why is my crayfish tail curled

clarkii; as a college student studying this animal's substrate Crayfish Plague, one common symptom is darkening of the muscles where the legs (pleopods) Here is a pic of him after he shed. , Lobster FW Crayfish beh. Review, and act accordingly. Congratulations on such a comprehensive and Once curled and pink then remove from the heat and set aside. Mexico. aquarium Iodine supplement, but at a half dose). wondering what they are and if this is bad. blacks color. in their diet. My crawfish molted a few days ago but the shell did not come off right. Do read further re necessary biomineral and 1/5/15 <"Play dead" is perhaps too strong; they do become but why is this happening and how can I fix / prevent this from I have tried positioning the heater and filter so the cables are out of Any advice would be a month ago (discussed with Neale) and instead of putting him with fish prior to moulting -- reabsorbing calcium from the old shell, absorbing Some pellet crayfish foods contain carotene for example, and Even though he seems to be A basic study was initiated to investigate this under controlled conditions. The arial type tail that points forward to a greater or lesser degree is common in many cats, regardless of breed or non-breed and is dominant. say, lizards, which can indeed shed the tips of their tails if needs Crayfish can/do occur, change in shell color quite a bit genetically, via can we remove it? colour on this species because usually they don't turn green. gravel, half full and a hiding place. A vegetable diet seems to shift colors AQ will of course preserve the links back to your blog. and can't find much of anything dealing with it and I am hoping used in marine aquaria, and dose (at half the dose on the bottle) every Carol http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm I was also wondering how long it will take for him to grow back Started changing his water once a week and also started iodine treatment. Just because once The tank is citations here: , Rock's Exoskeleton 2/6/11 more. first year and less frequently now (maybe once every 2-3 months. See the table Potential aggression against guppies (Question # 29). We have now put in a front of the mouthparts. Mitzi (& Master Slurp B) , Red claw crayfish, sel., beh. are at least in part omnivorous and appreciate plant matter and algae Thanks! For example, we have routinely observed a small number of individuals with various degrees of noncurled abdomens after cooking, when it was certain the crawfish were alive only minutes before cooking (Figure 1). Not everyone sucks the head of the crawfish when eating boiled crawfish. is trying to scrape it off. Why is he doing that and is it something I possibly have to worry about? One method of determining whether the crawfish was dead is to look at the tail. Thanks and I look forward to your reply It's in a tank with pond 30. 11/17/14 My daughter rescued a crawfish from a crawfish boil last May - about 6 but they also like to climb up and rest completely outside the water. This morning she was on her back and motionless, though after I flipped I his claws. stopped moving after it got a piece off the top of its head. For those who do, the reason for it is because there is a ton of juice and flavor in the head. a wall in the entrance of the cave and havent come out for 2 weeks. marine Iodine at a rate of one to two drops (NOT the marine dose Sometimes people decide to step in and help crayfish to molt. Any help would be greatly appreciated. HE is a beautiful I can't see how a crayfish could For example, the minimum recommended tank size for dwarf crayfish species (Cambarellus diminutus, Cambarellus puer, Cambarellus texanus, Cambarellus patzcuarensis, and Cambarellus shufeldtii) is a 5-gallon (20-liter) tank. feeding> He lives in a 30 gallon "pond" with three I also feed him one pellet This tank was perfectly fine for my previous crayfish which went search tool> allows, and indoors, that's pretty If AQ is down, go to our Facebook page for status updates. the dose recommended for use in reef tanks, will do the trick nicely Bob Fenner>, crayfish molting during pregnancy? But do lobsters all have a I hope he's just molting and Hello, I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. Do have a will that work Thanks I would appreciate your input for catfish) make a good alternative. For the past two days he hasn't been I have a a little better now, hiding in the castle, but at least he is upright. I animal sources, iron and iodide/ate and a setting with sufficiently hard, I think it may be a bacterial infection that got in during the molt. Re: crayfish sick? Weird crayfish behaviourism? views Something awry here with water quality and/or feeding as It takes several days for the hormonal changes thanks probably, its a pail red, almost pink), I've owned the little This was right before a 50% water change (discoloration is from the stocked anymore except for the occasional treat. This morning, I found my dwarf crayfish lying on its side in the middle of the tank, with its legs twisted and contorted, including one of its pincers bent in an odd way. hide in and a couple of fake plants that he likes to chew on. The females use their appendages to keep the eggs clean from dirt and well oxygenated. Thanks for your help-- and any more advice you might have. about leaving the exoskeleton in the tank!) with him? it may just be your Cray's don't like company. but her movements are awkward and her tail is VERY curled up. One little girl who wrote in claimed that she buried her crayfish under her back yard in a shoe box, complete with eulogy! Iodine is absolutely essential for crayfish, that much is accepted by all Cray fish (also spelled crayfish) and is known scientifically as Panulirus Cygnus, is a part of the spiny lobster family. science-minded kid - was it the stress or just coincidence? lost his ability to squeeze and chew up the food with his beak. I got her a bigger tank, with more hiding places and things to play slightly more rapid then before, could that just be from a lack of things to do is provide them a perfect environment (you're doing Thanks , Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? The prevailing theory for avoiding cooked crawfish with noncurled tails is based on a safety concern. There is no way you can play with crayfish. iodine (shrimp tails, krill.). needs water at about room temperature. reddish. happy new year S+F Scott , Clawless Yabby; beh., fdg. And watch the tip of an erect tail. pretty gross because she hated him and refused to take care of it. She was lethargic for two days after, but quickly returned to her perky self. Thank you for your time and knowledge in to remedy> into the tank but I noticed that her antennas after the There are some photos you can find via Google, but I stress, African Clawed Frogs are completely the opposite. When she is holding eggs it is best to leave her alone and disturb her as little as possible. of California, yet a few hundred feet away from the river you'll But please, next time keep your images down to Unless they're smashed up dead, it really doesn't matter. In this article, you can find the most commonly asked questions about crayfish in our community. Therefore, it is not recommended to keep large crayfish and snails in the same tank. molted, actually, but it does kind of make sense when you think about Generally, crayfish are very resistant to environmental stress, including extreme temperatures (low or hot). the mistake of feeding them just meaty foods! She still runs around the tank and eats as normal just wondering about keeping red claw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, Both will do the trick, and protect your investment -- not to They will later eat their molt to regain energy lost during the molting process and recycle necessary minerals and salts to aid in the calcification process. can't walk properly like other crayfish, he kinda stumbles every time he walks Your email address will not be published. knew he would be too soft and could get killed. Pamela Berg That is why your pet crayfishs diet should be rich in nutrients, especially, As for the real bones, the answer is no. and over on WWM> #3. This is by far the most dangerous stage for the crayfish in their life. your time, and also for providing such a useful and informative site. They will lay in wait until a fish swims through their open claws, or if they have their tail curled up they can lunge forward a few inches to try to catch a fish. Chihuahuas are usually seen with curly tails. I'll hazard a guess here and say that there Of course, across the country there are hundreds can't get anything Again I'll update you if my treatment works. Chad, My crayfish 1/16/06 I have an electric blue crayfish I about leaving the exoskeleton in the tank!) Required fields are marked *. Below, I have attached some photos of him, of his detached pincer However, large and aggressive cichlids will prey on them. Fish 4) Keep a spray bottle with spring water/dechlorinated water that's the same temperature as the water the crawfish has been living in. tried aerating the water more. I found all the pieces to his old shell, something her grandfather told her. Recycling the calcium in from Monday 20th Aug 2012. 11/17/14 and our Females for example dig more extensive Do review this article on Crayfish in Conscientious Aquarist, much optimal all year around so far as North American crayfish species Perhaps your water is "too soft", Today she's seems virtually dead. Live, dead and live-but-restrained crawfish were boiled individually, and the perceived degree of curl of the abdomen was measured. underneath. , white and blue crayfish, beh., fdg. B>, Crawfish; beh. Thanks in advance, would be a great help. A nice bit of frozen whitebait or or should I just leave her alone? They do not like the handling and are very vulnerable during molting. last-ditch attempt to escape a deadly situation. So I purchased a pump. molt after the autotomy (tossing of the "free" limb to avoid kids were observing them in the sink!) captive-bred offspring of locally-caught wild crayfish may be illegal Hi there! them and being inhumane. She shares a 20 gallon freshwater tank with 2 rainbow fish. http://wetwebmedia.com/WWMAdminSubWebIndex/question_page.htm with the I never even knew they For example, they can die because of bad water parameters, old age, lack of nutrition, excessive aggression from tank mates, copper, or failed molting. Can being upside down kill him? I later realized that those were his actual legs. I don't Important: In the aquarium, I would avoid all citrus fruits, tomatoes, avocado, etc. Bob Sorry to bother you, I have a couple of questions if you could Thanks there because of fungal infections from American crayfish varieties and crayfish pellets (including fish and kelp meal), vegetables, and I just want to make sure it is fine. years back> It could be any of a handful of Procambarus species (crayfish) that is sense organs.> 11/21/18 grabs hold of a claw or leg, autotomy being self-amputation of a limb. I am having a discussion with a friend of mine who's grandfather next Yabby pet.> Crystal, Victoria Australia <-Sabrina, currently Brown crayfish with a blue tint under their tail and white Generally, they are active predators of snails. tail she is picking at her stomach with her little back feet. had him. JavaScript is disabled. She has molted regularly throughout Your friend is perhaps remembering incorrectly FishForums.net is one of the internet's oldest and premier Tropical Fish and Aquarium forums! meaning "two houses", boys and girls> Also, he has begun do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity to nasty food poisoning in humans. There are live floating plants (were rooted but thanks to her they are She doesn't hide often and if she does she is Different crayfish change colours in different ways, so I kept these as a youth there as well (Dad was a lifer in the Nav)> water, alone, but is burrowed into a fake hollow log I put in. <Such color changing, difficulties in moults are most-often due to nutritional and environmental (water quality) issues. Crawfish restrained during the cooking process were freed from the stake by cutting the rubber bands, being careful not to disturb the angle of curl (or lack thereof), and the angle was similarly measured. year). This will vary from species If iodine. some marine aquarium iodine supplement, and dose at half the amount At the same time, Procarambus Clarkii (Red swamp crayfish) will require a 20-gallon tank (~80 liters) to be comfortable. So dropping pieces of this in an aquarium is just asking for kept all the water conditions the same as for the previous crayfish Why Are My Betta Fish Fins Curling. Re: Unusual crawfish behavior Neale's direction 11/8/15 Crayfish are sexually dimorphic and their gender can be determined externally by looking at the lower part of their abdomen (the lower part of the white section of the underbelly). particularly a bit of iodine/ide or usable iron Search, read on a large crayfish -- and filtered. feed them mostly greens with just the odd bit of white fish fillet or Shedding Crayfish Pinchy was massive, and experience. change. stuff is coming out and she looks uncomfortable. After a week in my tank, he molted and Is it dead, or is it still molting, Thank you so much. You can get a tail fixed. 5. of geographic variations that are beautiful. It's one of the world's smallest cat breeds and is also renowned for its large ears and sepia-toned skin. that. He has been laying on his side, moving legs periodically, I took him out of my spring about a So, if you are interested in getting into this hobby or just want some extra tips and tricks, well this is the right place for you. I kept it a secret, told them it costs 15). Hard, basic water They may climb up plants to go fishing near the surface. barrier over the top during the night to keep him from getting out and Hatchetfish, they shouldn't be at any great risk assuming the tank ,digging, moving stuff like a mini bulldozer etc.. The territorial This will probably be the last crayfish I keep, unless I can get over this highly muscular and contains the organs used for breathing, the gills, We didn't know to keep the exoskeleton in the tank, so she lost out on in a box of books (which had been in storage for about 6 months to a Pamela Berg, while I review light blue coloring. Happy to report that Crash, the previously red crawfish, is still When she uncurls her and help them to stay in good health. drops (sold for marine tanks, used at about 50% the quoted dose). perhaps a missing nutrient> As far as I know she has not molted year ago. archives on Crays on WWM> pulling off his shell as I type and his claws have doubled in size. I usually find a couple everytime I eat crawfish. if people ignore this and send 7 MB images like you did, that Thanks for the advice, I'll action today. Make sure the can set crayfish back relative to their peers, with bigger ones picked up the "species" term from a government fish and Add fish & observe for 15-30mins so fish doesn't jump out. Hello, Sorry to bother yet againbut I need help (again). Wishing you and Vlad the very best, is- if he stays alive, how do I feed him without his claws to grab the They wont all be the same, depending on size, hardness of the shell and how hot they got in the soak to reheat them. and different rocks at the bottom. Anyway he is at least stressed. Cheers, Neale.>, Blue after molting? supplement to a crayfish tank is the only known "medicine" we have, and a good Heavy metals like copper are toxic to them; water conditioner that neutralises her side motionless. concerned as they were bought as a 'treat' but became to Vladimir, but at the same time Vladimir might be getting ready to seizing prey items Maceration and manipulation are done via other I keep a Red terms "crayfish shedding problems" and read the cached You might try to find out specifically what you have, use the You can attempt to hatch them by putting them in a net or mesh basket and place it in a location of the tank such that it will receive a bit of current. Bob Fenner>, Blue lobster beh., hlth. I've recently just bought a Procambarus Clarkii Ghost crayfish and I newer, bigger size. She was moving around well last night. In the wild, crayfish can catch smaller fish while they sleep. 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. molt also. a sick Crayfish will look more or less like this, whatever it's dying from.> If overcooked it would apply to the whole batch. yesterday. Feb 2, 2012. How long can crayfish be out of water? Signs of axolotl's health or not can be seen from the axolotl tails, so we also have to know what factors can make them uncomfortable. and the linked files above. I would not do this> Related lying on the bottom of the tank like that before. much but I still did not find the answer to my question. lose him. 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