| Crayfish |
When most people think of crayfish in an aquarium they think
"Bad News." This could not be more wrong. There are some
400 species of crayfish in North America and another 124 found
in Australia. There are dwarfs and giants; some are even
semi-aquatic. So no matter what type of aquarium you keep,
there is a crayfish suited to it.
"Bad News." This could not be more wrong. There are some
400 species of crayfish in North America and another 124 found
in Australia. There are dwarfs and giants; some are even
semi-aquatic. So no matter what type of aquarium you keep,
there is a crayfish suited to it.
Most crayfish are easy to keep and breed. The burrowing
crayfish are harder to breed, but not impossible. The more
common crays, like Red Swamps or Electric Blue Lobsters, will
breed readily in a standard aquarium. The hardest part is getting
a pair and keeping them from killing one another during the molt.
crayfish are harder to breed, but not impossible. The more
common crays, like Red Swamps or Electric Blue Lobsters, will
breed readily in a standard aquarium. The hardest part is getting
a pair and keeping them from killing one another during the molt.
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After molting the crayfish have soft shells and are vulnerable to
attack from others. One important part of a crayfish’s tank is
hiding places. Whether it is a dwarf orange crayfish or a
12-inch yabby lobster, they must hide after this molt. It is also
important to leave the molted shell in the tank. Most crays will
eat the old shell to aid in calcium intake to harden the new shell.
attack from others. One important part of a crayfish’s tank is
hiding places. Whether it is a dwarf orange crayfish or a
12-inch yabby lobster, they must hide after this molt. It is also
important to leave the molted shell in the tank. Most crays will
eat the old shell to aid in calcium intake to harden the new shell.
For people who are into breeding and "playing" with the genetics of the animals, crays include some
good species to work with. In the wild there are many geographical color variations of the same
species, so breeding some desirable traits into the next generation can create new color morphs of
some old favorites. They also produce fairly large clutches with quite a bit of variation between
juveniles of the same clutch. In other words, from one hatch you could have the potential for several
color varieties of your own.
For a definition and some additional info go to wikipedia.org.
good species to work with. In the wild there are many geographical color variations of the same
species, so breeding some desirable traits into the next generation can create new color morphs of
some old favorites. They also produce fairly large clutches with quite a bit of variation between
juveniles of the same clutch. In other words, from one hatch you could have the potential for several
color varieties of your own.
For a definition and some additional info go to wikipedia.org.
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Buyer assumes all responsibility for obtaining necessary permits and following applicable laws relating to their area of residence,
Aquaboy Aquatics is not responsible for any violation of such rules and regulations on the part of the purchaser.
buyers of live animals should be aware of what federal, state and local laws apply to their area of residence before making a purchase.
Buyer assumes all responsibility for obtaining necessary permits and following applicable laws relating to their area of residence,
Aquaboy Aquatics is not responsible for any violation of such rules and regulations on the part of the purchaser.
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One very important note on crayfish: NEVER RELEASE A CRAYFISH INTO THE WILD!
Introduced populations can destroy an entire ecosystem in your home town. If you no longer wish to
keep your cray, please try to bring it to your local fish store. You could also sell it on one of the
auction sites. As a last resort....Butter and garlic are an excellent choice!
Introduced populations can destroy an entire ecosystem in your home town. If you no longer wish to
keep your cray, please try to bring it to your local fish store. You could also sell it on one of the
auction sites. As a last resort....Butter and garlic are an excellent choice!
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| ATTENTION! We are in the process of moving too Pennsylvania. During the move I will not be shipping orders. This move has had its delays. I will not be responding to email or phone call during this period I apologize for any inconvenience. There is good news, Some of the species I carry are breeding well. The Dwarf Crayfish especially have been breeding well. I will also stock many more inverts. The new invert room is 2 times the size. Again I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks, Mike Hall,AKA "Aquaboy" |