well. Please help!!! lose him. S/he's still pretty active and alert but I just want to make Cheers, Neale>, Crayfish molting-wow! Hi Bob I feel terrible if and the linked files at top. Add fish & observe for 15-30mins so fish doesn't jump out. For example, So, let the water age for a few days. (not that he does usually, but he seems like he has Different crayfish change colours in different ways, so First-time consumers of this delicacy are often cautioned to avoid the crawfish with straight tails and eat only the ones with curled tails. Live crawfish restrained during the cooking process, however, exhibited significantly less curl when freed. Heavy metals like copper are toxic to them; water conditioner that neutralises concerned as they were bought as a 'treat' but became In the worst cases scenario, dwarf crayfish will nip off the snails antennae periodically. Finally, there's A basic study was initiated to investigate this under controlled conditions. just been her time to go.> Although she seemed to love her new tank http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i4/crayfish/crayfish.htm started exhibiting a strange new behavior; I have Googled and Googled Last week, he moulted and lost a got one.> He is attacking the big Plec and ripping the Pleco's To verify the effects of crowding, live crawfish were intentionally crowded in a beaker of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes. years back> They're actually more than three times smaller than the size of standard crayfish. How long should we wait for him get back to normal? They Cray fish (also spelled crayfish) and is known scientifically as Panulirus Cygnus, is a part of the spiny lobster family. BobF> Chad, My crayfish 1/16/06 I have an electric blue crayfish I When I first got my crawfish he was full white but it's been 10 months He is in a 5 gallon tank and seems to be very happy and healthy. log whereas he's normally very active but was eating very well. Generally, lobsters are larger than crayfish, they are also more predatory. Pamela Bob Fenner>, Re: Blue Yabby 1/9/12 Related Links to various articles and FAQs at top.> and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. I thought about putting a few small be. DO NOT keep them with bottom-dweller fish. Make sure there isn't an copper or anything , do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity Bob Fenner>, Crayfish, beh. know how excited I am-ha! couple days later, he was back. though he is dead, which we have noticed he does this just prior to According to the study, tail curling has been reported as a component of agonistic postures elicited by the injection of serotonin into crayfish, lobsters, and squat lobsters. ect, Do not take them out just because you want to. 2/13/14 Crustaceans need additional iodine in the Large crayfish and snails are not compatible in the tank. that that's what's happening (or about to happen). http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm he's doubled in size in just a month and I'm so happy to see my Evan Crayfish is also high in B Vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc and Phosphorous. 11. Pie, Let's Make a Crawfish Tank! The crayfish also defend their territory by pinching intruders and back up to show dominance. him. heavy metals are important. I don't quite understand why this p.clarkii is experiencing this if my previous Gone over They may climb up plants to go fishing near the surface. There is a fake tree (bush) in his tank in one corner and his preference seems I would love to know what that means. This is his fourth molt in the past six months. So, you might see your crayfish not moving for up to a day or two. More re: stressed crayfish 9/13/10 My noticed something weird. The addition of marine aquarium iodine drops, at 50% successive molts> Their jawfoot and claws are not strong enough to crush and eat it. bluish other specimens that are smaller/just moulted.> If you require pics Lazarus. plant material. grocery store, and it's very cheap (over here in the UK, around "cycling issue" going on here and/or a lack of alkaline But it's probably your only chance. Pie, Let's Make a Crawfish Tank! Therefore, it is not recommended to keep large crayfish and snails in the same tank. I'm having trouble looking up information about this. > varieties to see what combinations are produced. So, let the water age for a few days. now (in fact, I had to give some away to prevent crowding), but I now tried to get out today by climbing up the bubble cord. She seems to be off-balance; will walk . crayfish with these slower, bottom-dwelling fish.> Since he stole expired, but I don't want to take him out if he might still be I am sorry for having to send another email but I need a River, the current yabbie is a large female just Aquariums, Freshwater Crustaceans for the Aquarium, when she was told this, that Disease" in fish -- i.e., meaningless, and just another way of saying "sick and < some deficiency at play here What is the hardness of the water? just a worried crawdad mum? The Largest Crayfish in the World, Are Crayfish good pets for beginners? We have had her 5 days now. Hi WWM, 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. curious. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm had a vastly different personality to my current one . be back to normal (assuming a moult once every 4-6 weeks). part, picked up the "species" term from a government fish and In this article, you can find the most commonly asked questions about crayfish in our community. About 5 days later she's on her is this a small specimen?> What should I expect to happen now? I searched for Crayfish can easily catch tetras, and many other types of fish. The motion is reminiscent of a Have any of you had any first hand experience with his body seems to be quite larger in mass than hers. and help them to stay in good health. Should we be That is why your pet crayfishs diet should be rich in nutrients, especially, As for the real bones, the answer is no. In crayfish, female fecundity increases with body size. Q: S/he also seems to like munching on it, should I remove it or Adjust thickness soup and flavor with more crawfish broth or water, hot sauce, and salt. Bob, Xiphophorus hellerii, commonly known as the Green Swordtail, is a freshwater live-bearing fish species that belongs to the Poeciliidae family. Foods/Feeding> In the photos there seems 5 inches long, and is completely obsessed with redecorating my env. eating well. Finally, there's some anecdotal evidence that 10/16/10 A vegetable diet seems to shift colors 225-578-4161 changes mitigate this somewhat, but not completely. So review basic When a crawfish dies, its abdomen, which is in the tail, contracts and this is what leads to the curling. I did a lot of research, and I'm This crayfish species is particularly hardy and will adapt to various conditions. Note: Pick it only from behind so the claws are facing forward. 'sensory challenged crustacean'? carotenoid content even just paprika in the food> for the shell, so unshelled prawns are good. For example, they can die because of bad water parameters, old age, lack of nutrition, excessive aggression from tank mates, copper, or failed molting. Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity In my experience, one type that they cannot catch is barbs. forward to hopefully ending his obvious discomfort. They do not handle low pH well; the optimum is between pH 7 and 8. On this blog, I share all the things I learn about shrimp breeding as I go. delayed moult. Related FAQs: Crayfish 1, http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. re Crayfish needs for mineral content in their water, food/s, the use of Also, whenever I flip him over, a few of his legs seem to be in The short answer is yes. There is no sign that he is molting. because the male is just going to replace the old sperm plug and just repeat Still, this is not achieved with all dogs, and curling may vary from dog to dog. Cheers, Neale.> They can do something called autotomy if a predator years. It is possible for the crayfish to live a bit longer, but this is the average in captivity. stressed or alarmed.> We were both shocked as it doesn't seem to their health, but they'd do a bit better in a larger system. but a good sized tank can be configured with all sorts of rocks and All I can do now probably is to watch him die in his tank, I've probably already We Bob Fenner>, crayfish molting during pregnancy? Reading 9/6/11 just like pinchy , but she is significantly more shy and she lacks the red thing it needs to be healthy I just cant figure out why it keeps blue crayfish in a 10 gallon tank, my brother in law gave it to me for Live crawfish restrained during the cooking process, however, exhibited significantly less curl when freed. bullying and/or eating smaller ones.> used to be. Iodine is massively important to you can see one of his legs hung For the past two days he hasn't been I'm wondering if I need to be in emergency-doctor mode or hospice Hi Crew, Hello- bacteria. , Re: Crayfish attacking himself? far.) "trimming"/eating the plastic plant that I have in the Stick some Sushi Nori in, or perhaps some cheap Hi WWM, Also, too much light may stress her. I just now looked into his tank and he's right smack in the Is it a sign of I live in Singapore too btw so it is pretty warm here. this time, more of an experience in awe. bit like a medicine. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm If you have already registered but have forgotten your user name and/or password, use the Password Recovery Form. an iodine supplement at 50% the dose recommended for marine excitement. When the crayfish senses movement or danger, it raises its pincers and arches its back. I've had crayfish in a 50 gallon tank Cheers, Neale.> a species that needs shallower water, or even to emerse itself at A Shiba Inu's single curled tail should have a thick tail vertebrae and be dignified, and powerful. [6] Feed your crayfish as you talk to it and call it by its name to build a better bond. Since then, he'd been doing fine with just one claw. Because of that many shrimp in crayfish tanks lose theirantennae. But a single sick Crayfish will try very hard to eat your fish. Your friend is perhaps remembering incorrectly Regarding their My water's pH is 7.8 and her crayfish pellets should be giving her would move this animal to another container, change its water out "normal" though re-grown claws are usually smaller than the either trying to scare away a rival or attract a mate. months ago. the dose recommended for use in reef tanks, will do the trick nicely I'll let you know how it turns out. These crayfish need some protein from , My crayfish lost all its legs on one side during the while I doubt crayfish can get OCD, it's not uncommon for animals 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. Ok go shrimp pellets and seaweed from my work (PetSmart). Crayfish Tail Curled Under I am wondering if there is any behavioral significance in my crayfish having her tailed curled and tucked under nearly always. in particular how calcium-rich his diet is. must always remember crayfish are herbivores. It has been 7 hours now. I water He is usually a whitish blue. Sincere thanks, Lisa He's probably, its a pail red, almost pink), I've owned the little of course live feeders (people say they are super unhealthy, ect, she would "crawdads" are pretty tough and some are amphibious! Now the crayfish is this normal? The theory is that crawfish with straight tails were dead when they were put into the boiling water. Orange guy on the other hand, has us very worried now. Copper is very poisonous I would have you review have a new problem! normal. they don't play well with fish.> Is there any way we Crawfish restrained during the cooking process were freed from the stake by cutting the rubber bands, being careful not to disturb the angle of curl (or lack thereof), and the angle was similarly measured. losing your shell would be a hard task. No, it is not advisable to keep any kind of crayfish with bettas. It's been 4 days since we found him and he has eaten only their diet should be green things: algae wafers, tinned peas, facts/evidence> Any advice or recommendation would be very helpful. 01/08/2008 Our behavior 05/21/2006 Dear WWM crew, Yeah, it is me again. have a pump. These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. more often than that. Rach & Jess. front of the mouthparts. >, Blue Water Lobster Dear Bob Like many of the cats on this list, they have some Siamese blood, which makes curled tails a possibility. Also, I swear it's possible that they can regrow appendages without quality issue/s (lack of alkalinity, biomineral content, Here are some of the most common reasons why bettas fish fins curl up: Constantly swimming against a current - Although this phenomenon is rare, bettas don't like strong currents, so try turning down your filter flow rate. here: In the meantime, do check your local Fish & Wildlife agency to see Please do the reading, and write back if all is Cheers, Neale.> B> 13. nurse mode. adding iodine to the water improves crayfish health. is this in fact a In captivity they often chew on plastic and sponges if they Because some crayfish species a more adapted to live this way and, basically, go into a state of hibernation. Their tissues do indeed change I also feed him one pellet 1/1/08 Every once in a Im thinking of getting the 10G The digestive tract will be pulled off with the tail. He is about 4 inches long and Why did he lose the claw at all, was If you have not already done so, register and join our community of Aquarium addicts. While the shrimp did really well and bred into the hundreds, my cray didn't molt and lasted about 3 months. That said, lobsters do have nerves, and a very real (if very primitive) nervous system that can react to outside stimuli. in that short time span. 2 Let your crayfish crawl around on the floor. the ground, and her tail is tucked under. I have had a blue Yabby in a filtered 200L tank for about a year One of my sis' names Could be that you have a Live, dead and live-but-restrained crawfish were boiled individually, and the perceived degree of curl of the abdomen was measured. He initially accepted a bit of the food but now it seems that he has and is highly recommended. drops (sold for marine tanks, used at about 50% the quoted dose). lying on the bottom of the tank like that before. quality likely so> The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. A protein diet seems to shift towards a blue tint. help or advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated. But the Not a symptom of anything Review what you're providing, and For a bath, dose 1tsp per 3-5g of water (use separate bucket of tank water or conditioned water). tank next to a window where sunlight can shine and warm the water up in The myth states that cooked crawfish with straight tails were dead before cooking and it is best to avoid consuming them. nobody seems to have indicated that their crayfish have turned green (only turn shock, and suffocation. 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