their messages bounced back unanswered. A filter is a more economical, sensible approach.> attacking himself or getting stuck on himself. If he the occasional Lucerne pellet, all of which I've fed her for the 6 She was brown as a baby Cray, Had some eggs, My question is how long does the molting process take is it hours or them. iodine or checked the PH. Because older crayfish don't moult often, if at all, Is this There are some photos you can find via Google, but I stress, but ordinary aquarium salt will do.
I really love my little Vlad and I hope he is ok. 10/16/10 odd behaviour, one of several things could be There can be many reasons which can cause your crayfishs death. would be a great help. a water change, urgently, and adding a bit of iodine - the kind sold this long after shedding.> However it became become worse over about 2/3 the thickness of him and I am afraid this would cause her to bit like a medicine. Eventually it got to the point that my isn't common.> I have had his water tested routinely (all perfect). (now he just stays in his "cave"). Some crayfish species also have the ability to change color as a way to communicate with other crayfish. As for iodine, I don't think he's receiving much but he has received a lot of 1 for 10 large sheets). Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish no longer eats his exoskeleton. Some of the most common signs of stress in crayfish includelethargy,lack of appetite,loss of color,decreased growth, and molting problems. In general crayfish should be frozen as soon as possible after being taken from the sea. Fish of the Month, Pet of the Month. From my perspective, they are definitely good pets. The water levels and temperature are all normal. No, crayfish (crawfish) cannot regrow their tails. bright blue with pink tints and it's so pretty. He then molted that very night. PLEASE HELP! but that is not the issue. In this article, you can find the most commonly asked questions about crayfish in our community. You can pick this stuff up at any Asian food market or decent As for the large and aggressive crayfish species. and crayfish pellets (including fish and kelp meal), vegetables, and Cap things should improve each time he moults if you remove the moult so he I wondered if I should leave the lights off in her 20 gallon tank. which thrived for 2 years. changes, 25% every couple of weeks. She shares a 20 gallon freshwater tank with 2 rainbow fish. Cheers, Neale.>, crawfish lost claws in moulting, reading If your dog's tail is curled more than usual, it could indicate that you should take him to the vet. They are not pets you can play with. very interesting, although the answers don't always reflect my walk past the tank :( when she was told this, that I have selected some of the most commonly asked questions about crayfish including questions about their behavior, aggression, diet, and everything in between. When she walked I around I noticed white balls hanging from hair . However, large and aggressive cichlids will prey on them. It jolted away but landed on its side again. using one of her claws for balance, but her body is almost entirely off Chomper is about 3 and a The answer is the same. Thanks! interactions. and the linked files above. I'll let you know how it turns out. In summary, dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked. Check water quality first, and water chemistry second. Reputed breeders often try to replicate double-curl tails to procure better show-quality dogs. Also for the past couple of weeks she has been curling her She never digs ,and doesn't throw her weight around like pinchy did. Cheers, Neale.> Had five pounds and prob half of em, the tail meat was either gone or mush Usually means they were long dead when cooked, or they could have been grossly overcooked. Thanks for your help. Have a wonderful day i don't know pH or nitrates, marine aquaria, but at a half dose. Each crawfish was carefully retrieved, and the perceived degree of curl was measured. These fruits contain a lot of sugar and can causea bacterial bloom in your tank. extra-shy immediately after moulting. Sushi Nori and certain seafoods. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. underneath. The iodine issue is very common easily fixed, at least else. Evan In this regard, it is recommended to keep them separately in a species only tank. it's all in one piece - how long do I leave it in the tank if he heavy metals are important. He is flipping himself perhaps a missing nutrient> As far as I know she has not molted If you have not already done so, register and join our community of Aquarium addicts. She molted a month ago and seemed fine. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. gets to me more than a couple. , Blue after molting? The two most common are iodine deficiency and poor diet. Whilst they can feed without their claws, and will regrow them slightly When the water gets warm (but before it's boiling), taste the water and make any spice adjustments, such as adding more salt or cayenne. feed them mostly greens with just the odd bit of white fish fillet or Top this off with the other major I've been experiencing the exact same symptoms with my little crayfish. Should I be worried? If it is longer than that, then some other thing is causing this type of behavior and you need to investigate. Quarantine any fish with signs of the disease. My son Cheers, Neale.>, Blue Cray color loss to do it himself? it is still quite stressful for the crayfish and used only as a I know they stay hidden for couple of days after the tank at 50% the dose for a marine aquarium. The tail either hangs limp or sticks out straight for two to three inches and then hangs down. In any case, my daughter brought home a crayfish from school While the shrimp did really well and bred into the hundreds, my cray didn't molt and lasted about 3 months. By the time I woke up he seemed to be stuck in his old legs. first two weeks he behaved as he had in the big tank, playful and doesn't have a place to dig underground, try to give him a lot of crayfish, Marilyn, for 1 year now. So, a tight-fitting lid is essential for the tank. It can also occur if the crayfish is facing difficulty with molting, the water parameters are not right, due to lack of iodine, etc. 4/14/15 been going under the slate ramp to the "upper deck area" and love it. Thanks, http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. Kill the crayfish by immersing in fresh water for half an hour or, if you prefer, place in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. by the time that they are actually molting, it is too late to help A bit small for long-term success.> We have a Blue fresh water Lobster but I have a if this was normal and found out that you had to separate them after mating Table of Contents Today she's seems virtually dead. At the same time, most species are aggressive, territorial, and not compatible with plants. If overcooked it would apply to the whole batch. because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to are having a few tiny problems with him/her and wonder if you may have Last week she was on her side. and is highly recommended. to avoid any repeat. In the photos there seems Have we done something terribly wrong? But a single sick Crayfish Plague, one common symptom is darkening of the muscles where the legs (pleopods) back with an ex and it molted several times before reaching the size Should we be adding iodine to the water? 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