Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'crayfish'.
Found 6 results
-
Cherax pulcher sp 'Hoa Creek' The recently classified Cherax species from Indonesia is one of the most stunning and colorful crayfish species. The Carapace and parts of the abdomen are bright pink color to purple. The claws is an intense blue with a white patch on the side and black tips. Hoa Creek are a relatively peaceful crayfish and will leave most shrimps and small, surface dwelling fish alone. While not as territorial as other crayfish, they still need plenty of hiding spots and other areas where they can retreat to. They are great diggers and will dig their own holes under rocks and other structures. They will uproot most plants in the process so they are not suited for planted tanks. Temperature: 20° - 28° C Hardness: > 5 ° dGH Ph: 6.5 - 8.5 Size: Hoa creek are a medium size crayfish, reaching sizes up to 5" or more. Sexing: Usually males have a transparent patch or "bubble" on the outside of the claws but not always the case. Otherwise can be sex the standard way when it comes to Cherax; Females will have gonospores which on the 3rd pair of legs will males have them on the 5th pair of legs Food: Omnivorous, prefer plant / vegetable based foods. We feed our with Shrimp King Peas & green loops, fresh baby spinach, and regular stable food. They love eating Indian almond leaves as well! Recommended Tank Size: 90cm for a pair, 120cm for 2 pairs or more - make sure each individual have their own cave / retreat. As with all crayfish, aquarium will need to be well covered. DO NOT MIX with North American crayfish in the same tank! Cherax species like Hoa Creek are very susceptible to the crayfish plague that north american species are a carrier for. Even if you keep them in separate tanks, do not mix equipment between tanks
-
Took me a while to fish these guys out of their tank for a photo shoot, but I finally manage to grab some shots of those gorgeous crayfish from Indonesia. Introducing the newly classified Cherax pulcher 'Hoa Creek'. Not as nice as ones that Chris Lukhaup documented but just happy get some in Canada! Will probably released a couple of pairs for sale (if i can catch them!) but looks like I already have a bit of a waiting list for them! More info on them here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/05/14/the-newest-crayfish-species-looks-like-a-lisa-frank-creation/
-
Yeppers. Back from tour and looking to find some CPO for one of my tanks. Ideas on best places to ship from? Cheers.
-
Hi, I'm new to owning inverts and have recently purchased 10 FRS and put them in with my guppies in my 12 gallon planted tank. I've been looking online and found CPO Orange Dwarf Crayfish and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with these guys. I would love to add one to my tank but am unsure if the tank is too small and if it will eat all my FRS. I've read that they can be peaceable enough and not bother anyone else in the tank but it seems for every positive review I read there's one that says the will eat everything. Any help is greatly appreciated! Cheers
-
hello. I have just stared in the hobby of keeping fish. but have jumped in feet first. I was woundering what peoples thoughts are on keeping lucky bamboo ( Dracaena sanderiana) in an aquarium and if so do you think a crayfish and/or apple snail will eat it? Thanks.
-
Howdy folks. I'm new to the forum and the whole fish-keeping scene. I recently came into possession of a 75 gallon aquarium with all the goods (ie: grow-lights, filter, heater, etc). My plan is to create a diverse and active biosphere that hosts a number of different species without getting overstocked. At present I've got these guys all living with each other in peace. Once in a while the knife fish and crayfish joust for a dark place, but the tank has multiple locations for them to hide. 7 leopard danios 4 otoclinus 3 ameca splendens (not my favorite - came with the tank) 1 ghost knife fish 1 dwarf crayfish 1 betta 6 zebra nerite snails 3 zebra thorn snails I'd like to get a few more danios (12 total), and possibly some red cherry shrimp. Does anyone see any major problems? I am aware that the shrimp could become snacks for the other fish, but I think there will be enough places for them to hide in the aquascape I'm creating. I'm holding off on the shrimp for a couple more weeks. I'm also really wanting to figure out freshwater plants. I'd like to get some kind of tall or floating plants that do well with strong light - suggestions? I'd love any insights you can offer. Thanks!
