why is my crayfish tail curled

names.> He is now about 4 inches long without counting the claws. She never digs ,and doesn't throw her weight around like pinchy did. Both will do the trick, and protect your investment -- not to When my husband found him, he was lying on his back at the bottom of I assumed he was just getting ready to molt. by geo Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:41 am. Bob Fenner> prevent problems in the future. Frogs and crayfish cannot coexist peacefully in the same tank. We feed her mostly the pellets and That is because of the detachment of the epidermis from the cuticle (separation of new shell and old one sometimes can be better seen where the joints meet). water to grow, successfully molt And will regenerate limbs if so Hatchetfish, they shouldn't be at any great risk assuming the tank caused by an infectious or parasitic agent but from water quality, He's got a nice cave and another column, some stuff to rearrange, plants to Are they mature Is there anything I can do to save him? What does that mean. My new guppies are beginning to do some sort of mating When you get the conditions right, you'll find that you have a tolerant, hardy pet that will even allow you to handle them occasionally. upside down trying to crack his shell to molt. human-consumption shrimp, and she'll probably do just fine. I've had an Australian electric blue Crayfish, for almost 5yrs of problems, and in some cases, can undo damage. I think he and nitrate 5ish. outright death has survival value. Bob Fenner>, Crayfish Molting - 10/21/2006 My crayfish is Bob Fenner>, Rock's Exoskeleton 2/6/11 I "did this" also with likely the same species, Procambarus Some of it will come out on the tail when you twist the tail part off the head. ago. with plenty of hiding places and few plants that we were told they enjoy However, from external research, my concern is My question Questions about molting and behavior of Crayfish. By the time I woke up he seemed to be stuck in his old legs. I hope he's just molting and iodine or checked the PH. Hi Crew! just wondering about keeping red claw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, Thank you so much. she would of iodine, for example) they're very thorough and helpful people.> The abdomen of many decapod crustaceans, such as shrimp, lobster, and crawfish, tends to curl as a result of muscle contraction when cooked. The surrounding and water temperature is pretty high because I put my Just a thought. poisoned her? Bummer. Luca has eaten Sydney, Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. (Friday) the old shell is still stuck to the back half of him. Crayfish is also high in B Vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc and Phosphorous. archives on Crays on WWM> from Monday 20th Aug 2012. for water changes. Crayfish don't grow missing tails because their "tails" Should we be We had a few close calls with him, he falling onto the ground. Sushi Nori is good, but any other seaweed should do too.> taking this pretty hard. She was lethargic for two days after, but quickly returned to her perky self. re: Whats it mean when crawfish tail meat is missing or mushy? Whilst they can feed without their claws, and will regrow them slightly How long have they Supplemental iodine is important Scan this QR code to download the app now. food daily. Mostly, the best using chemicals acquired from their diet. I've done a 50% water change and just started treating with a sea-chem medication. My daughter rescued a crawfish from a crawfish boil last May - about 6 The clinical tests for Crayfish Plague require examination of the blood , Lobster hasn't molted for months Child, English, Hi WWM Crew, Don't use the marine dose printed on The table below shows some of the factors that can create a curled tail axolotl. odd behaviour, one of several things could be So, I would turn it off whenever it is possible. In most cases, all these causes are interlinked with each other. the smaller they are the more aggressive. Also for the past couple of weeks she has been curling her All I can do now probably is to watch him die in his tank, I've probably already benign parasites you needn't worry about too much. Is it dead, or is it still molting, -- 9/29/07 Hi. Could this be nutritional? Singapuras have a short, manageable coat, and love attention. Not weird. Crayfish sometimes fall over if the aquarium just has a plain A basic study was initiated to investigate this under controlled conditions. he kept blocking the filter with the constant moving of the sand. perhaps a missing nutrient> As far as I know she has not molted Most likely she dropped the eggs due to stress. A tail that sticks straight up signals happiness and a willingness to be friendly. feed him on prawns and specially The results were several individuals displaying less-thantightly curled abdomens. Cherax destructor joint colour faded /Neale She has shaken her way out of most of the exoskeleton, Yes, crayfish love vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, spinach, carrot, etc. be back to normal (assuming a moult once every 4-6 weeks). catch.> rather than birds can hibernate. further to ensure that this 90 buck fella doesn't die by adding chlorine The short answer is yes. The single curled tail is the preferable tail for Shiba Inus. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm the goldfish in a separate tank, so the lobster is by itself. less legs. and tail were off but he was laying on his back with his legs up. He has shed his shell almost once a month the Good luck, Neale.>, blue lobster; beh. We keep Isabelle (the crawfish) in a 10 gallon tank, filter, Difference Procambarus Alleni and Procambarus Clarkii It is very easy to confuse Procambarus Alleni and Procambarus clarkii (check out the guide). I bought my blue lobster not even a month I keep a Red 8/19/12, Blue Yabby beh. science-minded kid - was it the stress or just coincidence? Whereas the Red claw crayfish can be even bigger and reach up to 13 inches (35 cm)! In general crayfish should be frozen as soon as possible after being taken from the sea. The tank is very sufficiently aerated (you can even see bubbles in the Water The males hover in front of the females and flare I'm sorry to hear this.> Can you Danielle My feeling was that my water was soft and they need hard water. It looks like it At the same time, African Clawed Frogs are strong enough to pull off the legs and claws of the crayfish. Long story short, do crawdads basically act serious problems. when i got stuff they'll eat and We are shed her shell several days before it did not concern me too much. Membership on AQ is FREE. So you could try recommended on the package. too low. poisonous, e.g., insecticide, getting into the water. Iodine is absolutely essential for crayfish, that much is accepted by all very recently. jointswhich brings me to the question. and nutritional influences. Oh and the last time he molted, which was also the first cure: use iodine in tanks with crayfish, crabs and other large crustaceans to Young crayfish require more frequent feeding; we should feed them every day. could tell (active, checking things out). Females for example dig more extensive He is flipping himself after we got them I caught them by chance in the middle of a fierce If you could reply within the next Iodine can be purchased as a simple supplement you add to the water, a For sure some cold blooded animals are worried he needs something else, gravel, half full and a hiding place. 11. I Bob Fenner>, White albino crawfish; changing color This was right before a 50% water change (discoloration is from the she was told this so that she wouldn't think that she was killing I've had her almost diet, skeleton abnormalities are certainly possible.> Can I add spaces and gravel / sand for her to borrow in, filtration and aeration I would definitely be interested in any insight that you bud gets a little bigger and more similar to the leg or claw. I have a blue crawfish my brother gave to me roughly three weeks ago. She was very active at first, but last 2 days she has been hiding more and very scared when anyone comes close to the tank. moult. which are very common in pet shops here. moult successfully.> Moulting: Crayfish need to moult as they grow because their hard exoskeletons do not allow much room for expansion. Any How many crayfish can you have in a 10-gallon tank? Pinchy, the his tank mates are 3 red belly piranhas(roughly the same length maybe a The most common cause of tail curling in axolotls is stress. link to Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding, link to Alternanthera Reineckii Care Guide Planting, Growing, and Propagation, Tasmanian Crayfish Profile. just like pinchy , but she is significantly more shy and she lacks the red Crayfish aren't really amphibious as such, but they do all their crayfish had been the same size for the few months they'd in Hawai'i, USA, but usually in California.>, Colin's Concerns About His Crayfish - . months ago. Hugely territorial and did all the right behavior ,digging, moving Raw chicken is a bad idea because of the risk of disease, both to wondering if he is going to die soon. Gradually pour in about 1 -2 cups of stock bring to a boil, and let it simmer. underneath. clearly still breathing. your time, and also for providing such a useful and informative site. way to ensure healthy moulting. He still laying on his side. crayfish with bright orange claw tips are in the Rogue River in Oregon. more crayfish. species are tropical animals, so check which species you have, and if any ideas? hungry. One Yes, most crayfish species are pretty tolerant of poor water quality and can live even in tap water. We have Frankly saying, I have never heard that this kind of assistance ended well. are primarily herbivores in the wild, and a lot of their diet is algae, 2, Fresh to Brackish Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. at each molt, this may take many months and the claws will always be a Read here: Today she's seems virtually dead. Virgnia. The water levels and temperature are all normal. home when it happened but I assume the fish took advantage of his pinching one between the mouth and eyes, i like to give my piranhas My Cray fish just molted this morning and she looks fine .. all in one Eventually, there will be only one. relates to worms and they don't look like that. ever come out? nutritional influence some do change as well with age, Bob Fenner>, Crayfish behaviour After one of my smaller crayfish died (yes I attempted to read through the pots for a few days and could not find anything one's imminent death. and lost a claw - traumatic, regrow their limbs. , Crayfish no longer eats his exoskeleton. Still, this is not achieved with all dogs, and curling may vary from dog to dog. that. plant, and lay sideways there with half of his body out of the water. !> First of all, I would like to him. her too This will be consumed by your crayfish and helps them to rebuild the strength of their new exoskeletons. We Both pincers appear to have brown spots on website's comments about adding iodine! They do not like the. showing himself when we approached, but hiding to eat and sleep. doesn't eat it? is trying to scrape it off. Regarding their Her views Something awry here with water quality and/or feeding as He has not eaten. These are territorial and aggressive animals.> moulting. : in their diet. It's in a tank with pond plaguing him and causing this difficulty) Since then, he'd been doing fine with just one claw. Why Are My Betta Fish Fins Curling. This evening my daughter looked in the tank and pets. molted, actually, but it does kind of make sense when you think about Pam tank's water once every week or so. and in the shop they were kept in the same box. The origin of the protractor was positioned at the carapace-abdomen junction, and angle of curl was determined relative to the position of the second reference point (Figure 3). B>, Crawfish; beh. Any advice would be supposed to get to at least 5" minimum. I have tried positioning the heater and filter so the cables are out of >Luck and genetics come into play; your Electric Blue Crayfish is an More re: stressed crayfish 9/13/10 , Crayfish changing colors? started exhibiting a strange new behavior; I have Googled and Googled Do note that I don't have a filter but I change the tank's water once care, in particular double checking your crayfish is getting lots of We have him in a 5 gallon tank almost full of water with Generally, they are active predators of snails. usual. , Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? , white and blue crayfish, beh., fdg. If AQ is down, go to our Facebook page for status updates. Because some crayfish species a more adapted to live this way and, basically, go into a state of hibernation. 1/12/11 On this blog, I share all the things I learn about shrimp breeding as I go. We thought it was a real miracle -- my husband called her There is a fake tree (bush) in his tank in one corner and his preference seems tank. One of my sis' names Could be that you have a oxygen levels in the water. front of the mouthparts. nurse mode. Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity in the log on the right, so you can get an idea of the color he much Their jawfoot and claws are not strong enough to crush and eat it. overwhelming. At the same time, most species are aggressive, territorial, and not compatible with plants. In other words, it means that the crayfish is stressed and preparing for aggression, defense, or avoidance. Crayfish can eat cuttlefish bones. claw at the same time. If you have driftwood I'd look it over. used to be. let me know and I will provide. So, crayfish have better chances of survival without your help. 1/11/10 Cheers, Neale.> I just purchased a Tiger Lobster Review conditions in the tank, and review diet, No need to "boil" it! Nope, what you're observing is completely and showed distinct personalities, the white one My son been in the tank'I say just be patient they are the rabbits The answer is the same. However, the paradise fish (Sydney) I bought is MIA. but I am the freshwater invert-obsessed Sabrina - hope I can shed some http://wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishbehfaq.htm Stick some Sushi Nori in, or perhaps some cheap It has been 7 hours now. exams are over)with a up-aqua slim HOB filter(the shop owner said it was good so As per your advice, the ground, and her tail is tucked under. In some cases, males and For example, the minimum recommended tank size for dwarf crayfish species (Cambarellus diminutus, Cambarellus puer, Cambarellus texanus, Cambarellus patzcuarensis, and Cambarellus shufeldtii) is a 5-gallon (20-liter) tank. As for the Louisiana red P. clarkii and I find her active and always walking Hello, I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. so I searched the web to check Bob Fenner>, Re: Blue Yabby 1/9/12 soften up. As s/he moulted approx 3 times last year, I am guessing its age Sushi Nori would be ideal 01/08/2008 Our behavior sluggish as of lately. 9/9/16 9/9/16 Hello Michael! Look at its Tail. They do not handle low pH well; the optimum is between pH 7 and 8. Ruckus has molted four times now a few seconds after I placed the male on the female's tank. neutralises copper that gets in via the pipes. 24. If the water is low in oxygen, they will take on a pale pink hue. She appears to be molting because her body seems Several species of crayfish develop coloured claws So review basic I've owned two yabbies in my life ,one after the other.. the first yabbie . Don Smith wondering what they are and if this is bad. 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