Scientific
Name
 Cherax  tenuimanus
Common
Names
 Blue Marron
Origin
 Australia
Water
Parameters
 Temp: 64 to 78
PH: 6.8 to 8.4
Total Hardness: 300 and up
Feeding
 Scavengers, Flakes, Pellets, dead plant and animal matter
Maximum Size
 8 inches
Breeding
 Temp: 70 to 78
PH: 7.0 to 7.6
Total Hardness: 300 or better
Notes: Put a pair in at least a 30 gallon with many hiding places. Time is the
next thing. They will breed but i have not figured out the trigger yet.
Compatibility
 Species With Possible Hybridization: Unknown
Safe to Mix With: Most other Cherax Species, Algae eating shrimp, not
real aggressive for a crayfish
Never Mix With: Larger aggressive American Crayfish, Macrobrachium
Shrimp
Additional
Comments
 These are a fairly aggressive crayfish. More than 1 male should only be
attempted in a 6 foot tank or larger.
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