Until recently, crayfish were not considered an interesting object of maintenance for aquarists, but now they are gaining more and more sympathy. Attention is drawn to their bright color, large size, and the relative ease of content, despite the fact that there is still little information on this topic. How can you create comfortable conditions for living and reproduction for this original inhabitant of the aquarium?
It is necessary
- - An aquarium with a volume of at least 120L
- - Sandy soil
- - Pebbles, grottoes, pipes for bottom decoration
- - Aquatic plants
- - Continuous water filtration system
- - Aerator
- - Live and dry fish food
Instructions
Step 1
One of the most interesting and common species of crayfish in aquariums is the Cuban blue crayfish (Procabus cubensis). It can be kept with any fish that have a rather peaceful character, with the exception of catfish, collisions with which at the bottom can be perceived by the cancer as a reason for attack. However, remember to keep your crayfish full at all times. For six adults, a 120 liter tank is sufficient. Don't forget to put a lid on it in case the crayfish thinks to go for a walk. Naturally, if you want to house larger crayfish, you will need larger tanks.
Step 2
At the bottom of the aquarium, there must be sand, preferably with the addition of marble or limestone chips. The crayfish will be very happy with a variety of bottom stones, grottoes, pipes, which they could use as shelters. Do not forget about plants: Cryptocoryna Usteri and Thai fern are recommended for keeping crayfish.
Step 3
The optimal water temperature for aquarium crayfish is 23-27 degrees. Also make sure that the water hardness is 8-15 °, and the pH (acidity) is 7, 8-5, 5. Do not forget to monitor the purity of the water. It is advisable that the aquarium be equipped with a biofilter and an aerator. Remember that crayfish are very sensitive to dirt.
Step 4
In feeding crayfish, you can combine dry and live food for fish. They also enjoy eating pieces of raw meat, raw vegetables, spinach and even fallen leaves. Young crustaceans can be fed with lower crustaceans, such as daphnia and cyclops, cut tubifex and bloodworms.
