Interested in keeping a crayfish in your freshwater aquarium? One of the most popular options is the blue form of the Florida crayfish, also known as the electric blue crayfish. Beautifully colored and quite feisty, these invertebrates are easy to keep but do have some care requirements! Keep reading for everything you need to know […]
Looking for something a little different for your next aquarium set-up? You may have come across the ghost crayfish, a spectacularly colored variety of the common red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). They're very nice to look at, but what do they need to thrive? Let's go into everything you need to know about setting up […]
If you're not familiar with these crayfish, you might be thinking two things right now. First, what the heck is a "marmorkrebs"? And second, did you just say "self cloning?" Yep, we're talking self cloning crayfish! Marmorkrebs is German for "marbled crayfish", which is exactly what these crays are. And yes, they do not need a […]
If you're setting up a new aquarium and looking for something different for a change, we've got just the thing for you. Let us introduce you to the genus Cambarellus, also known as dwarf crayfish. There are 19 different species, none of which regularly grow over 2" in length! In this post, let's have a […]
Thinking of setting up a crayfish aquarium? Good choice! These feisty invertebrates are usually seen as food, but they're actually fun to keep as pets. Aquarium crayfish show a bit more personality than many fish and shrimp species, and you'll be able to see all sorts of interesting behaviors: territorial displays, molting and sometimes even […]
Cambarellus patzcuarensis 'Orange', also known as the dwarf orange crayfish or orange Mexican dwarf crayfish, is a dwarf crayfish species selectively bred for a striking orange color. These small crayfish are appreciated by shrimp keepers for their peaceful nature. They the perfect addition to a shrimp-/invertebrate setup or even a community tank. Keep reading for […]
Dwarf Orange Mexican Crayfish CPO Safe With Shrimp? The infamous question has come up again and again with shrimp hobbyist that are looking to add a little more than just shrimp to their aquariums, "Can I keep Dwarf Crayfish with my shrimp?". In a shrimp tank size often matters, more than likely you have several plants and are picky […]
Species Name: Procambarus Marmorkrebs Common Names: Self-Cloning Crayfish, Marbled Crayfish, Marmorkrebs Origin: Germany (more on this later) Diet: Omnivore Community Tank Safe: With Caution Planted Tanks Safe: No
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Looking for something a little different for your next aquarium set-up? You may have come across the ghost crayfish, a spectacularly colored variety of the common red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). They're very nice to look at, but what do they need to thrive? Let's go into everything you need to know about setting up […]