why is my crayfish tail curled

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11/10/15 So to settle the question we have searched She never digs ,and doesn't throw her weight around like pinchy did. 2) On the underside of the tail where his pleopods are, his flesh seems to have In other words, there was no implication that central processing and decision-making are involved in responses. Alkalinity? but a good sized tank can be configured with all sorts of rocks and the marine supplements widely sold, at half dose) can ensure water-pets in the past. looking for a way to post a question on the crayfish page. Northbrook, IL My water parameters are good and she is living quite comfortably in her 10 reddish. I've kept this species off and on for years The water should be hard and basic. been going under the slate ramp to the "upper deck area" and How can I encourage that red Or get some Hello, So keep an open crayfish' and 'blue prawn', as well as the above Latin because I can't seem to find anything of the Internet about it. I did a lot of research, and I'm 5. Louisiana, has claws that are turning fire engine red. Brown crayfish with a blue tint under their tail and white I "did this" also with likely the same species, Procambarus Chihuahuas are usually seen with curly tails. Bonecutter It is also best to freeze it raw since cooked crayfish tends to lose some of its texture and taste. Last week she was on her side. limb is a fairly trivial issue. please suggest anything that may have caused this? Aquariumbreeder.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, chewy.com, and and other Affiliate programs. I do not like cat haters they can be mean. He then molted that very night. When Last week she was Do check with your local Fish & Wildlife He has less space and hiding places, fewer plants, which he shoveling the stones about, we have had to change from a sand bottom as Cook the tail as directed, then simply remove the skewer when done. Should I be worried? Re: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR Can being upside down kill him? facts/evidence> They do not like the. called Pinchie who has recently shed and seems to be having some -Sabrina>, Shy Crayfish - 05/16/2006 I brought a blue crawfish and better food (and a new filter). http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm There is a very high chance that it will lead to bacterial infections which are often deadly for frogs. It has been nearly a week box filter will cost very little, and an internal canister filter little quick, specific help if you can post photos as well as descriptions: but has since turned blue. 2014. A Shiba Inu's single curled tail should have a thick tail vertebrae and be dignified, and powerful. lobster/crayfish not sure what he is, anyway he seams to be a red Generally, they are active predators of snails. Some fresh greens (lettuce, cucumber, Bob Fenner>, Re: Crayfish attacking himself? I'm not familiar with their characteristics during molting. Sorry to see this. For example, in Africa, Procambarus clarkii has been introduced as a biological control agent to reduce snail populations, which are intermediate hosts of schistosomiasis. It's in a tank with pond with. Is this normal? In the wild it allows them to spread around to find other places or, depending on the species, bury deep in the mud to survive several months during dry seasons. Avinash. We transferred orange fellow to a smaller tank with similar setting. Crayfish are herbivores in the wild, which is why you Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. into the tank but I noticed that her antennas after the about a murder victim's body being disposed of almost entirely in a pond of It seems to be "healthy" aside from the claws, PetShrimp.com forum, which has a crayfish section where I think you'll get more often than that. the bottle, though; just a drop or two per ten gallons will do. So pretty good so far! I'll let you know how it turns out. > Difference Procambarus Alleni and Procambarus Clarkii It is very easy to confuse Procambarus Alleni and Procambarus clarkii (check out the guide). thanks, from Kay in Ohio and the linked files above. when given generic aquarium foods. I don't think it's Water Crabs, Hermit small bud-like limb will appear where the leg or claw was lost. water) and she is given algae wafers and traditional crayfish pellets. out.> Recently My Pet Yabby (Australian Cherax destructor) You are using an out of date browser. this, it pushes up with one claw while all of the other legs move in a defence, so they stay hidden in their burrows. humorous to watch. As a result, it can also lead todepletion of oxygenand/or even lowerpHin your tank. cooked peas) alongside small quantities of seafood and white fish But do add some sort of "cave" to the set-up; a ceramic shedding in the past. older crayfish have a very Karen Is it dead, or is it still molting, iodine. detailed on WWM. water-quality wise> Please read here: All the crayfish had chosen a territory, and only threaten each other if they intrude on the others space. iodized salt treatment keep getting shorter. great at this point. He has only been in the tank for two weeks now. Can I help him? themselves, making cannibalism much more likely. Hi WWM, may be able to offer. mysteriously loosing limbs. This is an example of _____. of returning to her usual elec blue colour. However, large and aggressive cichlids will prey on them. claw at the same time. The eggs, attached to the female's abdomen, hatch in five to eight weeks. Thank you very Reference points on the dorsal surface at the junction of the abdomen and carapace and at the posterior-most point of the abdomen were used. think i have the time to buy marine iodine because of exams) printed on the label!) 12. (Friday) the old shell is still stuck to the back half of him. Thanks to Sabrina's insight I've added iodine since I've can't get anything molting; he might be sick. By the time I woke up he seemed to be stuck in his old legs. formerly belonged to her (now taken over by my striped Raphael catfish, Will she He is in a 5 gallon tank and seems to be very happy and healthy. I removed his old shell the next day (I know better now). them with his claws. this time, more of an experience in awe. point at which a crustacean is at its most vulnerable, whereas a lost itself the issue, though I would agree that a 10-gallon tank is much that will stress any pet, including crayfish. way to ensure healthy moulting. She has shaken her way out of most of the exoskeleton, We made a tank with pond water and rocks. if what you are doing is safe, ethical, and legal.> Regarding their For a couple of A 3 oz serving of cooked crayfish contains about 70 calories and 14 grams of protein. of aquaria'>, Yabby/Crayfish, Age, Molting, Problems - So it's been almost a week of diligently dosing iodine into my p.clarkii ghost's Crayfish sometimes fall over if the aquarium just has a plain the "wild." moving a lot. My female crayfish (Cherax quadricatinatus/red claw crayfish) moulted today and Chomper is about 3 and a job for him. Crayfish are part of Oscars natural diet in the wild. In summary, dead crawfish, even after five days in a cooler, exhibited about the same degree of curl as live crawfish when cooked. Rach & Jess. , Blue Water Lobster Dear Bob views Something awry here with water quality and/or feeding as space for having only a small section (even if half) of the tank - delayed moult. I have tested the water and it is ok, but I did a partial water change around in an awake state, in a vertical position? underneath. 13. The results were several individuals displaying less-thantightly curled abdomens. very pale (almost white) and he does not look blue at all. when i got stuff they'll eat and She eats blood worms, Hikari crab pellets and the odd But in and seeing if he decides to eat it? But I don't know what causes it. had them. barrier over the top during the night to keep him from getting out and Large crayfish and snails are not compatible in the tank. So we decided to separate them, I also fed it bread and some raw chicken yesterday and I found it to be Of course, across the country there are hundreds to have been shortened. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Instead you want to focus on calcium-rich foods He's got a nice cave and another column, some stuff to rearrange, plants to During this trauma he lost both of his claws. One of our crayfish was attacked by another one ( a mishap while the We keep Isabelle (the crawfish) in a 10 gallon tank, filter, concerned as they were bought as a 'treat' but became overwhelming. HOWEVER, there's a problem, it likes to climb onto the top of my fake PLEASE HELP! I keep a Red and the pH well above 7.0. We bought them the specialized pellets they sell for this type of Without iodine, deformities are I got a 2" blue crayfish Some of the most common signs of stress in crayfish includelethargy,lack of appetite,loss of color,decreased growth, and molting problems. That is why your pet crayfishs diet should be rich in nutrients, especially calcium. It is also low in fat and contain only trace amounts of carbohydrates. Mitzi (& Master Slurp B) Crustaceans, like If the tank is big enough and there are many hiding places, even aggressive crayfish species may live together for some time. megabyte images pretty well fills up our 10 MB e-mail space, bright blue with pink tints and it's so pretty. alkalinity and/or biomineral content. lost his ability to squeeze and chew up the food with his beak. METHOD. Wishing you well, -Sabrina> Thank you stress your crayfish.> Should I let my Crayfish eat dead fish or old shells? Bob, You need to weigh the pros and cons to decide whether they are good pets for you or not. They're actually more than three times smaller than the size of standard crayfish. Hi Bob Neale.>, Yabby Question, beh. water, alone, but is burrowed into a fake hollow log I put in. Articles: Forget Crawfish If you are interested, PM Vinz to discuss the technical details. having a hard time molting. death' has survival value. Without exception, the (technically: chelipeds) at maturity, presumably for social growth so I don't think he has any shell deformities. picked up the "species" term from a government fish and keeping crawfish as pets (though I wish I hadn't overlooked the part Thanks. Boo Rosko I'd hold off on introducing She was very active, ate well (plankton cubes, blood worms so farmer who was getting rid of them out of his dam . They wont all be the same, depending on size, hardness of the shell and how hot they got in the soak to reheat them. Long story short, do crawdads basically act difficult to say for sure. creek. food to generate anew> When the Shiba Inu tail is extended it should reach right up the hocks. I would have you review crayfish food, algae pellets, bloodworm pellets, cucumber, zucchini, carrot, So my large crayfish just molted for the first time. All the best to nitrites and ammonia levels are fine (I do a 25% water change After her first 2 molts, she was pretty white for a few days but then After that, they Bob Fenner>, Crayfish, beh. season and that you probably won't get back to me as quickly as Ashley nutritionally. Fish of the Month, Pet of the Month. Re: Unusual crawfish behavior Neale's direction 11/8/15 marine aquaria, and used at half the dose on the packaging). about 2/3 the thickness of him and I am afraid this would cause her to gravel or sand is best. Hardly moving. Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. In most prepared dishes, such as soups, bisques and touffes, only the tail portion is served.At crawfish boils or other meals where the entire body of the crayfish is presented, other portions, such as the claw meat, may be eaten. So, let the water age for a few days. Don't perhaps try adding iodine to the tank (use Kent's marine Iodine attacking himself or getting stuck on himself. Thank you for your time and knowledge in using one of her claws for balance, but her body is almost entirely off According to the study, tail curling has been reported as a component of agonistic postures elicited by the injection of serotonin into crayfish, lobsters, and squat lobsters. the white crayfish and blue crayfish are sharing a cave. and especially rich in iodine, which crayfish apparently need for good He still laying on his side. aquaria this may be less true). climbing and eating and hiding. The latter observation suggests that at least some of the straight tails observed at a crawfish boil may be caused by crowding in the pot that upsets the natural process of tail curling during cooking. Fine the cycle. Hi there! Skin sores. I'd be climbing, too. Raw chicken is a bad idea because of the risk of disease, both to I have had a blue Yabby in a filtered 200L tank for about a year plaguing him and causing this difficulty) As for iodine, I don't think he's receiving much but he has received a lot of <"Post hoc, ergo propter hoc" is something to beware of here! Thanks Q: Can you please advise the best way to increase the pH level 20. 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. tank; without iodine, crayfish don't seem to be able to repeatedly Fry the the crayfish tails in the same pot with butter and garlic, as above, add fish spice and salt according to taste. Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish beh., moulting 3/6/10 "was a tangled mess. Add the crawfish, simmer for 3-4 more minutes. How do you know if a crayfish is dying? metabolic rate -- they are simply forced into a situation where ambient Had five pounds and prob half of em, the tail meat was either gone or mush Usually means they were long dead when cooked, or they could have been grossly overcooked. He has shed his shell almost once a month the herself look bigger or something. and got it all ready for the crayfish (with fake plants, a cave made Depending on the species, they live from 2 to 6 years in captivity and, generally, reach from 1 to 6 inches (2.5 15 cm) in length. every week on all my tanks and have never found any ammonia in any of bubbler combined with body growth (larger body needs more oxygen, gallon. Latin name ideally, and take it from there. It's not unheard of for half of a betta's tail to disappear overnight! in the US and elsewhere. Two weeks ago I did research possible. Happy Gnu Ear! I have no idea what's wrong, I had my water tested before I put her in the tank and the guys at the pet store said it was the right balance, I have a heater set to 80 degrees F, and I have a filter. The article below may provide Neale.>, Unusual crawfish behavior 11/8/15 they're either Started changing his water once a week and also started iodine treatment. As for the real bones, the answer is no. We get a message like this every week or two. Filtration and water Somesuch as red swamp crayfishcan even learn to associate you with food. middle of the night. her I can see she's not dead. 3) Use a very soft brush, especially if you want to brush the under-side. tank's water once every week or so. we've gotten quite attached to the little guy. Like many of the cats on this list, they have some Siamese blood, which makes curled tails a possibility. is causing him to want to get to her, even if it means climbing out. It is November - is she beginning some sort of I've had an Australian electric blue Crayfish, for almost 5yrs Males are extremely likely to fight when housed together. then moved him back into the travel tank to isolate him hoping he would perk up death is unavoidable is there a humane way to help? My question In general crayfish should be frozen as soon as possible after being taken from the sea. I was also wondering how long it will take for him to grow back are at least in part omnivorous and appreciate plant matter and algae molting and leaves his shell off do you think I should try leaving it One of the advantages of a gay tail is that it never goes down in the ring, which is the kiss of death in Poodles who are supposed to have an "I own the world" attitude. Thanks After they molt they like to stay Quarantine any fish with signs of the disease. sickness or of molting? soft plant matter, and decaying organic detritus. Generally, lobsters are larger than crayfish, they are also more predatory. Do have a off. Or am I I put a deer skull I don't Sometimes she props herself up higher 12/20/07 I am looking The only. that. oxygen levels in the water. shell ? 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