Scientific Name
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Cherax destructor
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Common Names
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Yabby Lobster, Destructor Yabby
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Origin
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Australia
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Water Parameters
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Temp: 74 to 80 PH:6.5 to 8.0 Total Hardness: 100 to 600
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Feeding
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Scavengers. Flakes and pellets, dead animal matter, fish, earth worms, crayfish. These will eat plants.
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Maximum Size
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8 inches
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Breeding
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Temp: 74 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.
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Compatibility
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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.
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Additional Comments
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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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