Red Swamp Crayfish
Procambarus clarkii
Familie : Cambaridae
Very hardy freshwater crayfish, bright red in color. Invasive species but popular in aquariums.
Beschreibung
Procambarus clarkii can reach 15 cm. Its carapace is red with dark shades. It has large claws. It is territorial and aggressive. It digs burrows and may uproot plants. Omnivorous, it eats a variety of foods. Reproduction is oviparous, eggs carried under the abdomen. It can live 2 to 5 years. It adapts to a wide range of parameters.
Lebensraum
Region :
Swamps and rivers
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 5-15, KH 3-10. A minimum 80-liter tank is required. Diet: pellets, vegetables, proteins. Avoid bottom-dwelling fish or small fish. A lid is essential as it can escape. Many hiding places (pipes, rocks). Strong filtration. Weekly water changes. Keep nitrates < 20 mg/L.