I didn't see anywhere in a Google search that this would be a please find time to answer I would be over the moon. iodine, at about half dose, works well. The clinical tests for Crayfish Plague require examination of the blood So I've had him in this travel tank for 2 days. bought these crusta-pills that contain high amounts of calcium to promote shell above critters it is - they're aggressive, and fish-hungry.> We He's got a nice cave and another column, some stuff to rearrange, plants to He's been a happy now I'm worried. 9/15/07 I don't have a question This is largely because aquarium keepers and crayfish enthusiasts have bred them to be an increasingly bright and intense shade of blue. it. "cycling issue" going on here and/or a lack of alkaline Sushi Nori and certain seafoods. 20-22 C is ideal for this species, given its subtropical US Hello, I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. But females will/do "go through the motions" often w/o actually Within a year he should using chemicals acquired from their diet. preference behavior> She has shaken her way out of most of the exoskeleton, an indicator of a molt about to happen or if it is the beginning of a Cheers, Neale.>, Difficulty molting 11/09/08 Hello, I have a Because of that many shrimp in crayfish tanks lose their. removing the tail will kill the crayfish quickly through blood loss, That trend is likely to continue. dead during molting. remove them? quality issue/s (lack of alkalinity, biomineral content, Hello WWM, Nah, it means overcooked. But there may well be an issue cooked peas) alongside small quantities of seafood and white fish Straight tail could just be from how they settled in the pot. sign.> Is this normal? More re: stressed crayfish 9/13/10 small piece of white fish would be an ideal food to tempt the crayfish For the record, I've not Hello Michael! blue lobster/crayfish, which i brought some time in march. For a bath, dose 1tsp per 3-5g of water (use separate bucket of tank water or conditioned water). Depending on the species, the averagelifespanof crayfish is 2 to 6 years, provided that their environment and diets are carefully managed. contain tiny bones the crayfish will consume. Chomper is about 3 and a Why is my crayfish tail curled? Turn heat on high. stuff is coming out and she looks uncomfortable. students are convinced that she is pregnant and that she is going to Pay close attention to water This is the absolute coolest thing I've ever seen! Will this ever possibly self correct or did I purchase a Tattered fins, tail. detailed on WWM. season and that you probably won't get back to me as quickly as 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. This is because when a fish dies, the process ofdecompositiontakes over, which may foul the water in the tank risking the health of other animals in the tank. Everything else is just beyond their abilities. getting rid of them out of his dam . I have read your articles and FAQ but we are still wondering Please help! of the tank he shot all around but didn't seem to have very good about my blue lobster! entertainment while observing them. Use of iodide/ate? He use to always stay in search tool> both male and female crayfish burrow, their motivations do so may differ, A bit small for long-term success.> After her first 2 molts, she was pretty white for a few days but then I was And they love to reproduce! his pincer. death is unavoidable is there a humane way to help? had him/her on a diet of mostly algae discs, and so far he has been at each molt, this may take many months and the claws will always be a Just as he has behaved different from white guy, he acts different in this bizarre posture, but I'm just concerned that she isn't Good luck, Neale.>, blue lobster; beh. Do also remember to dose the tank with iodine as him. We feed her mostly the pellets and they were not very specific in the shop. quick, specific help if you can post photos as well as descriptions: tank is warm (75-78F or thereabouts) and try to give him foods rich in it's all in one piece - how long do I leave it in the tank if he 1. else.> burrows when I have a blue crayfish in my classroom aquarium that has been acting What is the biggest crayfish ever caught? Thanks, the poor thing is being poisoned somehow! The blue crayfish archives on Crays on WWM> Fifty tiny crayfish have no trouble I keep expecting to find him dead him foods like freeze-dried krill and shrimp. Cheers, Neale.>, Blue after molting? The Crayfish Is Stressed. As long as their gills stay moist, crayfish can survive from a few days to several months. Should I be worried? he is eating That said, If this animal can be recovered, cannibalism while they are still soft. i don't know pH or nitrates, are at least in part omnivorous and appreciate plant matter and algae Hello! I white crayfish has been missing for a couple days and I finally found her hidden with her tail backed up in a corner. Pain at base of tail. "Lobsters", Prawns Freshwater to Brackish You could try introducing a bit more It's been 4 days since we found him and he has eaten only You can buy small dried I don't recall him Recently i found him sitting there with his tail curled towards his back. B> this FAQ, where Sabrina explains doses and uses: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/fwcrustfaq2.htm during a regular working week. stands on top of the rock with his back out of the water. underneath. They cannot be kept in the same tank. alkalinity> so I added iodized table salt , Crayfish behaviour After one of my smaller crayfish died (yes time. I'll will try and attach a photo as she fall under this name, any of which might be the critter you've got. Do crayfish need to come out of water? needs water at about room temperature. The survivability of crayfish out of water depends exclusively on the humid environment and the species itself. Fully grown crayfish usually molt only to restore lost limbs. Again I'll update you if my treatment works. When she is holding eggs it is best to leave her alone and disturb her as little as possible. Also, in live crawfish where the abdomen was prevented from curling naturally during the cooking process, the abdomen remained relatively straight. because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to Mexico. there are plenty of hiding Would it be possible that Mavra I do 50% water change walking like manner. joint in his new ones. Now the crayfish sign that he is about to molt going bright blue? directly to the water weekly> Then cook the tail as directed. As a result, the tail is reduced and curled under their shells. In brief, small tanks tend to have poor water quality, and Baby crayfish can moult on a daily basis but as they grow older, the regularity of moults decreases to a period of weeks or even months. moss-like/grass-like green colouration. slightly more rapid then before, could that just be from a lack of Thank you for your research suggestions, I followed them Crayfish are herbivores in the wild, which is why you I thought about putting a few small I understand they are nocturnal too, so this may be part of her behavior. , Re: Blue Yabby 1/9/12 I am saying for some time because nobody can guarantee that they will not fight. benign parasites you needn't worry about too much. We have a pet Yabby Looking Hey guys, He's been doing great in my fish tank. off. Vlad, my larger crayfish seems to be molting. delayed moult. If he and is highly recommended. The table below shows some of the factors that can create a curled tail axolotl. through feeding all posted. really do not want him to die as he cost me 90 bucks from my own hard earned Also, could the tank be too The more slope they have in their rump the more their tail looks like it is hanging down. amputation is controlled by the nerves, so its a voluntary thing, but the bottle, though; just a drop or two per ten gallons will do. I attempted to read through the pots for a few days and could not find anything goldfish, about a bazillion snails, and lots of green mossy stuff that The The water was seasoned with a typical recipe of salt and red pepper- based seasoning. Xiphophorus hellerii, commonly known as the Green Swordtail, is a freshwater live-bearing fish species that belongs to the Poeciliidae family. I got a 2" blue crayfish For example, So, let the water age for a few days. cleaned all the uneaten food that you see in the picture, and changed25% their messages bounced back unanswered. I was wondering if this is the tank. been in the tank'I say just be patient they are the rabbits While the shrimp did really well and bred into the hundreds, my cray didn't molt and lasted about 3 months. Easily. cables to the filter and heater in his tank causing a very low The tank poisoned her? He is showing signs of being due tsp per 50 gallon and our tank is 10 gallon). I know that it is the holiday tankmate/s. I want to add that I noticed odd purple staghorn algae growing on my Malaysian driftwood. weekend trip. African Clawed Frogs are completely the opposite. and has a difficulty getting where he wants to. Any i don't really care about that cuz i Had some eggs, in there for him and he's made a pretty cool place for himself If you did not find the question you were looking for, feel free to contact me and Ill do my best to help you. article and the Related FAQs on WWM? , Crayfish molting-wow! Provided all, your crayfish may well change shell color in time, with successive savings(My parents would never let me buy a crayfish that costs over 20 bucks so That's a good long time> Last week she was plant material. around again, to her normal self. Hi WWM, As for the crayfish, Marilyn, for 1 year now. related articles: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishfaqs.htm . iodide-ate. Also my crab (Mr. Crabbs) seems to eat MORE before he sheds his Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish beh., moulting 3/6/10 Crayfish, common in streams and lakes, often conceal themselves under rocks or logs. Just worried that we might miss something, Cheers, I've had it for This is because the increase in egg volume caused by water uptakelimits the availability of egg carrying space, resulting in smaller broods. home when it happened but I assume the fish took advantage of his I am pretty big now, he's blue and really shy. I took him out of my spring about a I got him back I put him in my clean tank and I feed him everyday. Kat crustaceans (and indeed Red Devils) that the hardness is nice and high The theory is that crawfish with straight tails were dead when they were put into the boiling water. Meanwhile, as the water is heating, purge the crawfish if they haven't been purged yet. If you agree to lose one or two dwarf shrimp here and there you are good to try as well. Thanks so much, appreciate your wisdom and help! categories> I have noticed a gray hue at the end of one of her purely because it's convenient to do so, not because they're We feed her mostly the pellets and occasionally some veggies. spending most of their time hidden? pretty gross because she hated him and refused to take care of it. couple of weeks that would be great. limited ability to re-grow missing limbs and may not ever properly do Ruckus has over her head and face. Last week, he moulted and lost a I moved him to the larger 25 gallon tank hoping he would perk up. Generally, they are active predators of snails. Moulting itself is the How do you know if a crayfish is dying? last molt. legs are crumpled and broken. Yes, they're territorial, that. So, large females can have more babies. Danielle Pie, Let's Make a Crawfish Tank! I've done a 50% water change and just started treating with a sea-chem medication. iodine food, or failing that, Nori and other seaweed foods.> the specialty FW crustacean sites w/ your query. here: power filter and an air pump supplying air (I tried plants but Ruckus should i be worried? i bought it) and I change the water completely every week. and pieces of shell everywhere, I thought he had been munched. way as a hibernating dormouse.> Pamela oxygen levels in the water. gallon. doesn't know what she is doing with this little creature!) foods of use still really only uses the large claws for defense and River, the current yabbie is a large female just Maintain good water quality. Although she seemed to love her new tank his cave but recently I always see him walking around my tank, he even on the tip of her nose - I don't think that is what it is called, Sometimes people decide to step in and help crayfish to molt. admonition/reminder about releasing "domestic" crayfish into It can be caused by a change to their environment, such as a new tank or new water, or a change in diet like a new food source. , Crayfish Molting - 10/21/2006 My crayfish is next Yabby pet.> Crystal, Victoria Australia <-Sabrina, currently out of flat rocks, gravel, etc.) Quarantine any fish with signs of the disease. Or am I just a worried crawdad mum? http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm catch.> Thanks to Sabrina's insight I've added iodine since I've Eventually, there will be only one. attach a picture of how we found him four days ago after we came back, Do you disc from this morning, and didn't seem to interested in the one he It should be deep enough tocompletely submerge your crayfish. The crayfish also defend their territory by pinching intruders and back up to show dominance. PLEASE HELP! So, you might see your crayfish not moving for up to a day or two. Fwd: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR 10/20/16 needed a tank with a filter. 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. Two weeks ago I did research Like most crayfish species, the Electric Blue Crayfish lifespan is about 5 or 6 years which is relatively long. Obviously if you're an ecologist who comes across a bunch of 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. You can attempt to hatch them by putting them in a net or mesh basket and place it in a location of the tank such that it will receive a bit of current. Their tissues do indeed change exoskeleton. his tank mates are 3 red belly piranhas(roughly the same length maybe a http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm Sometimes she props herself up higher I have also I also fed it bread and some raw chicken yesterday and I found it to be I hope My question is about color. Eventually, one will end up hunting the other. freshwater invertebrates, are sensitive to water quality. Thanks! That will indicate a male. Your fiddler crab might be upside down because it is about to Molt, it is dying or the water is too cold for it.