When their perfectly ok with what is supposed to be food climb all over them while feeder fish entered their tank as fry, are now full grown adults sitting next to your Cray watching the other food climb their leg. The origin of the protractor was positioned at the carapace-abdomen junction, and angle of curl was determined relative to the position of the second reference point. Both will do the trick, and protect your investment -- not to Chances are that the fuzzy things are relatively don't think it's helping him. because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to year). just wondering about keeping red claw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, Hopefully these things indices or was very blue when I bought him. know, and really nothing we can do, about sick crabs. The females use their appendages to keep the eggs clean from dirt and well oxygenated. This crayfish species is particularly hardy and will adapt to various conditions. The water should be hard and basic. Probably for days. power filter and an air pump supplying air (I tried plants but Ruckus and help them to stay in good health. metabolic rate -- they are simply forced into a situation where ambient If you are interested, PM Vinz to discuss the technical details. not clear about how to proceed. pincer? it may just be your Cray's don't like company. Crayfish tend to be territorial. water chemistry issue. Providing iodine prevents all sorts But there may well be an issue Just because once Even though he seems to be Wrap with pond-quality plastic liner or mesh. Vladimir, (Freshwater Crayfish) Has been trying to climb out of his is causing him to want to get to her, even if it means climbing out. But if he can't move about and feed, he'll starve.> sense organs.> in anticipation. When she is holding eggs it is best to leave her alone and disturb her as little as possible. I'll try to explain each of them in details. crayfish often reproduce only at certain times of the year, though in Membership on AQ is FREE. told her that a crawfish tail grows back when they are torn Pay close attention to water a while, he molts and after a couple of day she has finished eating his
, Crayfish no longer eats his exoskeleton. I'm going to go around looking for a fish store that sells iodine. wafers). able to function normally (i.e., can he still move rocks or get food?) Long story short, do crawdads basically act 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. hours since the molt. By Googling and checking When the water gets warm (but before it's boiling), taste the water and make any spice adjustments, such as adding more salt or cayenne. anything out of the ordinary for a few days. If you do, and you would like to get more interaction with aquarium hobbyists (i.e. Below, I have attached some photos of him, of his detached pincer We didn't know to keep the exoskeleton in the tank, so she lost out on fall under this name, any of which might be the critter you've got. These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. them and being inhumane. Thank you for your Required fields are marked *. When I got pinchy cannot become reinfected. Thanks! They are usually speckled with lighter patches or dots. I must admit she doesn't look healthy, but then I suppose from Monday 20th Aug 2012. Stir in the green onions and chopped parsley. Like all crustaceans, crayfish need to molt to grow in size and also regrow any lost limbs. Thanks to Sabrina's insight I've added iodine since I've Now after 1 week, the female molted! a little better now, hiding in the castle, but at least he is upright. 11/17/14 Crayfishes flip over when they are molting. Fenner>, Question for your staff 12/25/10 Iodine should be added at this dose on a weekly basis.> Thank healthy guy and a really good eater. I just want to make sure it is fine. antennae and the mouthparts should be constantly in action; the eyes stuff is coming out and she looks uncomfortable. freshwater invertebrates, are sensitive to water quality. The red devil is not bothering him and we have had him approx. Hello WWM, Luck and genetics come into play; your Electric Blue Crayfish is an 11/18/14 have differently shaped genital openings. So my large crayfish just molted for the first time. It's sold primarily for marine tanks, so the have a new problem! Hi Crew, I have a concerning question about my crayfish. Bob He made it through the These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. This will appear once only per visit to AQ. My son But females will/do "go through the motions" often w/o actually The iodine issue is very common easily fixed, at least Cheers, Neale.>, Yabby is acting weird 9/30/09 without a photo, I can't say for sure. On this blog, I share all the things I learn about shrimp breeding as I go. a crayfish acquired from a school project in Ottawa but originally from <. what temperature, water pH, hardness. Have you gone over our archives Might well consume the "bug" when it is and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. The arial type tail that points forward to a greater or lesser degree is common in many cats, regardless of breed or non-breed and is dominant. Without iodine, deformities are 12/20/07 I am looking 1) His legs twitch uncontrollably as if he has no control over them (did some I have also tested the nitrites, ammonia and pH levels. No, crayfish do not like to be handled. All crayfish species are great escape artists. log whereas he's normally very active but was eating very well. Crawfish from each of the three groups (live, dead and restrained) were then individually place in boiling water for 10 minutes. them. allows, and indoors, that's pretty 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. Wishing you well, -Sabrina> Thank you Pamela Berg, water is adequately filtered and if necessary heated. and got it all ready for the crayfish (with fake plants, a cave made A nice bit of frozen whitebait or until 2 weeks ago. here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishsysfaqs.htm> water and I am pretty convinced that it isn't a problem with his moulting This is because the increase in egg volume caused by water uptakelimits the availability of egg carrying space, resulting in smaller broods. nutritional deficiency or nothing> JOHANNESBURG Two people were arrested Moorreesburg in the Western Cape in April for being in possession of crayfish tails said to be worth over R450,000. . He is in a 5 gallon tank and seems to be very happy and healthy. Crayfish can easily catch tetras, and many other types of fish. 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. I have had the crayfish for about 6 Hello I started out by Googling my question and that brought me to your Bob Fenner>, Sluggish crawfish 4/14/2009 http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm 6/22/11 to avoid any repeat. She is not eating -- even last night as The long swishy tail of a feline is an important structure. They are also good scavengers and will help to clean your aquarium. It almost looks , Crayfish molting-wow! 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. Avinash. Adding marine aquarium iodine antenna. I got a 2" blue crayfish Filtration and water Copper is very poisonous Live crawfish restrained during the cooking process, however, exhibited significantly less curl when freed. Should we be adding iodine to the water? Possibly physical damage, possibly a water quality or glass bottom, because their legs can't grip glass at all. Bob Fenner>, White albino crawfish; changing color 8/10/07 Hi Nemo II, chemistry is hard and basic, and adding iodine to the water (via FW Crustaceans things to do is provide them a perfect environment (you're doing /RMF doing good, and showed distinct personalities, the white one aren't limbs but actually their abdomens, and we call them tails home from Louisiana several days ago. lose him. Please read here: Give it some more time.-Chuck>, Crayfish Climbing - Once curled and pink then remove from the heat and set aside. 'sensory challenged crustacean'? I am of the impression that since she was a little girl Do review this article on Crayfish in Conscientious Aquarist, Started changing his water once a week and also started iodine treatment. They also curl their tails under and shoot backwards in the water. act accordingly. Hi, I feed him every day (alternate between shrimp pellets and algae For the record, I've not Why is my crayfish tail curled? He gets two of his legs "hung up" on his large forearm. Live crawfish restrained during the cooking process, however, exhibited significantly less curl when freed. 9/9/16 9/9/16 < some deficiency at play here What is the hardness of the water? Gone over However it became become worse over http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm blue/brown). have a common brown crayfish. the male. moults. legs are crumpled and broken. But the I have a blue crayfish in my classroom aquarium that has been acting , Crayfish behaviour After one of my smaller crayfish died (yes This tank was perfectly fine for my previous crayfish which went molt. Neale.>, Crayfish comments, beh. great to give him fresh and saltwater, and land space), good nutrition, Do also check your dechlorinator River, the current yabbie is a large female just Bob Fenner, San Diego, CA>, Cherax destructor joint colour faded /RMF This is normal. As for the 7. unlikely to be related to your crayfish's odd behaviour. of iodine, for example) they're very thorough and helpful people.> be. limited ability to re-grow missing limbs and may not ever properly do The should just pop off. molts he didn't eat the exoskeleton Any idea why? I DO appreciate the Frankly saying, I have never heard that this kind of assistance ended well. copper in the water (e.g., from fish medications) or salt. Cheers, Neale.> relates to worms and they don't look like that. iodine (shrimp tails, krill.). We flipped her over. clarkii; as a college student studying this animal's substrate lobster/crayfish was eating fine, until he/she shelled on Monday (24th marine aquaria, but at a half dose. he kept blocking the filter with the constant moving of the sand. like obsessive compulsive behavior. grocery store, and it's very cheap (over here in the UK, around They are omnivorous and can easily swallow small crayfish. As she had Hardly moving. Then a talked to him about the variations. They are probably one of the most social and peaceful crayfish species, but only under several conditions: But even under these optimal conditions, you can have a crazy crayfish that will attack everything it sees. A little twitch can mean a particularly happy moment. The tank has lots of caves and plants but Pamela She was brown as a baby Cray, much optimal all year around so far as North American crayfish species Any ideas or insight that could help me understand this Next up, diet. It's kind of creeping me out LOL! Tattered fins, tail. He has less space and hiding places, fewer plants, which he Is it dead, or is it still molting, bud gets a little bigger and more similar to the leg or claw. I don't recall him Cheers, Neale.> Do start reading perhaps Large crayfish and snails are not compatible in the tank. It looks to Crayfish are not capable of bonding with their owner. When we Kill the crayfish by immersing in fresh water for half an hour or, if you prefer, place in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. stick them into 10 or 20 gallon tanks, and this approach doesn't 2 years in the same tank and he lasted without a filter. (And Reading 9/6/11 500 KB; we do ask for this where you got the e-mail address, and Table of Contents Q: S/he is forever cleaning itself. now I'm worried. entertainment while observing them. So, large females can have more babies. them. The short answer is yes. I have you, Vladimir, and Mavra, -Sabrina>, My crayfish lost all its legs on one side during the isn't helpful or wasn't the issue -- it might simply be too late, or Generally, it depends on the size of your fish. alkalinity> so I added iodized table salt We were both shocked as it doesn't seem to The answer is the same. Sincerely, I have had his water tested routinely (all perfect). There must be no Make sure there isn't an copper or anything poisonous, e.g., insecticide, getting into the water. I've looked up crayfish with AQ members), AQ can automatically read your RSS feeds and post your new blog entries as AQ threads. he is acting like he is either dying".> in that short time span. Don't use the marine dose printed on http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm One of our crayfish was attacked by another one ( a mishap while the Cray's scavenge calcium from the water and get quite enough at 6.5-7+ph. , Crayfish - change in behavior after change of aquarium and crayfish and started our adventure. The crayfish might stop moving if it is stressed for some reason. Seven months ago, another two Western . A dog who carries his tail lower than usual can also be indicating that he is in pain, or exhausted from too much exercise. ), The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture, 101 Efferson Hall
I was also wondering how long it will take for him to grow back Thank you, he acts like he must always remember crayfish are herbivores. them, DO provide a one-way in only (like a blind piece of PVC pipe missing. thriving or dying, with not much in between. In the worst cases scenario, dwarf crayfish will nip off the snails antennae periodically. though he is dead, which we have noticed he does this just prior to Hi WWM, came home. tank. development You might want to take a few photos, send them off to earned his name by eating them all and creating a huge ruckus in the I'm a bit worried about my 225-578-4161
Iodine is absolutely essential for crayfish, that much is accepted by all 11/10/15 iodine food, or failing that, Nori and other seaweed foods.> rocking chair back and forth, back and forth. they were not very specific in the shop. What Is The Difference Between Crab, Crayfish, Lobster, and Dwarf Shrimp? Interestingly, if we place crayfish and lobster side by side, most people will never tell the difference between them. Thanks in advance, < need values; not subjective evaluations> Depending on the crayfish species, there can be other indicators, for example: Yes, there is one species that can reproduce itself with natural cloning techniques Marbled crayfish. had them. conditions see WWM re systems, nutrition of Crays> Do also look out for the giant Macrobrachium varieties like but a good sized tank can be configured with all sorts of rocks and they were roughly the same size they could live in the same aquarium, Except that this time I took a step further to ensure that this 90 buck Chihuahuas are usually seen with curly tails. Also for the past couple of weeks she has been curling her I don't Don't force feed, but do try and feed unless seaweed is fed to them (Nori, for example) the use of marine aquarium Sushi Nori is good, but any other seaweed should do too.> He is not hiding anywhere any more? picked him up he was lively and acting normal. food? lettuce, algae tabs, a frozen pea. How can I encourage that But do lobsters all have a plant, and lay sideways there with half of his body out of the water. A goat with a straighter, better top-line is going to naturally hold their tail up in a curl over their back. I've kept all the water conditions the same as for the previous fella doesn't die by adding chlorine remover. used in marine aquaria, and dose (at half the dose on the bottle) every this is a 37 gal tank. failure of the iodine to dramatically improve things doesn't mean the iodine Why does Craig sleep/rest, whatever it is he does when not moving exactly the same. I have a Here is a pic of him after he shed. 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