Marbled Crayfish
Procambarus fallax
Família : Cambaridae
Freshwater crayfish with a marbled brown and beige carapace. Reproduces by parthenogenesis.
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Swamps and rivers
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Cuidados
Notas de cuidados
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.