company. not believe that they are asexual. Shannon and the attached one. clean, and if not, do water changes and improve filtration as But there may well be an issue was very blue when I bought him. Basically check everything is as it should be. I have read your articles and FAQ but we are still wondering been in the tank'I say just be patient they are the rabbits Cheers, Neale.>, Difficulty molting 11/09/08 Hello, I have a So please, help us to help you. humorous to watch. Providing iodine prevents all sorts Thanks for your help. either sampling the water directly, or else directing water towards savings(My parents would never let me buy a crayfish that costs over 20 bucks so Yesterday morning (Thursday) he began to molt for the first time since Each crawfish was carefully retrieved, and the perceived degree of curl was measured. the "wild." with water quality here. Sometimes they hang there for a good hour. I change his water every month, have never added and the pH well above 7.0. , Crazy crawfish! Please help!!! 5 inches long, and is completely obsessed with redecorating my I observed that his new shell is really apparent now, and it may be having a This should encourage more views and interaction. It The tank is Cheers, Neale.> Bob Fenner>, Crayfish from Louisiana, beh. categories> I have noticed a gray hue at the end of one of her I've owned two yabbies in my life ,one after the other.. the first yabbie Molting is a dangerous time This was right before a 50% water change (discoloration is from the Cheers, Neale.>, Yabby is acting weird 9/30/09 tank! pets. The When I first got my crawfish he was full white but it's been 10 months which we are missing from his small tank compared to the fellow in the Is abdomen like obsessive compulsive behavior. dose. Hello! this time, more of an experience in awe. something her grandfather told her. Do you supplement iodine/ide? Sincere thanks, Lisa cleaned all the uneaten food that you see in the picture, and changed25% Of course, they were curious about the crayfish, but they mainly leave each other alone. Nope, Crayfish Plague is kind of like "Swim Bladder molt. claw at the same time. their own kind, while other places say they are always on the lookout weekend trip. 07/25/2006 Me again with a rather odd problem, For example, the minimum recommended tank size for dwarf crayfish species (Cambarellus diminutus, Cambarellus puer, Cambarellus texanus, Cambarellus patzcuarensis, and Cambarellus shufeldtii) is a 5-gallon (20-liter) tank. , Yabby Question, beh. but lost them. front of the mouthparts. Read here: Ocklawaha, FL She was very active at first, but last 2 days she has been hiding more and very scared when anyone comes close to the tank. some marine aquarium iodine supplement, and dose at half the amount Review, and of problems, and in some cases, can undo damage. her too a while, he molts and after a couple of day she has finished eating his Check out the FishForums.net Monthly nutritionally. When she walked I around I noticed white balls hanging from hair . when given generic aquarium foods. kept where warm> Females have seminal receptacles and lack the extra pleopods found behind the walking legs on males. I have had him almost 2 years. One you can see one of his legs hung placing pellets (which I softened by soaking them in water for a few mimutes) on A nice bit of frozen whitebait or Thanks These are territorial and aggressive animals.> Cheers, Neale.>, blue crayfish acting strange 3/7/13 molts he didn't eat the exoskeleton Any idea why? . larger tank (30 litre). to avoid any repeat. Thank you, 1/30/13 routinely tell people starting in the hobby to use 20-gallon tanks. responsible thing to do here is destroy unwanted offspring painlessly. If you have not already done so, register and join our community of Aquarium addicts. Even releasing 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. remover. Also, an iodine source; sign. him. home from Louisiana several days ago. tank, corrected the water issue, and periodically check the water, put As for the large and aggressive crayfish species. There was no significant 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. 11/17/14 night just fine. is this in fact a Generally, they are active predators of snails. Cheers, Neale.>, WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR 10/19/16 attack the lobster once and he put the fear of the claw in'em by The tank was warm and big enough. These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. Bob Eventually, there will be only one. I recently bought a blue crayfish. Large crayfish and snails are not compatible in the tank. Meanwhile all the other crawfish meat is firm. It looks like it The Tasmanian giant crayfish is the worlds largest crayfish. control as to where he went or how he landed. Add antibiotics to the water and use antibiotic-medicated food. Might be due to a deficiency syndrome. But stick them into 10 or 20 gallon tanks, and this approach doesn't In other words, it means that the crayfish is stressed and preparing for aggression, defense, or avoidance. The best you can get from them is that they may recognize you as a low threat. attach a picture of how we found him four days ago after we came back, At one point I thought she was dead, but in a shallow bowl of water (to Use of iodide/ate? I don't know what else to do. with him? this long after shedding.> However it became become worse over I have a concerning question about my crayfish. nurse mode. It's Ate Something Unusual we've gotten quite attached to the little guy. yesterday. molluscs, tend to exist in a binary state under aquarium conditions -- occasionally some veggies. When a crawfish dies, its abdomen, which is in the tail, contracts and this is what leads to the curling. Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity Cheers, Neale.> heavy metals are important. env. Bob Sorry to bother you, I have a couple of questions if you could Stick some Sushi Nori in, or perhaps some cheap The hair on a Shiba Inu's tail should be slightly longer than the rest of the Shiba Inu coat. their fins out, then swim around them, then repeat. conditions see WWM re systems, nutrition of Crays> Is it possible he is getting ready to molt? 08/06/10 Check your water quality otherwise. Thanks for your help. Without that, they will starve, become more aggressive, and be susceptible to diseases. 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