Procambarus clarkii
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| Species | Procambarus clarkii |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 30.48 cm
5-12 " (12.7-30.5cm) |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 292.15 K 66.2 °F 525.87 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-18 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
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| Life Span |
8-12 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Red Swamp Crayfish, Red Crayfish, Red Swamp Crawfish, Louisiana Crawfish, Louisiana Crayfish, Mudbug
[edit] Origin
- This Cray is native to the Southeastern United States.
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- These Crawfish can be furiously territorial and aggressive to other Crawfish and any other inhabitants that don't get out of their way. A large tank is thus required and only compatible with species that will give it a wide berth.
[edit] Diet
- Pretty much anything it can get its claws on. From food pellets, soft vegetation, detritus and co-inhabitants.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These Crawfish will seriously disrupt any vegetation or decoration. They can be very active and will often attempt to escape. It is imperative that these animals are provided with a substrate they can burrow in as well as adequate hiding spaces such as a clay pipe or hollow bogwood.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Notes
- This cray is unlikely to be found for sale outside of the USA due to strict exportation laws on crayfish, and is in fact illegal to keep in several places outside the USA including the UK.
- In Europe the Clarkii is an invasive species and thus subject to wildlife regulators.
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