Dwarf crayfish

Cambarellus diminutus

Familie : Cambaridae

WirbelloserSüßwassercrayfish

One of the smallest freshwater crayfish, perfect for nano tanks due to its tiny size and discreet behavior.

IUCN-Status
DD
Daten unzureichend
Biome
Récifs de l'Atlantique Ouest tropical.

Beschreibung

Cambarellus diminutus is a dwarf crayfish reaching only 2-3 cm as an adult. Its coloration ranges from light brown to gray with darker patterns. It is very shy and spends most of its time hidden under leaves or in crevices. This peaceful species can coexist with small fish and shrimp.

Lebensraum

Region :

Swamps, streams and shallow freshwater ponds

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur2026 °C
pH6.57.5
GH310 °dGH
KH28 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
20 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
3 cm
Lebenserwartung
2 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

A tank of at least 20 liters with plenty of hiding spots (rocks, driftwood, plants). Water must be clean and well-oxygenated. Avoid large or aggressive fish. Feed with crustacean pellets, blanched vegetables, and small frozen foods.

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