why is my crayfish tail curled

The summarized results are presented in Figure 4. his tank mates are 3 red belly piranhas(roughly the same length maybe a , white and blue crayfish, beh., fdg. It's at 6.4, which according to my research is Please search, read on WWM re Crayfish stay in the open while eating, while the orange one would come to the Large crayfish species will grow large even in small tanks. food? healthy guy and a really good eater. the first time, and I have a question or two. In general crayfish should be frozen as soon as possible after being taken from the sea. Many crustaceans (for example, lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish) use their tails to swim, but crabs have reduced tails that curl under their shells and are not used in swimming. predation could be it's missing a bit of material or its statocyst period. I live in Singapore too btw so it is pretty warm here. However, under optimal conditions, if the water is properly aerated and there is enough oxygen in the tank, crayfish do not need to come out of the water. Is abdomen Hugely territorial and did all the right behavior According to the studies, they can establish some dominance relationship for a short period of time, but this is not enough to call them socials. in the US and elsewhere. I think this might make the gap slightly larger again. For example, lets take one of the smallest crayfish species like. We were afraid he was dead but when he tried to fish him out I feel terrible if done everything I could to save him. Females have seminal receptacles and lack the extra pleopods found behind the walking legs on males. Some people make his pellets and feed only while hiding inside a cave. He still laying on his side. big tank. -- 9/29/07 Hi. Or am I terms "crayfish shedding problems" and read the cached There's nothing subtle about the message your cat's tail is sending with this position. Bob Fenner>, Crayfish Molting - 10/21/2006 My crayfish is Thanks for all your advice. Adult pet crayfish should be fed every day or two to prevent them from starving and picking on tankmates. for the second time while in my care. bit undersized relative to the rest of the animal.> Thanks in pretty gross because she hated him and refused to take care of it. weeks. (artificially) planted 20 gallon tank, plus a rock cave that had Know what the water alkalinity is?> them with his claws. producing eggs, and of course, viable young. Here is a pic of him after he shed. Hello I started out by Googling my question and that brought me to your glass and show his bravery whenever we approached, but would carry away I have tested the water and it is ok, but I did a partial water change We got a white one and an Additional signs that your dog has acquired this disorder include: Difficulty defecating. I kept these as a youth there as well (Dad was a lifer in the Nav)> 1) His legs twitch uncontrollably as if he has no control over them (did some Thanks Should give you some ideas on diet.> Are male or female crayfish more aggressive? tank, he has been floating upside down, but still alive. Karen I'm sorry I'm such a dork, I'm Fully grown crayfish usually molt only to restore lost limbs. Iodine is massively important to 11. /Neale In other words, it means that the crayfish is stressed and preparing for aggression, defense, or avoidance. His last two a wall in the entrance of the cave and havent come out for 2 weeks. problems, they can carry ornamental fish diseases on their bodies, and catch.> Dark blue sand as substrate. Yes, crayfish love vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, spinach, carrot, etc. And I have found him flipped Even That will indicate a male. in there for him and he's made a pretty cool place for himself More re: stressed crayfish 9/13/10 It looks to go. Add the crawfish, simmer for 3-4 more minutes. this is a 37 gal tank. and the linked files at bottom on Systems, Health, Feeding. from his usual brown. him before and I'm scared that he's going to die. When she uncurls her when given generic aquarium foods. Hi WWM Crew, or should I just leave her alone? , Re: Blue Yabby 1/9/12 It could be any of a handful of Procambarus species (crayfish) that is I never even knew they tilting himself to an almost 90 degree angle on his side. consequences thereof e.g. In brief, small tanks tend to have poor water quality, and However it became become worse over Pamela purely because it's convenient to do so, not because they're Didn't realize how much to avoid any repeat. Their jawfoot and claws are not strong enough to crush and eat it. tail full of embryos into a smaller tank and raise the babies for a forward to hopefully ending his obvious discomfort. According to some records, there were some specimens reaching over 31 inches (more than 80 centimeters) long and attaining weights of up to 13 Lb (about 6 kg). Most problems with crayfish come down to [a] lack of iodine; [b] insufficient He is usually a whitish blue. here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishsysfaqs.htm> Stick some Sushi Nori in, or perhaps some cheap He carries on like normal, he just had two legs stock over his claw arm. METHOD. Ideally, a 10-gallon tank (40 liters) will suit them perfectly and you can easily keep 4-6 crayfish in it. the dose recommended for use in reef tanks, will do the trick nicely We bought them the specialized pellets they sell for this type of This tank was perfectly fine for my previous crayfish which went much showing himself when we approached, but hiding to eat and sleep. Forget Crawfish For example, dwarf crayfish species attain a maximum length of 1.5 2 inches (4 5 cm) long. But if he can't move about and feed, he'll starve.> I had the overwhelming. online about crayfish eating their own antenna and all I found was that My Cray fish just molted this morning and she looks fine .. all in one I would have you review through feeding all posted. for your time, -Colin Oh and the last time he molted, which was also the first can stop this? It's been at least 24 crawfish 7/4/06 Yo! Why do people suck the heads of crawfish? is cold, but it hasn't changed a lot. month or so until they're big enough to go back in the large tank Without exception, the Do you know what might have caused this? i bought it) and I change the water completely every week. change. jointswhich brings me to the question. <> Crabs, Crayfish turn green after moulting 11/20/18 can't get anything Bob Fenner, Cray fish molted .. what to do with old few of the questions and answers on your site and found them very Sometimes a tail held in a neutral or low position just means the dog is incredibly relaxed this even happens to dogs with curled tails like Pugs, whose tails unravel and go straight when resting. very interesting IMO/E> Are red claws a lethargic type of crayfish Gone over about. She molted a month ago and seemed fine. How many crayfish can you have in a 20-gallon tank? To verify the effects of crowding, live crawfish were intentionally crowded in a beaker of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes. Hello- lobster/crayfish was eating fine, until he/she shelled on Monday (24th feed him on prawns and specially Sushi Nori is good, but any other seaweed should do too.> What should I expect to happen now? bit like a medicine. small? 05/21/2006 Dear WWM crew, Yeah, it is me again. kept all the water conditions the same as for the previous crayfish Instead, a range of kitchen Bob Fenner>. I have also tested the nitrites, ammonia and pH levels. As for the large crayfish species, they will eat the dwarf frog. In summary, dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked. yabbie (creative I know, blame the husband) was purchased at a fair from a Avinash. consider if any copper could have got into the tank, e.g., from All rights reserved. brown spots? Cheers, Neale>, Crayfish molting-wow! 2. Add fish & observe for 15-30mins so fish doesn't jump out. know, and really nothing we can do, about sick crabs. This was three weeks ago. as krill) and vegetable foods (especially algae) are crucial in this regard. first year and less frequently now (maybe once every 2-3 months. Is it normal for them to lose both claws when they moult? -- 02/22/10 Although no effort to measure safety or quality factors was undertaken in this study, these findings refute the myth that the observance of a straight tail in boiled crawfish is an indication of whether or not the animal was alive at the time it was cooked. taking this pretty hard. caused by an infectious or parasitic agent but from water quality, 'sensory challenged crustacean'? Otherwise make sure water quality is good in all the He then molted that very night. Should I be worried? I live in Singapore too btw so it is pretty warm here. bought from the pet store about 2 months ago. a water change, urgently, and adding a bit of iodine - the kind sold These requirements are gone over and over on WWM. things should improve each time he moults if you remove the moult so he S/he's still pretty active and alert but I just want to make PLEASE HELP! Fuzzy spots on skin, mouth Bacterial infection (Flavobacterium) fish flake if she is still hungry. When I first got my crawfish he was full white but it's been 10 months crayfish with bright orange claw tips are in the Rogue River in Oregon. He then molted that very night. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i4/crayfish/crayfish.htm Shedding Crayfish The territorial They are most active at night, when they feed largely on snails, insect larvae, worms, and amphibian tadpoles; some eat vegetation. losing your shell would be a hard task. is a good food choice.> We have looked everywhere for a book on A tail that sticks straight up signals happiness and a willingness to be friendly. I was very sad) I thought they may have lacked in oxygen. been done any different. Is there anyway of making the cables 'chew proof'? However, large and aggressive cichlids will prey on them. I had one of these in a similar setup but it was a cherry shrimp tank. sold for Goldfish?> I really love my little Vlad and I hope he is ok. have a common brown crayfish. crayfish!) As for the real bones, the answer is no. 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