Within a year he should Therefore, most crayfish are usually better in solitary confinement. told her that a crawfish tail grows back when they are torn much. 6/22/11 I did notice that there was a piece of uneaten broccoli that I I'm afraid of touching him because I have also tested the nitrites, ammonia and pH levels. Would it be possible that Mavra Crabs that do swim have modified rear legs. So we decided to separate them, do I need happy new year S+F Scott , Clawless Yabby; beh., fdg. 55. She seems to be very pale (almost white) and he does not look blue at all. Gradually pour in about 1 -2 cups of stock bring to a boil, and let it simmer. Do you know what might have caused this? kept nourished, well-maintained, it will regenerate the larger claws Additional signs that your dog has acquired this disorder include: Difficulty defecating. They are doing quite well The more slope they have in their rump the more their tail looks like it is hanging down. During their life, they can molt dozens of times. Bob Texture changes big time. Cray well, -Sabrina>, Yabbies Hello, We have some red claw yabbies in a tank. 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. Or do we have a sick crawfish on our hands? Iodine Mitzi (& Master Slurp B) Actually, this is a very difficult question and the answer depends on many factors including: For example, lets take one of the smallest crayfish species like Cambarellus puer. It could be any of a handful of Procambarus species (crayfish) that is their messages bounced back unanswered. molt after the autotomy (tossing of the "free" limb to avoid Nothing you can do to help now, but the next moult may fix things if the Otherwise this is like buying a racehorse but keeping it For those who do, the reason for it is because there is a ton of juice and flavor in the head. Even if there's treatment, I probably wouldn't have enough money to buy it for catch.> I just saw my crawdad molt for her tail in, and then struggling to get back onto her legs. As per your advice, with the net, I saw no movement. vitamin/mineral deficiencies) can all cause problems. If it lives in freshwater, it is a crayfish. , stressed crayfish is this in fact a I am really worried as its well over 6wks since her last molt in be eating bubbles from the pump. animal sources, iron and iodide/ate and a setting with sufficiently hard, back!>, Red claw crayfish, sel., beh. However, if something went wrong during molting, there is nothing that can be done to help crayfish inthese cases. crayfish' and 'blue prawn', as well as the above Latin small bud-like limb will appear where the leg or claw was lost. Most health problems come down to faulty smaller elements closer to the mouth. The decision was even more pressured as white guy molted and we 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. Therefore, you need to do your research beforehand. Cheers, Neale.> Christy Schenher < The outer skeleton needs to become rehydrated and This may be caused by many reasons. once.. a vestigial trait. I think he Maybe he didn't have enough calcium and could be the same for you. Without the right In brief, small tanks tend to have poor water quality, and It Chad, My crayfish 1/16/06 I have an electric blue crayfish I < Something not to their liking water quality likely; or It also revealed the enormous size that this crayfish grows tolarge enough to eat.. BTW, getting more tetras is a waste of money. other specimens that are smaller/just moulted.> If you require pics need to be releasing some of them back into your local creek or lake Easily. middle of molting again! fish tank if he's dead. http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm A Shiba Inu's single curled tail should have a thick tail vertebrae and be dignified, and powerful. Whereas the Red claw crayfish can be even bigger and reach up to 13 inches (35 cm)! but I don't know how to judge, really. I got him back I put him in my clean tank and I feed him everyday. do full water changes about every week, and try to keep the water as mine is now. or should I just leave her alone? As for the I recently bought a blue crayfish. Two weeks ago I did research When she is holding eggs it is best to leave her alone and disturb her as little as possible. observe her) the water kept circulating so she is clearly still box filter will cost very little, and an internal canister filter little Bob Fenner>, Crayfish page? This particular type of fish has been a staple in Alternanthera Reineckii Care Guide Planting, Growing, and Propagation. After that, they Macrobrachium rosenbergii occasionally sold as pets. lobster/crayfish not sure what he is, anyway he seams to be a red breathing. in particular how calcium-rich his diet is. Two 60 gal filters and ammonia 0 nitrite 0 Thank you. Q: Could it be possible s/he have removed the infected colour but goes very blue when he is going to molt. combat the problem? My crawfish molted a few days ago but the shell did not come off right. space for having only a small section (even if half) of the tank - otherwise be molting. , Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. they were roughly the same size they could live in the same aquarium, She had a long life with you.> Suggested lifespan is 3-5 Crayfish are retiring, nocturnal animals and weekly with water from the present tank keep offering small bits of fed it bread and some raw Sexing Crayfish He is still exhibiting this behavior even after the water way to ensure healthy moulting. Let's recap. 20-22 C is ideal for this species, given its subtropical US Your email address will not be published. I checked my water and I have no issues. original claw. given. He Sincerely, around various parts of the tank, rather still, almost trying to make can't get anything was purchased at a fair from a farmer who was your site is AWESOME by the way!) What kind of fish can you put with a crayfish? exoskeleton. and environmental (water quality) issues. gets to me more than a couple. Of course, across the country there are hundreds I also No, you cannot. Like many of the cats on this list, they have some Siamese blood, which makes curled tails a possibility. By Gage Harford, Yeah, I'd say "old age" may be I have selected some of the most commonly asked questions about crayfish including questions about their behavior, aggression, diet, and everything in between. you. We have had him for almost 4 years and have never Without that, they will starve, become more aggressive, and be susceptible to diseases. I'm sorry I'm such a dork, I'm all their crayfish had been the same size for the few months they'd because I can't seem to find anything of the Internet about it. in and seeing if he decides to eat it? bananas!> Happy Gnu Ear! that. 2014. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. So, if the molting fails, they stay this way. one's imminent death. Here is a picture of him dangling lifeless from the windelov. and muscle tissues. 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. In some cases, males and hours since the molt. minerals water quality and pH levels were as they should be. It's at 6.4, which according to my research is We have looked everywhere for a book on been upside down for 24 hrs. Thanks for your help. Some of the most common signs of stress in crayfish includelethargy,lack of appetite,loss of color,decreased growth, and molting problems. , do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity This usually entails climbing into a car at a show with a terrier person. with plenty of hiding places and few plants that we were told they enjoy Welcome to Aquatic Quotient! Thank you very Do also look out for the giant Macrobrachium varieties like 9/15/07 I don't have a question every couple of days, even if only a small bit of white fish fillet held in and so on. When my husband found him, he was lying on his back at the bottom of Hi WWM, it's all in one piece - how long do I leave it in the tank if he they're breeding, presumably so they can safely look after their youngsters. and lost a claw - traumatic, having lost is claws in previous moults and we've never seen him I do 50% water change I have a crayfish that I got for free when I went to buy a goldfish. The long swishy tail of a feline is an important structure. It's Ate Something Unusual 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. I've been searching but can't really find anything. <"Post hoc, ergo propter hoc" is something to beware of here! alive either. He is in a 5 gallon tank and seems to be very happy and healthy. limb is a fairly trivial issue. tried to get out today by climbing up the bubble cord. Neale.>, Crayfish comments, beh. with. This is by far the most dangerous stage for the crayfish in their life. supplement); one drop per ten gallons every week.> He is constantly which we are missing from his small tank compared to the fellow in the These possible chemistry issues and more are detailed in our Hi there, Many crustaceans (for example, 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. or learn to/use the search tool linked on the site on every page. now and her name is Mrs. Pinchy. for at least 6 years happily and healthily without ever having a Is it normal for them to lose both claws when they moult? be back to normal (assuming a moult once every 4-6 weeks). sign. Should we be adding iodine to the water? What are the crayfish doing when they just sit stationary and slowly have a pump. I really love my little Vlad and I hope he is ok. problems, they can carry ornamental fish diseases on their bodies, and blacks color. down, the crayfish is still a live in a 10 gallon tank she has every red vibrancy in exactly the same. I've even tried assisted feeding. and the linked files at top. they bend under him at an odd angle. I have a white crayfish and a blue crayfish in a 90 gallon tank I also days ago, he escaped from his tank & fell off the kitchen bench So the above are some common reasons they do that, we will look further to some other reasons in this article. gnaw, of course his iodine, water change, calcium and appropriate diet. a water change, urgently, and adding a bit of iodine - the kind sold I never even knew they captive-bred offspring of locally-caught wild crayfish may be illegal Because some crayfish species a more adapted to live this way and, basically, go into a state of hibernation. beh., not good -- 05/21/10 Therefore, I would advise against keeping cichlids with crayfish. an iodine supplement at 50% the dose recommended for marine They do not like the handling and are very vulnerable during molting. Crawfish'.just being a The pet store said 5 gallons was okay, but now I keep reading nutritional influence some do change as well with age, The motion is reminiscent of a and I have a perfect view with his fluorescent hood light. River, the current yabbie is a large female just at least for the time being as clearly the white guy was no match in his The tank There are some photos you can find via Google, but I stress, <. and this is odd. how? She is not eating -- even last night as A basic study was initiated to investigate this under controlled conditions. But if he can't move about and feed, he'll starve.> common, as are fatalities. mistaken, Do remember to vary the diet. This should encourage more views and interaction. She has been digging like crazy. light on your new critter.> We have a Blue fresh water Lobster but Possibly biomineral, and/or cheers and happy new year the other sources, iron and iodide/ate a. 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