Contents of aquarium crayfish
In nature, crayfish live in almost all bodies of water. In aquariums, small crayfish of unusual colors are often bred.
Aquarium crayfish love clean and hard waterPhoto:Getty A prerequisite is high water hardness (at least 8°). This is necessary for the crayfish to renew its shell after molting. To increase the water hardness, add limestone and marble. The optimum temperature is from 21 to 27°C. The water should be clean and oxygenated. A water filtration and aeration system is installed in the aquarium to make it more comfortable for living. Shelters made of pots and stones are placed on the bottom. Aquarium crayfish are individualists, so they need their own territory and a safe shelter. These pets are not averse to walking along the shore, so a place for walking should be equipped in the aquarium. A large snag sticking out above the surface of the water is good for this. To prevent the crayfish from accidentally escaping, the aquarium is covered with durable glass. Many species of fish do not get along well with crayfish. Such a neighborhood often ends with the death of one of the cohabitants. At night, crayfish can hunt small fish that try to lie down near the bottom. Large aquarium inhabitants can feast on a moulted crayfish. At this time, the crayfish is especially vulnerable, since it is without a shell.
What to Feed Aquarium Crayfish
These animals prefer to lead a nocturnal lifestyle. During the day they hide in secluded corners, and with the onset of dusk they begin to show activity and go out in search of food. Feeding options:
- feed for bottom fish;
- live and frozen moths;
- small pieces of fish;
- scalded cabbage and carrots;
- slice of low-fat meat;
- cut pipes
They feed the crayfish late in the evening, when the fishare no longer so active. The fact is that at other times, crayfish can remain hungry due to their slowness, and other inhabitants of the aquarium will grab all the treats. Before molting and reproduction, crayfish need to be fed more often. The same applies to young animals that are actively gaining weight. When choosing a crayfish for your aquarium, think about whether you are ready to sacrifice some of the plants in it. The animal likes to eat or dig up algae. With good care, crayfish live at least 2-3 years, in rare cases longer. Read more:
