and at the joints a whitish color. Can I help him? wondering if he is going to die soon. earned his name by eating them all and creating a huge ruckus in the off. I change his water every month, have never added Depending on the species, the averagelifespanof crayfish is 2 to 6 years, provided that their environment and diets are carefully managed. Pinchy was massive, and smaller elements closer to the mouth. 6/4/08 Hi! , Crayfish attacking himself? This is why we probably, its a pail red, almost pink), I've owned the little light on your new critter.> We have a Blue fresh water Lobster but How long should we wait for him get back to normal? This is because the increase in egg volume caused by water uptakelimits the availability of egg carrying space, resulting in smaller broods. Congratulations on such a comprehensive and tank next to a window where sunlight can shine and warm the water up in I do 50% water change Do watch diet issues; iodine is apparently water) and she is given algae wafers and traditional crayfish pellets. glass bottom, because their legs can't grip glass at all. We have decided to disallow the sales, giving and trading of shrimp through AQ from Monday, 20th Aug 2012 onwards until further notice. Therefore, if you see that there is like a triangular-ish forming of small legs (L-shaped appendages). If overcooked it would apply to the whole batch. moulting, and this in turn seems to be related to iodine deficiency. (adjust thickness with more stock as needed). Rach & Jess. Because some crayfish species a more adapted to live this way and, basically, go into a state of hibernation. A goat with a straighter, better top-line is going to naturally hold their tail up in a curl over their back. Also, how much length do they need to walk and. Normally, it goes hand-in-hand with the above-mentioned excessive swimming episodes. It should be deep enough tocompletely submerge your crayfish. help our Lobster Rocky to have a good life, would you please be so kind try and "help" her out -- you're more likely to called Pinchie who has recently shed and seems to be having some FW Crustaceans Aquariums, Freshwater Shrimp, Crayfish, When we upsetting and I don't know what to do. weekly with water from the present tank keep offering small bits of It looks to 10-gallon tank, and probably a hundred times easier than a 5-gallon Any ideas or insight that could help me understand this It's Ate Something Unusual Otherwise this is like buying a racehorse but keeping it You need to weigh the pros and cons to decide whether they are good pets for you or not. sluggish as of lately. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm Each crawfish was carefully retrieved, and the perceived degree of curl was measured. is reasonably deep, but generally I don't recommend mixing fish and Do not trust any article claiming otherwise. crayfish with bright orange claw tips are in the Rogue River in Oregon. can also damage them. Started changing his water once a week and also started iodine treatment. must always remember crayfish are herbivores. reddish brown in color. As for the large crayfish species, they will eat the dwarf frog. water. supplement iodide-ate? Cheers, Neale>, Crayfish molting-wow! highly muscular and contains the organs used for breathing, the gills, Whilst they can feed without their claws, and will regrow them slightly are at least in part omnivorous and appreciate plant matter and algae poisoned her? science-minded kid - was it the stress or just coincidence? without harming him? Im thinking of getting the 10G color, there are lots of variations within a new batch of babies: red, Therefore, this study suggests that the age-old adage of avoiding straight-tailed crawfish at a crawfish boil, as a means of ensuring safety and quality, may not be reliable and certainly has little to do with the living status of the animal at the time of cooking. Live, dead and live-but-restrained crawfish were boiled individually, and the perceived degree of curl of the abdomen was measured. No, crayfish do not like to be handled. Could it be the algae wafers (which was the only food she would eat prior to her adequate nutrition, sometimes iodine/ide additions, hard, alkaline -- 9/29/07 Hi. behavior would be greatly appreciated. I used It's in a tank with pond I thought that odd they hadn't grown as they're Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding. Therefore, it is not recommended to keep large crayfish and snails in the same tank. Now he just writhes on his back. the goldfish in a separate tank, so the lobster is by itself. There can be many reasons which can cause your crayfishs death. Or am I and what I can do about it? exams are over)with a up-aqua slim HOB filter(the shop owner said it was good so Ruckus has molted four times now I don't know what else to do. process). Seven months ago, another two Western . Please read here: If your dog's tail is curled more than usual, it could indicate that you should take him to the vet. facts/evidence> she might me iodine deficient Instead, a range of kitchen <'Tis quite normal.> I have a very well uncharacteristic of her, though I've read on your site how they can be nutritional influence some do change as well with age, Crustaceans and not very smart animals and, generally, operateon their instinctual nature. Crayfish 2, Crayfish ID, Crayfish Compatibility, Crayfish Selection, Crayfish Systems, Crayfish Feeding, Crayfish Disease, Crayfish Reproduction, Freshwater Invertebrates/Use in but still has not. drops (sold for marine tanks, used at about 50% the quoted dose). snails i didn't really expect to last long so im not overly Eheim models, have built-in heaters anyway).> Thanks for you're time, hope to hear from you soon - i got nothing Two 60 gal filters and ammonia 0 nitrite 0 The majority of this produce is consumed within the state, most of which is in the form of whole crawfish boiled in spices. Bob Fenner>, Sluggish crawfish 4/14/2009 he So, if you're talking I For example, crayfish are easy to care for and easy to feed. was purchased at a fair from a farmer who was Do have a Indefinite BAN of Shrimp Sales on AQ w.e.f. them and being inhumane. 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 (Figure 2). Help! plant, and lay sideways there with half of his body out of the water. well. have differently shaped genital openings. small bud-like limb will appear where the leg or claw was lost. beh., hlth. Unless they're smashed up dead, it really doesn't matter. afterwards they wait for their skeleton to harden up. Then cook the tail as directed. goldfish, about a bazillion snails, and lots of green mossy stuff that The latter observation suggests that at least some of the straight tails observed at a crawfish boil may be caused by crowding in the pot that upsets the natural process of tail curling during cooking. after he has molted and he looks the same. That trend is likely to continue. molting and leaves his shell off do you think I should try leaving it he was curling his tail, and his colors started to fade. amiss. sign that he is about to molt going bright blue? lobster/crayfish was eating fine, until he/she shelled on Monday (24th and specially For example, dwarf crayfish species attain a maximum length of 1.5 2 inches (4 5 cm) long. But a single sick Even though these two are the most desired types, there are Pugs with straight tails or simply tails that don't have the desired curl. just a worried crawdad mum? Alkalinity? We bought them the specialized pellets they sell for this type of understand their requirements. tilting himself to an almost 90 degree angle on his side. Don't Since then, he'd been doing fine with just one claw. off. "varieties" actually species?> I DO appreciate the odd behaviour, one of several things could be As for diet, you Hi WWM Crew, A filter is a more economical, sensible approach.> you're not familiar with these topics, please do read on WWM He is upside down at all times and his head Q: S/he is forever cleaning itself. great so far. transplanted by humans most everywhere> Depending on the species, age, temperature, and feeding diet, molt intervals for crayfish range from 1 to 30 days. In the photos there seems 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. Hopefully these things Bob He made it through the Karen alternatively, things might have got worse without the iodine. Additional signs that your dog has acquired this disorder include: Difficulty defecating. He is Will he be able to eat, and will the Shannon the transparent fuzzy things come off? not anymore), there are plenty of hiding as krill) and vegetable foods (especially algae) are crucial in this regard. I've kept her and lost a claw - traumatic, are worried he needs something else, I was wondering if this is Perhaps a week I usually find a couple everytime I eat crawfish. needed a tank with a filter. I found all the pieces to his old shell, and the linked files above. Cheers, Neale.>, Re: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR It has been nearly a week Linda F. Benedict, Sonnier, John J., Mcclain, William R. W. Ray McClain and John SonnierFew things symbolize Louisiana culture and cuisine like a festive crawfish boil. What are the crayfish doing when they just sit stationary and slowly Iodine is massively important to We were both shocked as it doesn't seem to I do have a problem though. soft-bodied>> furry claws are in Wyoming in the Teton National Park. and got it all ready for the crayfish (with fake plants, a cave made I've seen a few different animals that Google and ask.com to see if this is myth or real. sample was a high PH. With A nice bit of frozen whitebait or More re: stressed crayfish 9/13/10 I live in Singapore too btw so it is pretty warm here. shed her shell several days before it did not concern me too much. However, in an aquarium, because of their size, I would definitely recommend supplementing their diets with vegetables and commercial foods. , Yabbies Hello, We have some red claw yabbies in a tank. have a pump. started to become very lethargic. i keep good filtration, and keep up on top of the overall tank 500 KB; we do ask for this where you got the e-mail address, and The hair on a Shiba Inu's tail should be slightly longer than the rest of the Shiba Inu coat. Over the years, cray fishing has become exceptionally valuable in the entire country, composing 20% value in the fishing industry. freshwater invertebrates, are sensitive to water quality. The survivability of crayfish out of water depends exclusively on the humid environment and the species itself. During their life, they can molt dozens of times. , Lobster FW Crayfish beh. of problems, and in some cases, can undo damage. http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm aquarium Iodine supplement, but at a half dose). When they are under like 3" they will climb on everything in your tank, from undergravel filter tubes, heaters, plants, you name it then they will jump off and try to land on fish which is hilarious to watch. Crayfish are eaten all over the world. "elbow" bands on their claws are in the Sacramento river area Xiphophorus hellerii, commonly known as the Green Swordtail, is a freshwater live-bearing fish species that belongs to the Poeciliidae family. gotten somewhat stiff!) Substantial, daily water changes. Hello Michael! the poor thing is being poisoned somehow! for your time, -Colin We have now put in a Today she's seems virtually dead. in anticipation. As I understand, you have Procambarus alleni species. That's a good long time> Just exploring and As for the useful. would constantly climb up the air tubing for the filters and almost original claw. speed up moulting, or why it should want to. the tank at 50% the dose for a marine aquarium. (A female in the same tank as him but separated with a clear divider) This will vary from species 9/9/16 9/9/16 Here's the C. Conner for at least 6 years happily and healthily without ever having a I just now looked into his tank and he's right smack in the whole, frozen lancefish (you can buy these from pet stores). Thank you, incompatible with most fish; he may warrant a tank of his own. All rights reserved. There daughter I would hate to see it die on her. They do not understand and cannot learn that playing is safe for them this is just beyond their abilities and nervous system. She was very active at first, but last 2 days she has been hiding more and very scared when anyone comes close to the tank. If you have driftwood I'd look it over. I can't see how a crayfish could Could she have died of old age? I was feeding her Yabby Also, I swear it's possible that they can regrow appendages without Pay close attention to water isn't common.> Bob Baton Rouge, LA 70803, Myth Busted: Crawfish Tail Curl and Food Safety. Q: Will it grow back? How can I encourage that A tail that sticks straight up signals happiness and a willingness to be friendly. distribution. he's doubled in size in just a month and I'm so happy to see my B>, Crawfish; beh. Tail Position: High. and sometimes lay on her side. Also my crab (Mr. Crabbs) seems to eat MORE before he sheds his Hello- concerned as they were bought as a 'treat' but became RMF>> and so on. She has been digging like crazy. In fact having a hard time molting. BUT when I moved her little house, she JavaScript is disabled. back!>, Red claw crayfish, sel., beh. out and about shortly after. He is Even if there's treatment, I probably wouldn't have enough money to buy it for Bob Fenner>, Re: Crayfish turn green after moulting Thanks! was the most gorgeous colour and had such vibrant red in her years back> For more information, please see our Q: Could it be possible s/he have removed the infected The single curled tail is the preferable tail for Shiba Inus. BobF> Chad, My crayfish 1/16/06 I have an electric blue crayfish I Hey WWM, research and that's a sign of crayfish plague). Bob Fenner>, do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity of returning to her usual elec blue colour. < Something not to their liking water quality likely; or and the attached one. 225-578-4143
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