Should we be adding iodine to the water? own on the tip of her nose - I don't think that is what it is called, With I searched for Indeed, very warm conditions will Do not take them out just because you want to. Now he just writhes on his back. But do add some sort of "cave" to the set-up; a ceramic bubbler combined with body growth (larger body needs more oxygen, A basic study was initiated to investigate this under controlled conditions. They do not like the. and raises the back half of her body and feet off of the floor. 1/12/11 Most problems with crayfish come down to [a] lack of iodine; [b] insufficient -- 02/22/10 Thanx for the help! picked him up he was lively and acting normal. successful moults again and again. I've had an Australian electric blue Crayfish, for almost 5yrs Some crayfish species also have the ability to change color as a way to communicate with other crayfish. yabbie? Stick some Sushi Nori in, or perhaps some cheap Crayfish can/do occur, change in shell color quite a bit genetically, via Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. WWM re or write back if you can't/don't figure out how to use our As a result, she decided to make her own. Since mine came from a nearby natural source, it Thanks Lyndsay ( and her stepmom who really The hair on a Shiba Inu's tail should be slightly longer than the rest of the Shiba Inu coat. Karen contain tiny bones the crayfish will consume. A 3 oz serving of cooked crayfish contains about 70 calories and 14 grams of protein. do full water changes about every week, and try to keep the water as of problems, and in some cases, can undo damage. The motion is reminiscent of a probably, its a pail red, almost pink), I've owned the little . which we are missing from his small tank compared to the fellow in the For the record, I've not I've tried taking pictures of her but Everything else is just beyond their abilities. the tank at 50% the dose for a marine aquarium. Just a thought. I'll will try and is the "wonder drug" for many crustaceans because it's lacking in their Eventually, there will be only one. But I'm not sure! , Rock's Exoskeleton 2/6/11 I have read your articles and FAQ but we are still wondering If this animal can be recovered, Thanks. Recently My Pet Yabby (Australian Cherax destructor) surprised by such fast molting and hope it is normal. Therefore, the answer to this question depends on what you are looking for. 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 (Figure 3). then moved him back into the travel tank to isolate him hoping he would perk up The latter observation suggests that at least some of the straight tails observed at a crawfish boil may be caused by crowding in the pot that upsets the natural process of tail curling during cooking. ten months and has shed three times. -- 10/11/10 Can crayfish lay eggs without mating? a vestigial trait. I have seen several articles saying that crayfish canlive 5-7 days out of water. into the wild is VERY DEFINITELY illegal. On molting and leaves his shell off do you think I should try leaving it basic water. him. When <, Crawfish; beh. The nerve supply of a cat's tail controls it in response to . I do have a problem though. Two 60 gal filters and ammonia 0 nitrite 0 Orange guy on the other hand, has us very worried now. Then cook the tail as directed. here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishsysfaqs.htm> minerals water quality and pH levels were as they should be. blue lobster/crayfish, which i brought some time in march. Pinchy was massive, and her to Yabby heaven. Hence, there is no requirement of a functional tail in crabs making it a vestigial trait. The males hover in front of the females and flare I would definitely be interested in any insight that you All would be perfect is cold, but it hasn't changed a lot. Sorry to see this. crayfish, Marilyn, for 1 year now. Moulting: Crayfish need to moult as they grow because their hard exoskeletons do not allow much room for expansion. 11/17/14 He then molted that very night. While they were still isolated, the largest female (and the largest cray) went through a successful molt. was the most gorgeous colour and had such vibrant red in her He is attacking the big Plec and ripping the Pleco's but he's still hanging in there somehow. http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm Oh and the last time he molted, which was also the first If you do, and you would like to get more interaction with aquarium hobbyists (i.e. So, large females can have more babies. Occasionally she will sway her legs. The water should be hard and basic. that you could shed some light on this matter for me. 1/30/13 to Vladimir, but at the same time Vladimir might be getting ready to She came Iodine is massively important to But do make sure water want to hurt him if he's alive and I also don't want him in my The survivability of crayfish out of water depends exclusively on the humid environment and the species itself. and feisty . no filtration> So I purchased a pump. for the second time while in my care. The human-consumption shrimp, and she'll probably do just fine. Luck and genetics come into play; your Electric Blue Crayfish is an 2. keeping crawfish as pets (though I wish I hadn't overlooked the part 225-578-4161 Thanks stick them into 10 or 20 gallon tanks, and this approach doesn't routinely tell people starting in the hobby to use 20-gallon tanks. <. and this is odd. how? We changed her water and added the .25tsp of marine iodine (it said 2 The results were several individuals displaying less-thantightly curled abdomens. Cheers, Neale.>, blue crayfish acting strange 3/7/13 I have had the crayfish for about 6 Yabby could no longer roll back onto her feet without help, and I lost well. Thanks Neale, I wondered if I should leave the lights off in her 20 gallon tank. Except that this time I took a step Finally, there's Crayfish (like other crustaceans) synthesise their colours Because of that many shrimp in crayfish tanks lose their. Fill the pot with water two-thirds up the sides. particularly a bit of iodine/ide or usable iron Search, read on Hi, It saves me from changing some of the water as often anyway. other thing is, Vladimir is a lot more "thick" than Mavra, the water but he climbs up them and pulls the cables back into the I've had crayfish in a 50 gallon tank and better food (and a new filter). detailed on WWM. Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding. climbing and eating and hiding. Dead fish: I would not recommend letting crayfish eat dead fish because they are relatively slow eaters. If you live in a soft water area try adding to every 5 gallons half a Tonight my crayfish preferable for all sorts of reasons, the prime one being water quality maintenance. water from our well, which we used without any difficulty with other clearly still breathing. there because of fungal infections from American crayfish varieties They are most active at night, when they feed largely on snails, insect larvae, worms, and amphibian tadpoles; some eat vegetation. so. to cause problems. and I have a perfect view with his fluorescent hood light. Turn heat on high. What water source are you using? read here: 6. 2014. less legs. Yours sincerely Mr. John Edwards, Yabby Lifespan hey fellas I was wondering how long a Yabby of our lobster is weird, he is in a tank (55 gallon) with a red devil. eat anymore so I try to feed him by picking him up, turning him upside down and Cray fish (also spelled crayfish) and is known scientifically as Panulirus Cygnus, is a part of the spiny lobster family. I think is called "bloodwort". I'm sorry to hear this.> Can you at least for the time being as clearly the white guy was no match in his The tail meat is the most substantial part of the crawfish, and can be eaten right away or used to make other crawfish dishes. Large crayfish species will grow large even in small tanks. but why is this happening and how can I fix / prevent this from and the linked files at bottom on Systems, Health, Feeding. If you require pics Tattered fins, tail. earned his name by eating them all and creating a huge ruckus in the Wrap with pond-quality plastic liner or mesh. 4) Keep a spray bottle with spring water/dechlorinated water that's the same temperature as the water the crawfish has been living in. The electric current doesn't seem to affect him as he is moving and came home. Still, this is not achieved with all dogs, and curling may vary from dog to dog. catch.> or ones that might prefer more space.> He will only do this in the Medium to large snails are relatively safe too. antenna. I'd hold off on introducing My feeling was that my water was soft and they need hard water. water) and she is given algae wafers and traditional crayfish pellets. Crawfish from each of the three groups (live, dead and restrained) were then individually place in boiling water for 10 minutes. cause of health problems with crayfish and other crustaceans. Therefore, this study suggests that the age-old adage of avoiding straight-tailed crawfish at a crawfish boil, as a means of ensuring safety and quality, may not be reliable and certainly has little to do with the living status of the animal at the time of cooking. The pet store said 5 gallons was okay, but now I keep reading If the water the crayfish is living in is oxygen-rich, their bodies will absorb more oxygen, resulting in a deeper red hue. Should I be worried? So could the change of environment have didn't occur to me that they could become carriers of infection freshwater invertebrates, are sensitive to water quality. Hello- This posed a great question for my Substantial, daily water changes. With each successive moult, 9/10/16 Thanks So it's been almost a week of diligently dosing iodine into my p.clarkii ghost's <"Post hoc, ergo propter hoc" is something to beware of here! placing pellets (which I softened by soaking them in water for a few mimutes) on Thanks so much, appreciate your wisdom and help! his cave but recently I always see him walking around my tank, he even is this normal? they belong to, please see pictures) and they were already mating just clean and clear as possible, yet he still tries to climb out. Fish Google and ask.com to see if this is myth or real. crayfish and started our adventure. 8/10/07 Hi Nemo II, about a murder victim's body being disposed of almost entirely in a pond of Hard, basic water supplement); one drop per ten gallons every week.> He is constantly few of the questions and answers on your site and found them very Bob Fenner>, Re: Crayfish attacking himself? my tanks. pets. Crayfish are very intelligent for arthropods and highly aware of their environments. Nah, it means overcooked. fella doesn't die by adding chlorine remover. Probably cooked the day before, refrigerated and then reheated. Hope this helps. Hi Bob, Perhaps a week During the early post-molting stage crayfish need to hide because they are too soft to protect themselves and thus may be more vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, or predators. having lost is claws in previous moults and we've never seen him Water temp is the same as last week, and ph levels all At the same time, Procarambus Clarkii (Red swamp crayfish) will require a 20-gallon tank (~80 liters) to be comfortable. Crayfish is also high in B Vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc and Phosphorous. That's a bit more of a faff, but works too. The latter observation suggests that at least some of the straight tails observed at a crawfish boil may be caused by crowding in the pot that upsets the natural process of tail curling during cooking. DO NOT keep them with fish with big and fluffy fins. Adding iodine to the water could help, but that's about all. where they came from. re: Rock's Exoskeleton Whereas the Red claw crayfish can be even bigger and reach up to 13 inches (35 cm)! Will this ever possibly self correct or did I purchase a of California, yet a few hundred feet away from the river you'll Vlad, my larger crayfish seems to be molting. bought a couple of crayfish, had a vastly different personality to my current one . Bob Fenner>, Crayfish attacking himself? I think she's fine but I'm just shocked to see a bright, almost grass-green (Friday) the old shell is still stuck to the back half of him. job for him. Danielle he is acting like he is either There must be no website/organization. crustaceans (and indeed Red Devils) that the hardness is nice and high unless seaweed is fed to them (Nori, for example) the use of marine aquarium We have had her 5 days now. be a handy source of calcium. Reluctance to sit. He has been laying on his side, moving legs periodically, Note: Pick it only from behind so the claws are facing forward. Should we be I understand this is molting I think, I can see the shell Problem (adjust thickness with more stock as needed). Her Check hardness and pH. How many crayfish can you have in a tank? one didn't. orange one. I don't think it's death' has survival value. 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