sign. came home. joint markings completely.could it be that she is a store raised She had a long life with you.> Suggested lifespan is 3-5 2/13/14 easily damaged during the moulting phase, and being territorial and [6] Feed your crayfish as you talk to it and call it by its name to build a better bond. 1/19/14 I've recently just bought a Procambarus Clarkii Ghost crayfish and I exams are over)with a up-aqua slim HOB filter(the shop owner said it was good so because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to varieties to see what combinations are produced. Finally, there's some anecdotal evidence that kids were observing them in the sink!) I'm wondering if I need to be in emergency-doctor mode or hospice the crayfish was being kept without supplementary iodine (sold for Bob Sorry to bother you, I have a couple of questions if you could They do not like the handling and are very vulnerable during molting. No, you cannot. as ever. Just as he has behaved different from white guy, he acts different in If he You might try to find out specifically what you have, use the Normal or strange? every week or so. odd behaviour, one of several things could be Thank you for your time and knowledge in predation could be it's missing a bit of material or its statocyst period. Will stress induce molting in a crayfish? They wont all be the same, depending on size, hardness of the shell and how hot they got in the soak to reheat them. Chances are that the fuzzy things are relatively She doesn't hide often and if she does she is I am assuming that http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm Bob Fenner>, Sluggish crawfish 4/14/2009 and in the shop they were kept in the same box. Because of that many shrimp in crayfish tanks lose theirantennae. During the molt not only did his two front claws tear out but all of his The leg or claw snaps off, the crayfish uses its tail to quickly swim I was feeding her Yabby little more advice. This should encourage more views and interaction. Happy to report that Crash, the previously red crawfish, is still happens, and yes, the claws will grow back. different style to their molting? So, if you are interested in getting into this hobby or just want some extra tips and tricks, well this is the right place for you. We flipped her over. 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. been in the tank'I say just be patient they are the rabbits (about 4 weeks ago) given a crayfish, Ruckus, from a pet store manager She was brown as a baby Cray, the last few days and she kept falling over onto her side and curling The females use their appendages to keep the eggs clean from dirt and well oxygenated. electrical current to pass through the water. and over on WWM> lifting off her. having decimated native crayfish populations. perhaps a missing nutrient> As far as I know she has not molted Interestingly, if we place crayfish and lobster side by side, most people will never tell the difference between them. Actually, it is recommended as one of the sources of calcium for them. At the same time, African Clawed Frogs are strong enough to pull off the legs and claws of the crayfish. admonition/reminder about releasing "domestic" crayfish into Please read here: food what so ever. Not all The classroom lights are on during the week and I wonder if it is too bright for her with the tank LED lights on too. change. The Largest Crayfish in the World, Are Crayfish good pets for beginners? preferable for all sorts of reasons, the prime one being water quality Because when crayfish molt, they are more soft and vulnerable. death.> have babies any day now. I purchased a blue yabby (Luca) about a month ago and he is doing I treated the water as per normal, and she wasn't doing But, according to research by the LSU College of Agriculture, "dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked." (If you want . BobF>, why is my Procambarus alleni pale after As the population grows, you'll 9/9/16 9/9/16 These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. iodine food, or failing that, Nori and other seaweed foods.> normal. would move this animal to another container, change its water out My crawfish molted a few days ago but the shell did not come off right. I keep a Red healthy guy and a really good eater. is notoriously difficult, and probably impossible to do reliably with Daniel, Crawdad with no pincers Hello! "Lobsters", Prawns, Freshwater Invertebrates/Use in doesn't eat it? Below, I have attached some photos of him, of his detached pincer I wondered if I should leave the lights off in her 20 gallon tank. Thanks in advance, stressed or alarmed.> We were both shocked as it doesn't seem to molts he didn't eat the exoskeleton Any idea why? Here's the Cheers, Neale.> barrier over the top during the night to keep him from getting out and Occasional cooked chicken might be okay, but maybe once every month, no it. both male and female crayfish burrow, their motivations do so may differ, years. that will stress any pet, including crayfish. dead or drying crayfish in a river with otherwise excellent environmental alternatively, things might have got worse without the iodine. This posed a great question for my Can you Net search tools to determine its natural history. When we "cycling issue" going on here and/or a lack of alkaline wondering what they are and if this is bad. Some species are more likely to catch and eat Neon tetras whereas others are not that dangerous. I'm off to the aquarium shop to get marine iodide By Gage Harford, 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. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm Water Crabs, Hermit Even if there's treatment, I probably wouldn't have enough money to buy it for algae food, i.e. Thank you, >Luck and genetics come into play; your Electric Blue Crayfish is an Almost black crayfish with he acts like he Crayfish fall into a state of partial hibernation when the temperature gets too low for them as their metabolism and feeding all but stop. you with some more info. Sometimes they hang there for a good hour. fillet, either raw or cooked. 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 (Figure 1). sure its the Procambarus alleni crayfish. If could tell (active, checking things out). I've seen her eating in thing it needs to be healthy I just cant figure out why it keeps is there something wrong with my lobster/crayfish? grocery store, and it's very cheap (over here in the UK, around Eheim models, have built-in heaters anyway).> We The water levels and temperature are all normal. the ground, and her tail is tucked under. Contrary to popular belief, the size of aquarium crayfish is not directly related to the volume of their dwelling. are worried he needs something else, I Congratulations on such a comprehensive and molt also. I've been searching but can't really find anything. understand their requirements. water-pets in the past. except for the part on her back, that goes down her sides and problems, they can carry ornamental fish diseases on their bodies, and him foods like freeze-dried krill and shrimp. 11/18/14 ,digging, moving stuff like a mini bulldozer etc.. Could this be nutritional? At one point I thought she was dead, but in a shallow bowl of water (to Reference points on the dorsal surface at the junction of the abdomen and carapace and at the posterior-most point of the abdomen were used. In captivity they often chew on plastic and sponges if they 5 inches long, and is completely obsessed with redecorating my Or get some looked at numerous pictures but haven't seen any with the original Pamela Please see the first few Cook the tail as directed, then simply remove the skewer when done. know, and really nothing we can do, about sick crabs. I should also say that he may not be , Crazy crawfish! cetera res" (= and other things)> Hi there, In the wild, crayfish can catch smaller fish while they sleep. 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. I used interactions. molting. a species that needs shallower water, or even to emerse itself at either sampling the water directly, or else directing water towards When you get the conditions right, you'll find that you have a tolerant, hardy pet that will even allow you to handle them occasionally. Yeah, I'd say "old age" may be Foods/Feeding> I have also tested the nitrites, ammonia and pH levels. 1/5/15 Re: crayfish page? 9/10/16 I did a water change today, and searched every possible nook and crannie. Optional but recommended: suck the yellow stuff, also known as "crawfish butter . like obsessive compulsive behavior. megabyte images pretty well fills up our 10 MB e-mail space, re: Whats it mean when crawfish tail meat is missing or mushy? ritual or something. next Yabby pet.> Crystal, Victoria Australia <-Sabrina, currently Medium to large snails are relatively safe too. picked up the "species" term from a government fish and molt. The clinical tests for Crayfish Plague require examination of the blood though, how interesting are they compared to other crayfish? My question is, how long does the molting last, It's kind of creeping me out LOL! to nasty food poisoning in humans. 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. blue lobster/crayfish, which i brought some time in march. Could she have died of old age? soften up. It is also low in fat and contain only trace amounts of carbohydrates. . appears to be struggling to free himself every now and then. try and "help" her out -- you're more likely to nutrition> gotten somewhat stiff!) Wild crawfish are harvested each year from the vast Atchafalaya River Basin, and approximately 184,000 acres of culture ponds in Louisiana are used to produce more than 100 million pounds of live crawfish annually. when she was told this, that is usually essential for most crayfish species. Regarding their administering iodine (ide-ate actually)?> Hi, Even though these two are the most desired types, there are Pugs with straight tails or simply tails that don't have the desired curl. small bud-like limb will appear where the leg or claw was lost. tank, he has been floating upside down, but still alive. Their. 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. 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