Marbled Crayfish
Procambarus fallax
InvertebrateFreshwater
Procambarus fallax reaches up to 12 cm. Its coloration is variable, often marbled brown, beige and green. Its claws are slender. It is aggressive and territorial. It digs and may damage plants. Omnivorous, it accepts a wide variety of foods. Its peculiarity is parthenogenetic reproduction: females produce clones without males. It lives 2 to 4 years. It is very hardy.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–28 |
| pH | 6.5–8 |
| GH | 5–15 |
| KH | 3–10 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank60 L
Min. group1
Adult size12 cm
Lifespan4 ans
Temperamentaggressive
Care notes
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 5-15, KH 3-10. A minimum 60-liter tank. Diet: pellets, vegetables, worms. Avoid very small fish. Lid mandatory. Many hiding places. Efficient filtration. Regular water changes. Nitrates < 20 mg/L. Beware of overpopulation due to parthenogenesis.