Powder Blue
Blue
Scientific
Name
 Cherax quadricarinatus
Common
Names
 Red Claw Crayfish, Yabby Lobster, Aussie Quad
Origin
 Australia
Water
Parameters
 Temp: 72 to 80
PH:6.5 to 8.0
Total Hardness: 100 to 600
Feeding
 Scavengers. Flakes and pellets, dead animal matter, fish, earth worms,
crayfish. These will not eat plants.
Maximum Size
 14 inches
Breeding
 Temp: 72 to 78
PH: any
Total Hardness: any
Notes: These crays will breed in the aquarium. The female should be
removed after or have many hiding places. 1 pair in a 55 gallon is good. Just
keep the healthy and they will do the rest.
Compatibility
 Species With Possible Hybridization: Unknown
Safe to Mix With:  Larger sized fish. They do not seem to bother small
algae eating shrimp.
Never Mix With: Crustacean eating fish that are large enough to eat them.
Smaller fish they can catch and eat.
Additional
Comments
 These crays are a good cray for the semi experienced Aquarist. They can
be a little sensitive to water quality. They come in different colors, most
variations of blue.
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