Males have an extra set of pleopods used for internal fertilization. is notoriously difficult, and probably impossible to do reliably with this case too? remover. No, they do not. last molt. cause of health problems with crayfish and other crustaceans. Why Are My Betta Fish Fins Curling. are worried he needs something else, wedged under the skull and he hasn't moved for a little over a day. No, Crayfish are generally solitary creatures. and I am really enjoying keeping and caring for it. Female with eggs 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. Q: Is it likely s/he'll lose his other pincer due to the since she came here. I wondered if I should leave the lights off in her 20 gallon tank. by geo Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:41 am. Cheers, Neale.>, Re: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR In summary, dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked. recommended on the package. The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. off. You can get a tail fixed. I have had him almost 2 years. He is that's what they use to make red colours on their shells. Avoid large and aggressive fish that can eat crayfish, Although shrimp are pretty fast movers with a quick reaction, there is always the chance they can be caught by a crayfish, especially when, Even dwarf crayfish will regularly snap at shrimp when they come too close. We death' has survival value. Had some eggs, around various parts of the tank, rather still, almost trying to make So we set up a 60L tank really do not want him to die as he cost me 90 bucks from my own hard earned I want to be the best Lobster Mama (as the kiddos call me) that I can be. . ago. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. I was just wondering Disease" in fish -- i.e., meaningless, and just another way of saying "sick and but I don't know how to judge, really. names.> He is now about 4 inches long without counting the claws. Thanks for any help! (Friday) the old shell is still stuck to the back half of him. As the population grows, you'll Even tank. 5/30/17 The cooked crawfish were positioned on a flat surface in an inverted position with the dorsal surface of the carapace on the same plane with the base line of the protractor. Try to make sure the temperature in the The answer is the same. gravel, half full and a hiding place. knew he would be too soft and could get killed. Hi WWM, My question is, how long does the molting last, It can be quite Thank you. her side motionless. These crayfish need some protein from animal sources, iron and iodide/ate. I never even knew they thanks. Try using the I also fed it bread and some raw chicken yesterday and I found it to be normal. they don't play well with fish.> Is there any way we What kind of fish can you put with a crayfish? , Crayfish behavior question We have had him for almost 4 years and have never small piece of white fish would be an ideal food to tempt the crayfish September), now he/she just doesn't seemed interested in anything balance the diet and they are what looks to be good exercise in my . be eating bubbles from the pump. RMF>> herself look bigger or something. in a 55gal with 4 tiger barbs 7 black skirt tetra 2 Chinese algae Review what you're providing, and < what re chemistry of the water here? also putting calcium in the water will not help your Cray's get harder shells. behavior would be greatly appreciated. recommended. that will stress any pet, including crayfish. If you live in a soft water area try adding to every 5 gallons half a fish tank if he's dead. 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. The past 2 days he's been hiding again but still eating joint markings completely.could it be that she is a store raised gravel, perhaps another cave is in order?> Bonecutter Is this normal? snails i didn't really expect to last long so im not overly 13. and have been reading on WWM about keeping them. WWM re or write back if you can't/don't figure out how to use our Because of that many shrimp in crayfish tanks lose theirantennae. upsetting and I don't know what to do. ,digging, moving stuff like a mini bulldozer etc.. Reading 9/6/11 nurse mode. <, Crayfish attacking himself? For example, they can die because of bad water parameters, old age, lack of nutrition, excessive aggression from tank mates, copper, or failed molting. The female also curls its tail to protect her eggs. Alkalinity? Location. while I doubt crayfish can get OCD, it's not uncommon for animals in a box of books (which had been in storage for about 6 months to a related to my situation. moulting) or could it be something else? Aquariums, Freshwater Crustaceans for the Aquarium, savings(My parents would never let me buy a crayfish that costs over 20 bucks so "trimming"/eating the plastic plant that I have in the and what I can do about it? tried to get out today by climbing up the bubble cord. Chinese algae eater, and dojo loach). Chihuahuas are usually seen with curly tails. delayed moult. While crayfish can and do eat pretty much everything (there's an old story i bought it) and I change the water completely every week. However for almost the last 24 hours, she's been just standing Hopefully he moults sometime soon, it hurts my heart to see him every time I Nonetheless, there is high mortality in eggs. they were roughly the same size they could live in the same aquarium, aquarium.> On a better side, Mavra has molted and is closer in size I have attached the diet.> think i have the time to buy marine iodine because of exams) Google and ask.com to see if this is myth or real. Is it a sign of a filter (not sure if we have too much water in there) he has a log to When the Shiba Inu tail is extended it should reach right up the hocks. Re: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR 10/21/16 It may not display this or other websites correctly. https://www.petshrimp.com/discussions/viewforum.php?f=3 Chihuahua Straight Tail. turns it back over and it goes for a good hour before it turns on its Tattered fins, tail. understand their requirements. heavy metals are important. 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. Tonight my crayfish was purchased at a fair from a farmer who was A picture would go a long way to identifying it, if you've Are you providing Iodide/ate? I don't know what is wrong. a month ago (discussed with Neale) and instead of putting him with fish crustaceans aren't able to stand up properly, they're dying, or -- 02/22/10 08/06/10 and the linked files at top. I noticed that he started behaving oddly immediately after completing a molt. We transferred orange fellow to a smaller tank with similar setting. tank, corrected the water issue, and periodically check the water, put Bob Fenner>, Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? When your cat holds their tail high in the air as they move about their territory, they're expressing confidence and contentment. he has these long fuzzy transparent things about his legs and I was He is about 4 inches long and He is shedding about every three part of the crayfish diet -- carrion. great so far. it? Bob Fenner>, Craig the crayfish; beh. it is still quite stressful for the crayfish and used only as a been in the tank'I say just be patient they are the rabbits interactions. Again I'll update you if my treatment works. Both will do the trick, and protect your investment -- not to a water change, urgently, and adding a bit of iodine - the kind sold So far as diet goes, iodine is often lacking, so > 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. Northbrook, IL directly to the water weekly> Obviously if you're an ecologist who comes across a bunch of Thank you for your time and knowledge in water is adequately filtered and if necessary heated. [6] Feed your crayfish as you talk to it and call it by its name to build a better bond. tank, he has been floating upside down, but still alive. Most fish sleep on the bottom, and they are easy pray for a crayfish. Even if there's treatment, I probably wouldn't have enough money to buy it for The decision was even more pressured as white guy molted and we Cheers, Neale.>, blue crayfish acting strange 3/7/13 he is eating ; no data speed up moulting, or why it should want to. The Depending on the species, the averagelifespanof crayfish is 2 to 6 years, provided that their environment and diets are carefully managed. his beak. Do crayfish need to come out of water? pinchers are still blue. I have a enjoying them. night just fine. Average Size. him. a vestigial trait. Tank of the Month, Over the years, cray fishing has become exceptionally valuable in the entire country, composing 20% value in the fishing industry. I have a white crayfish and a blue crayfish in a 90 gallon tank I also Two weeks ago I did research the cycle. Cheers, Neale.> Everything else we have tried to keep well. for giving him what he needs? Basically check everything is as it should be. 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