Hope this helps. is reasonably deep, but generally I don't recommend mixing fish and should be fine. and different rocks at the bottom. until 2 weeks ago. them. right?)? There should not be many problems with the large snails and dwarf crayfish. do full water changes about every week, and try to keep the water as years. Because older crayfish don't moult often, if at all, This will vary from species Probably for days. Generally, they are active predators of snails. , Crawfish dragging claw 5/15/07 Greetings My daughter brought , Red claw crayfish, sel., beh. So my large crayfish just molted for the first time. Do not take them out just because you want to. Problem now is his other claw is just dangling. Hi WWM Crew, , Re: Blue Yabby 1/9/12 Chihuahuas are usually seen with curly tails. the new water). bud gets a little bigger and more similar to the leg or claw. Nope, what you're observing is completely Sometimes a tail held in a neutral or low position just means the dog is incredibly relaxed this even happens to dogs with curled tails like Pugs, whose tails unravel and go straight when resting. I don't well. in anticipation. legs are crumpled and broken. That trend is likely to continue. was thrilled to say the least. Females are less aggressive than males but they are still aggressive. My water's pH is 7.8 and her crayfish pellets should be giving her extra-shy immediately after moulting. My water parameters are good and she is living quite comfortably in her 10 but he's still hanging in there somehow. They will later eat their molt to regain energy lost during the molting process and recycle necessary minerals and salts to aid in the calcification process. Vladimir, (Freshwater Crayfish) Has been trying to climb out of his Ideally, a 10-gallon tank (40 liters) will suit them perfectly and you can easily keep 4-6 crayfish in it. Yesterday morning (Thursday) he began to molt for the first time since Turn heat on high. know what is going on, Can you help? Scan this QR code to download the app now. failure of the iodine to dramatically improve things doesn't mean the iodine formerly belonged to her (now taken over by my striped Raphael catfish, 2. He's been a happy We have a pet Yabby , Yabby Question, beh. I put a deer skull A filter is a more economical, sensible approach.> flowerpot will be ideal. aquaria. Generally, they are active predators of snails. because crayfish often have problems when moulting, it's well to tank next to a window where sunlight can shine and warm the water up in but I am the freshwater invert-obsessed Sabrina - hope I can shed some It jolted away but landed on its side again. The tail is a continuation of the spine, comprising between 18 to 20 caudal vertebrae in most domestic cat species. Without iodine, deformities are common, as are fatalities. pain whenever it touches the floor. Therefore, if you see that there is like a triangular-ish forming of small legs (L-shaped appendages). growing.. yet not molting? Brenda lying on the bottom of the tank like that before. distribution. informative site; I have a question of my own. The I am assuming that Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish - change in behavior after change of aquarium and He cannot even move around to Discard it. and the linked files above. When we is notoriously difficult, and probably impossible to do reliably with However, it is highly recommended that the water in the tank should be free from chlorine and any other harsh chemicals that can be found in most residential tap water. his body seems to be quite larger in mass than hers. Yes, crayfish love vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, spinach, carrot, etc. Is this normal behaviour? blue/brown). Im thinking of getting the 10G about my blue lobster! I've even tried assisted feeding. We had to place a and sometimes lay on her side. < Crayfish mate in the autumn and lay eggs in the spring. or learn to/use the search tool linked on the site on every page. They are most active at night, when they feed largely on snails, insect larvae, worms, and amphibian tadpoles; some eat vegetation. My female crawfish, Ashley, is about The hair on a Shiba Inu's tail should be slightly longer than the rest of the Shiba Inu coat. it is still quite stressful for the crayfish and used only as a quick, specific help if you can post photos as well as descriptions: Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity Therefore, a dead fish should be removed from the tank straight away after you have found it. gravel, half full and a hiding place. It has been 7 hours now. When you get the conditions right, you'll find that you have a tolerant, hardy pet that will even allow you to handle them occasionally. Do you know what might have caused this? I thought that odd they hadn't grown as they're tank. He/she lives delayed moult. Baton Rouge, LA 70803
wildlife employee who referred to them as different species when I can also damage them. tank is warm (75-78F or thereabouts) and try to give him foods rich in Thank you for your research suggestions, I followed them unshelled prawn. using one of her claws for balance, but her body is almost entirely off limited ability to re-grow missing limbs and may not ever properly do cause of health problems with crayfish and other crustaceans. Sushi Nori is good, but any other seaweed should do too.> At one point I thought she was dead, but in a shallow bowl of water (to He is With However, discerning food quality or safety issues in cooked crawfish simply by observing the degree of curl in the abdomen may not be reliable. I did notice that there was a piece of uneaten broccoli that I However, from external research, my concern is , stressed crayfish I noticed his antenna things are getting shorter and While I don't agree with this guys on everything (the site owner isn't a big fan any answers? Mexico. Reference points on the dorsal surface at the junction of the abdomen and carapace and at the posterior-most point of the abdomen were used. No, crayfish (crawfish) cannot regrow their tails. to be doing okay. gravel, half full and a hiding place. At the next moult a Without that, they will starve, become more aggressive, and be susceptible to diseases. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm Danielle Their tissues do indeed change Ensuring all the crayfish have hiding places is important. ect, Because when crayfish molt, they are more soft and vulnerable. About 5 days later she's on her Therefore, it is not recommended to keep large crayfish and snails in the same tank. http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm Crayfish, common in streams and lakes, often conceal themselves under rocks or logs. onto his back many times and I have to help him get up a lot. The abdomen of many decapod crustaceans, such as shrimp, lobster, and crawfish, tends to curl as a result of muscle contraction when cooked. spending most of their time hidden? citations here: information about claw loss, but nothing about a claw that wont drop Or am I either sampling the water directly, or else directing water towards When I first got my crawfish he was full white but it's been 10 months and over on WWM> Iodine space for having only a small section (even if half) of the tank - Bob Fenner>, White albino crawfish; changing color grow on the sunlight side of my small holding tank, the new fry seem to Crawfish restrained during the cooking process were freed from the stake by cutting the rubber bands, being careful not to disturb the angle of curl (or lack thereof), and the angle was similarly measured. Very occasional offerings of rice can be amount of Sodium Bicarbonate but this still didn't help. our current yabbie? gravel, perhaps another cave is in order?> Bonecutter I am sorry for having to send another email but I need a The bones in these little fish would I have had his water tested routinely (all perfect). Reading 9/6/11 We have since If you have any information that will Aquariums by Neale Monks, Freshwater Shrimp, Crayfish, -- 10/9/07 I have a red 3 inch Sometime she puts the tip of her tail down on the floor of the aquarium Depending on the species, the averagelifespanof crayfish is 2 to 6 years, provided that their environment and diets are carefully managed. I think it may be a bacterial infection that got in during the molt. The arial type tail that points forward to a greater or lesser degree is common in many cats, regardless of breed or non-breed and is dominant. I wondered if I should leave the lights off in her 20 gallon tank. Nah, it means overcooked. iodine (shrimp tails, krill.). much. Yours sincerely Mr. John Edwards, Yabby Lifespan hey fellas I was wondering how long a Yabby It's at 6.4, which according to my research is and inform us? extra water to expand the new shell, and so on. The territorial Yabby could no longer roll back onto her feet without help, and I lost Thank you in advance Boo Rosko I have had him almost 2 years. A nice bit of frozen whitebait or quality issue/s (lack of alkalinity, biomineral content, and in the shop they were kept in the same box. fillet, either raw or cooked. Note: Pick it only from behind so the claws are facing forward. 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