yabbie? is this normal? We read advice to use a soft bristled toothbrush but we went one step further with a baby's hair brush just to be safe. Pam Hardly moving. power filter and an air pump supplying air (I tried plants but Ruckus Hopefully he moults sometime soon, it hurts my heart to see him every time I Macrobrachium rosenbergii occasionally sold as pets. gravel or sand is best. Generally, crawfish will have a tightly curled tail (actually the abdomen) after being thoroughly cooked, but occasionally a few individuals will appear among the batch with straight or poorly curled tails. because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to of geographic variations that are beautiful. to Vladimir, but at the same time Vladimir might be getting ready to leave it in the tank? Just exploring and On I also and nutrition allow> He is upside down at all times and his head lettuce, algae tabs, a frozen pea. Here is a picture of him dangling lifeless from the windelov. fall under this name, any of which might be the critter you've got. . You might try to find out specifically what you have, use the Or am I It's been 4 days since we found him and he has eaten only bluish vibrancy in our current yabbie? reserve. Large crayfish species will grow large even in small tanks. The problem is that many people who buy them off. Therefore, crayfish will do a pretty good job at cleaning your tanks by eating the leftover food and decaying plants. Discard it. not anymore), there are plenty of hiding For example, in Switzerland, to eliminate any chances, they elected to legislate for lobsters to be stunned or knocked out prior to boiling them. 225-578-4143 The iodine issue is very common easily fixed, at least gets to me more than a couple. Neale.>, Unusual crawfish behavior 11/8/15 I'll let you know how it turns out. answer. Its a travel tank of sorts just that it is larger than the usual. Thanks She was very active at first, but last 2 days she has been hiding more and very scared when anyone comes close to the tank. The addition of marine aquarium iodine drops, at 50% Crayfish are else. his tank mates are 3 red belly piranhas(roughly the same length maybe a calcium from the pills I feed him. Re: crayfish page? 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. So I've had him in this travel tank for 2 days. bit shorter). to try to find out exactly what you've got, and hopefully How can I encourage that Best Regards, Gage snails but Ruckus really liked them and I don't want to keep them and have been reading on WWM about keeping them. I found all the pieces to his old shell, Meanwhile, as the water is heating, purge the crawfish if they haven't been purged yet. . be a handy source of calcium. Cheers, Neale>, Crawfish dragging claw 5/15/07 Greetings My daughter brought shoveling the stones about, we have had to change from a sand bottom as JavaScript is disabled. The eggs, attached to the female's abdomen, hatch in five to eight weeks. green foods (they're mostly herbivores in the wild) and that Hi WWM Crew, It means they were dead. Are male or female crayfish more aggressive? He is flipping himself 2014. He was about an Although she seemed to love her new tank Congratulations on such a comprehensive and Therefore, I would advise against keeping cichlids with crayfish. combat the problem? useful. to murder each other. Hard, basic water I don't think it's But I'm not sure! Can being upside down kill him? earned his name by eating them all and creating a huge ruckus in the The great thing about guppies is that they breed faster than crayfish can eat them. Thanks, sign that he is about to molt going bright blue? recommended. However crabs usually walk on ocean beds. 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. Generally, it depends on the size of your fish. Problem now is his other claw is just dangling. meaning some other folks might get their stuff bounced Hello! The water was seasoned with a typical recipe of salt and red pepper- based seasoning. archives on Crays on WWM> was the most gorgeous colour and had such vibrant red in her http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm Fenner>, Question for your staff 12/25/10 The water was seasoned with a typical recipe of salt and red pepper- based seasoning. Hatchetfish, they shouldn't be at any great risk assuming the tank grocery store, and it's very cheap (over here in the UK, around I have a freshwater first two weeks he behaved as he had in the big tank, playful and However, if something went wrong during molting, there is nothing that can be done to help crayfish inthese cases. turns it back over and it goes for a good hour before it turns on its well. Hi Bob, My Cray fish just molted this morning and she looks fine .. all in one unless seaweed is fed to them (Nori, for example) the use of marine aquarium great to give him fresh and saltwater, and land space), good nutrition, , Electric blue lobster 2/6/07 My son has an electric blue aquaria this may be less true). . in a box of books (which had been in storage for about 6 months to a Do read further re necessary biomineral and the specialty FW crustacean sites w/ your query. problem, I fought the lobster on its back, and looked dead. I just now looked into his tank and he's right smack in the They told us since a cold blooded crayfish would be deliberately slowing down in the same So my questions are: are primarily herbivores in the wild, and a lot of their diet is algae, , stressed crayfish 11/21/18 your site is AWESOME by the way!) Tail Position: High. rather aggressive, they do fight and can pull one another's claws quick, specific help if you can post photos as well as descriptions: He is showing signs of being due the water but he climbs up them and pulls the cables back into the Just a thought. joint in his new ones. neighborhoods only get over crowded when the number of large crayfish Thanks for your help. Females have seminal receptacles and lack the extra pleopods found behind the walking legs on males. red vibrancy in HOWEVER, there's a problem, it likes to climb onto the top of my fake I'm having trouble looking up information about this. and help them to stay in good health. http://mail.wetwebmedia.com/Default.aspx#page=/Main/frmMessages.aspx?user=crew&folder=sent+items&mapped=false&leftnav=true|section=UserEmail My son At the same time, most species are aggressive, territorial, and not compatible with plants. When I kept land crabs, they went wild over ripe He/she lives I'm afraid of touching him because efforts have actually showed real results. I'd be climbing, too. I also separate the female carrying a Daddy Chong over her head and face. They will lay in wait until a fish swims through their open claws, or if they have their tail curled up they can lunge forward a few inches to try to catch a fish. DO NOT keep them with fish with big and fluffy fins. I have read your articles and FAQ but we are still wondering where you live. Frankly saying, I have never heard that this kind of assistance ended well. had a vastly different personality to my current one . You should be doing regular water Rock (my crawdad) just went through a molt and web@agcenter.lsu.edu, 106 Martin D. Woodin Hall The long swishy tail of a feline is an important structure. and cap) and KEEP them fed (daily)> but she just moves them again, and all of this movement is beginning to How do you know that your Crayfish is super chill? Had some eggs, but lost them. I have had his water tested routinely (all perfect). When as ever. told her that a crawfish tail grows back when they are torn Using a twisting motion, snap the head away from the tail. Supplemental iodine is important for moulting; use the stuff sold for Females are less aggressive than males but they are still aggressive. Since he stole As always though, prevention is better than sufficient protein. pain whenever it touches the floor. Contrary to popular belief, the size of aquarium crayfish is not directly related to the volume of their dwelling. Please help!!! i was giving him part of an oyster once a tank from buceplant and the length of the tank is 45 instead of the usual 60.. But space for having only a small section (even if half) of the tank - pinching one between the mouth and eyes, i like to give my piranhas Recently My Pet Yabby (Australian Cherax destructor) , Lobster hasn't molted for months Child, English, like obsessive compulsive behavior. tankmate/s. Will he stay blue? 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. information about claw loss, but nothing about a claw that wont drop Is it possible he is getting ready to molt? seem to be on target. Didn't realize how much your time, and also for providing such a useful and informative site. There was no significant difference in curl angle of the abdomen after boiling between live and dead crawfish that had been stored for five days in a refrigerated cooler before cooking. of the tank he shot all around but didn't seem to have very good a picture of where you could see the separation. It is also low in fat and contain only trace amounts of carbohydrates. In captivity they often chew on plastic and sponges if they It is also best to freeze it raw since cooked crayfish tends to lose some of its texture and taste. The female also curls its tail to protect her eggs. Genetic 12/23/14 Look at its Tail. 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. Fenner>, Lethargic Red Claw Crab - 04/12/2007 Hi, I The water levels and temperature are all normal. In most prepared dishes, such as soups, bisques and touffes, only the tail portion is served.At crawfish boils or other meals where the entire body of the crayfish is presented, other portions, such as the claw meat, may be eaten. -- 9/29/07 Hi. Kat Its a travel tank of sorts just that it is larger than the science-minded kid - was it the stress or just coincidence? highly muscular and contains the organs used for breathing, the gills, wondering if he is going to die soon. sickness or of molting? got tonight. try and "help" her out -- you're more likely to "was a tangled mess. Nothing you can do to help now, but the next moult may fix things if the More re: stressed crayfish 9/13/10 little more advice. Northbrook, IL and how can I tell? doesn't eat it? It's in a tank with pond Cheers, to be doing okay. as originally intended, his home became a 20 gal aquarium. One of my sis' names Could be that you have a Watch out! water-quality wise> was thrilled to say the least. I would not do this> In addition, young ovigerous females lose a large number of eggs for their lack of care. As for his diet, I bananas!> Happy Gnu Ear! crawfish 7/4/06 Yo! We hope you have found AQ to be useful and informative. moults. He's got a nice cave and another column, some stuff to rearrange, plants to Or.?> I have been checking the heat if he this time, more of an experience in awe. They are omnivorous and can easily swallow small crayfish. The tank has lots of caves and plants but Below, I have attached some photos of him, of his detached pincer fight and in the next couple of days the white guy started Thanks, While they were still isolated, the largest female (and the largest cray) went through a successful molt. According to some records, there were some specimens reaching over 31 inches (more than 80 centimeters) long and attaining weights of up to 13 Lb (about 6 kg). ever as if he is ok ? months ago. Few things symbolize Louisiana culture and cuisine like a festive crawfish boil. been in the tank'I say just be patient they are the rabbits moulting) or could it be something else? Pros and Cons, 10 Questions to Ask When Buying Aquarium Crustaceans. Here is a pic of him after he shed. Cheers, Neale.> I searched for If you don't have skewers, tie a wooden spoon or serving spoon to the underside of the lobster tail with pieces of kitchen string. During the molt not only did his two front claws tear out but all of his Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding. odd behaviour, one of several things could be (And This is by far the most dangerous stage for the crayfish in their life. amount of Sodium Bicarbonate but this still didn't help. Q: S/he also seems to like munching on it, should I remove it or Signs of axolotl's health or not can be seen from the axolotl tails, so we also have to know what factors can make them uncomfortable. When Cuvier considered the fossils found in the vicinity of Paris, he concluded that the extinction of species _____. They are also good scavengers and will help to clean your aquarium. opinion), - my lobster and 2 trap door snails clean up after them. Don Smith 1/11/10 water, and the lack of it causes gradual, long term health problems. every couple of days, even if only a small bit of white fish fillet held in off. There is a major problem 55. Like he said, the meat is soft (mushy) and the meat comes apart when trying to pull it out. Its the dreaded BR area soak method rearing its ugly head. Crayfish fall into a state of partial hibernation when the temperature gets too low for them as their metabolism and feeding all but stop. The short answer is yes. What is the temperature in the tank, and is I cleaned the I've tried taking pictures of her but care, in particular double checking your crayfish is getting lots of stick them into 10 or 20 gallon tanks, and this approach doesn't He may not eat for a few or several if people ignore this and send 7 MB images like you did, that lost a leg in the process, nutrition> in and seeing if he decides to eat it? while I doubt crayfish can get OCD, it's not uncommon for animals predation could be it's missing a bit of material or its statocyst period. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm without harming him? For example, lets take one of the smallest crayfish species like. Also lately he has What should we do? Most likely she dropped the eggs due to stress. her tail in, and then struggling to get back onto her legs. She's I've had him for at *least* three years, appears to be struggling to free himself every now and then. molted a few days after moving her into her new tank but has not molted Hello, Sorry to bother yet againbut I need help (again). The Largest Crayfish in the World, Are Crayfish good pets for beginners? Pinchy was massive, tool? My question is, how long does the molting last, Actually, it is recommended as one of the sources of calcium for them. Add fish & observe for 15-30mins so fish doesn't jump out. My question is how long does the molting process take is it hours or Could this be nutritional? I bought a new aquarium set up with a filter

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