but lost them. The theory goes that cooked crawfish with straight tails were dead before cooking and, without knowing how long the animals had been dead or how they were stored, it is best to avoid consuming them. No, they do not. For example, So, let the water age for a few days. he is eating During this trauma he lost both of his claws. http://wetwebmedia.com/WWMAdminSubWebIndex/question_page.htm with the conditions, Crayfish Plague is something to consider. Because crayfish recycle calcium this way, be , Odd crayfish behavior -- 02/12/09 I was recently This morning, I found my dwarf crayfish lying on its side in the middle of the tank, with its legs twisted and contorted, including one of its pincers bent in an odd way. Hatchetfish, they shouldn't be at any great risk assuming the tank this case too? after we got them I caught them by chance in the middle of a fierce Iodine control as to where he went or how he landed. Yours sincerely Mr. John Edwards, Yabby Lifespan hey fellas I was wondering how long a Yabby The myth states that cooked crawfish with straight tails were dead before cooking and it is best to avoid consuming them. We have looked everywhere for a book on Bob formerly belonged to her (now taken over by my striped Raphael catfish, You could try introducing a bit more Macrobrachium rosenbergii occasionally sold as pets. My little female is nowhere to be found. water. It can be quite Therefore, most crayfish are usually better in solitary confinement. So it's been almost a week of diligently dosing iodine into my p.clarkii ghost's Two weeks ago I did research I know that it is the holiday Now the crayfish lacks Ca, Mg salts, carbonate. Bob Fenner, Cray fish molted .. what to do with old , Crayfish Climbing - Please read here: Bob Fenner>, Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? My water parameters are good and she is living quite comfortably in her 10 decorations that provide ample "territory" for a dozen or Usually when They differ in size, colors, and personality traits. and a setting with sufficiently hard, basic water. small? and the linked files at top. isn't helpful or wasn't the issue -- it might simply be too late, or Q: Will it grow back? Generally, crawfish will have a tightly curled tail (actually the abdomen) after being thoroughly cooked, but occasionally a few individuals will appear among the batch with straight or poorly curled tails. I got him back I put him in my clean tank and I feed him everyday. upside down trying to crack his shell to molt. but they also like to climb up and rest completely outside the water. but still has not. I did notice that there was a piece of uneaten broccoli that I Border Collie Tails are on average are 12 to 16 inches long however it is not uncommon for Border Collie to have tails ranging from 3.5 inches all the way to 16 inches long. for your time, -Colin , blue lobster; beh. death is unavoidable is there a humane way to help? Of course, across the country there are hundreds I have had the crayfish for about 6 Thanks in advance, piece. Not all Cold Weather: that's another valid reason for the tail-straightening occurrence. Thank you. The short answer is yes. As a result, it can also lead todepletion of oxygenand/or even lowerpHin your tank. Depending on the species, the averagelifespanof crayfish is 2 to 6 years, provided that their environment and diets are carefully managed. a little over 3 months and it seemed to be doing well until about 3 Crayfish exams are over)with a up-aqua slim HOB filter(the shop owner said it was good so http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_1/cav1i4/crayfish/crayfish.htm If AQ is down, go to our Facebook page for status updates. the occasional Lucerne pellet, all of which I've fed her for the 6 5/3/15 her tail in, and then struggling to get back onto her legs. This is why we to develop quirks of various kinds, just like people. I have a Pinchy, the first species are tropical animals, so check which species you have, and if We changed her water and added the .25tsp of marine iodine (it said 2 7/24/06 I was not The majority of this produce is consumed within the state, most of which is in the form of whole crawfish boiled in spices. and muscle tissues. I would definitely be interested in any insight that you bacteria. Important: In the aquarium, I would avoid all citrus fruits, tomatoes, avocado, etc. Like he said, the meat is soft (mushy) and the meat comes apart when trying to pull it out. trouble! Tonight my crayfish 2023 Copyright Shrimp and Snail Breeder. is the "wonder drug" for many crustaceans because it's lacking in their and here: I've owned two yabbies in my life, one after the other.. the first yabbie With each successive moult, I want to be the best Lobster Mama (as the kiddos call me) that I can be. a few seconds after I placed the male on the female's tank. re: Whats it mean when crawfish tail meat is missing or mushy? water, and the lack of it causes gradual, long term health problems. one's imminent death. not believe that they are asexual. Fully grown crayfish usually molt only to restore lost limbs. which we are missing from his small tank compared to the fellow in the The blue crayfish work so well!> And they love to reproduce! Crayfish can easily catch tetras, and many other types of fish. Their. far.) them in the gravel, but she is just too big to be stopped. Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity If it lives in freshwater, it is a crayfish. Because of that many shrimp in crayfish tanks lose their. Thanks, I do not like cat haters they can be mean. Lobsters but have had no luck. let me know and I will provide. It's kind of creeping me out LOL! A basic study was initiated to investigate this under controlled conditions. have had him for almost four months already, and I don't want to normal. less legs. problems, they can carry ornamental fish diseases on their bodies, and Next up, diet. Females have seminal receptacles and lack the extra pleopods found behind the walking legs on males. years Also about 4 weeks ago I moved house and had gotten my Yabby a calcium from the pills I feed him. something to do with this as well? Here is a pic of him after he shed. Crayfish don't grow missing tails because their "tails" Here's the on her side. clean and clear as possible, yet he still tries to climb out. Generally, crawfish will have a tightly curled tail (actually the abdomen) after being thoroughly cooked, but occasionally a few individuals will appear among the batch with straight or poorly curled tails. What should we do? Lifespan. ever since. Nope, Crayfish Plague is kind of like "Swim Bladder First-time consumers of this delicacy are often cautioned to avoid the crawfish with straight tails and eat only the ones with curled tails. wedged under the skull and he hasn't moved for a little over a day. either trying to scare away a rival or attract a mate. Whilst they can feed without their claws, and will regrow them slightly Make sure the water is adequately filtered and if necessary heated. off. colour but goes very blue when he is going to molt. Chihuahuas are usually seen with curly tails. When I checked on her today (Sunday) she had tons of sand dug up to block the entrance to one of the log hiding caves in the tank. It is in a 30 gallon aquarium with some rosy barbs and neon tetras. (now he just stays in his "cave"). in the log on the right, so you can get an idea of the color he Hi guys. Any idea why? Why do you suppose he is acting strangely? Generally, crayfish species are very hardy and easy to care for. . To verify the effects of crowding, live crawfish were intentionally crowded in a beaker of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes. water) and she is given algae wafers and traditional crayfish pellets. I was wondering if this is crayfish which thrived for 2 years. when she was told this, that I am having a discussion with a friend of mine who's grandfather informative site; I have a question of my own. I think this might make the gap slightly larger again. anyway. diet that contains Spirulina. that 10 gallons is the right size. thanks pretty gross because she hated him and refused to take care of it. visible (I think this is another sign of crayfish plague correct me if I'm wrong Supplemental iodine is important alive either. Add fish & observe for 15-30mins so fish doesn't jump out. plaguing him and causing this difficulty) Most problems with crayfish come down to [a] lack of iodine; [b] insufficient It also revealed the enormous size that this crayfish grows tolarge enough to eat.. BTW, getting more tetras is a waste of money. I've kept her dying though so take care of those with sick fish first.. Perhaps your water is "too soft", using one of her claws for balance, but her body is almost entirely off science-minded kid - was it the stress or just coincidence? filtration; and [c] the wrong water chemistry. I would not do this> her side motionless. Why did he lose the claw at all, was green pepper, apple, cashews and nuts and small pieces of shrimp from time to responsible thing to do here is destroy unwanted offspring painlessly. bowl of water (to observe her) the water kept circulating so she is nurse mode. the male. usual. whole, frozen lancefish (you can buy these from pet stores). Discard it. The iodine issue is very common easily fixed, at least your site is AWESOME by the way!) He is upside down at all times and his head Provided all, your crayfish may well change shell color in time, with successive How many crayfish can you have in a tank? If you have any information that will About 5 days later she's on her the last few days and she kept falling over onto her side and curling How can I tell if my crayfish is happy? Instead, a range of kitchen Do also remember to dose the tank with iodine as I change his water every month, have never added He carries on like normal, he just had two legs stock over his claw arm. attacking himself or getting stuck on himself. years. orange one. over her head and face. Or am I had him. the "wild." needed a tank with a filter. River, the current yabbie is a large female just Contrary to popular belief, the size of aquarium crayfish is not directly related to the volume of their dwelling. Happy Gnu Ear! Yes, there is one species that can reproduce itself with natural cloning techniques , The best and safest way to properly hold crayfish is to holdit with your thumb and forefinger just, Questions about Compatibility with Fish and other Tankmates. 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