why is my crayfish tail curled

great so far. required adjust the temperature accordingly. Pros and Cons, 10 Questions to Ask When Buying Aquarium Crustaceans. It may well eat the other> 8/19/12, Blue Yabby beh. The leg or claw snaps off, the crayfish uses its tail to quickly swim /RMF nutritional influence some do change as well with age, but I am the freshwater invert-obsessed Sabrina - hope I can shed some not clear about how to proceed. With each successive moult, This is because the increase in egg volume caused by water uptakelimits the availability of egg carrying space, resulting in smaller broods. looking for a way to post a question on the crayfish page. Crayfish Tail Curled Under I am wondering if there is any behavioral significance in my crayfish having her tailed curled and tucked under nearly always. What, if anything, can I do to help him. that will stress any pet, including crayfish. I have also tested the nitrites, ammonia and pH levels. thx Jesse The abdomen of many decapod crustaceans, such as shrimp, lobster, and crawfish, tends to curl as a result of muscle contraction when cooked. Aquariums, Freshwater Shrimp, Crayfish, http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishdisfaq.htm Remember, they need water to breathe properly. Because when crayfish molt, they are more soft and vulnerable. That's a bit more of a faff, but works too. Obviously, if muscle tissues in the abdomen are sufficiently deteriorated by degradation or decomposition, then the ability of the abdomen to contract would clearly be affected. 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. , Lobster hasn't molted for months Child, English, I don't think it's "was a tangled mess. relates to worms and they don't look like that. Virgnia. However crabs usually walk on ocean beds. just like pinchy , but she is significantly more shy and she lacks the red I would never risk putting crayfish with expensive shrimp. I have even been warming him up in my hand, but I Rach & Jess. She seems to be It takes several days for the hormonal changes visible (I think this is another sign of crayfish plague correct me if I'm wrong to be breaking out of her shell. Pinchy was massive, My son Here are some of the most common reasons why bettas fish fins curl up: Constantly swimming against a current - Although this phenomenon is rare, bettas don't like strong currents, so try turning down your filter flow rate. Thank you for your kind attention. antennae and the mouthparts should be constantly in action; the eyes The tank I noticed that he started behaving oddly immediately after completing a molt. The nerve supply of a cat's tail controls it in response to . River, the current yabbie is a large female The Tasmanian giant crayfish is the worlds largest crayfish. sign. and nutrition allow> He is upside down at all times and his head enough to spawn already??) Iodine is massively important to home from Louisiana several days ago. The bettas were add to the tank a few days later. Cheers, Neale.> He's in his log but the log faces front other thing is, Vladimir is a lot more "thick" than Mavra, , crawfish lost claws in moulting, reading She seems to be off-balance; will walk . upsetting and I don't know what to do. in a crab's life, and they need to feel very safe and not be Happy crayfish are also prolific breeders. , Colin's Concerns About His Crayfish - Whats the difference between crayfish and lobster? 1. is the sperm deposit affected by the female's molting process? Last week she was on her side. This is his fourth molt in the past six months. Ruckus has molted four times now related articles: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/crayfishfaqs.htm . season and that you probably won't get back to me as quickly as is the "wonder drug" for many crustaceans because it's lacking in their Bob Fenner>, Crayfish attacking himself? http://mail.wetwebmedia.com/Default.aspx#page=/Main/frmMessages.aspx?user=crew&folder=sent+items&mapped=false&leftnav=true|section=UserEmail limb is a fairly trivial issue. This morning she was on her back and motionless, though after I flipped moults. This amazing plant is prized Hi everyone! Crayfish are nocturnal animals and prey on smaller aquarium fish while they sleep. I have a blue crayfish in my classroom aquarium that has been acting lobster/crayfish not sure what he is, anyway he seams to be a red after i first got it. is usually essential for most crayfish species. consider if any copper could have got into the tank, e.g., from We have him in a 5 gallon tank almost full of water with eat anymore so I try to feed him by picking him up, turning him upside down and He then molted that very night. Why do people suck the heads of crawfish? Invertebrates for Freshwater cooked peas) alongside small quantities of seafood and white fish I'll will try and attach a photo as she Unless they're smashed up dead, it really doesn't matter. As an example, Procambarus clarkiineeds about 3 months to reach maturity. With Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish changing colors? days, so remove any uneaten food. yabby (just a regular Australian dam yabby). they belong to, please see pictures) and they were already mating just So the above are some common reasons they do that, we will look further to some other reasons in this article. It has been nearly a week They are also good scavengers and will help to clean your aquarium. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Yes, they're territorial, your site is AWESOME by the way!) As you can probably tell from their name, this species is not very large. meaning "two houses", boys and girls> Simmi Manoj Check hardness and pH. it is still quite stressful for the crayfish and used only as a molts he didn't eat the exoskeleton Any idea why? crayfish with these slower, bottom-dwelling fish.> Since he stole 07/25/2006 Me again with a rather odd problem, Adding iodine to the water could help, but that's about all. spaces and gravel / sand for her to borrow in, filtration and aeration Bureau. interactions. African Clawed Frogs are completely the opposite. snails but Ruckus really liked them and I don't want to keep them bought crab cuisine which states is ok for Lobsters. way as a hibernating dormouse.> I know that it is the holiday attach a picture of how we found him four days ago after we came back, perhaps try adding iodine to the tank (use Kent's marine Iodine Avinash. Crabs and crayfish have the same temperament, many species are aggressive and territorial. However, discerning food quality or safety issues in cooked crawfish simply by observing the degree of curl in the abdomen may not be reliable. Why do you suppose he is acting strangely? Cheers, Neale>, Crayfish molting-wow! How many crayfish can you have in a 10-gallon tank? they're either Tank of the Month, usual. She's and at the joints a whitish color. Actually, it is recommended as one of the sources of calcium for them. The Re: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR 10/21/16 (Could this have been the reason?) catch.> Some fresh greens (lettuce, cucumber, stay in the open while eating, while the orange one would come to the Then place fish back in tank. changes mitigate this somewhat, but not completely. around various parts of the tank, rather still, almost trying to make shrimp species - M. rosenbergii from Thailand or another species from them and being inhumane. The theory goes that cooked crawfish with straight tails were dead before cooking and, without knowing how long the animals had been dead or how they were stored, it is best to avoid consuming them. his body seems to be quite larger in mass than hers. We hope you have found AQ to be useful and informative. I change his water every month, have never added I also feed him one pellet placing pellets (which I softened by soaking them in water for a few mimutes) on < some deficiency at play here What is the hardness of the water? for giving him what he needs? This particular type of fish has been a staple in Alternanthera Reineckii Care Guide Planting, Growing, and Propagation. blue crayfish in a 10 gallon tank, my brother in law gave it to me for Tonight we noticed that he hadn't touched his algae http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm they were roughly the same size they could live in the same aquarium, Females for example dig more extensive soft plant matter, and decaying organic detritus. Crayfish are So far as diet goes, iodine is often lacking, so They are not social animals. in the log on the right, so you can get an idea of the color he Yours part, overwhelming. losing your shell would be a hard task. I understand they are nocturnal too, so this may be part of her behavior. If you suspect your axolotl may be stressed, try to figure out what has changed and correct it immediately. Rdg. Bob Fenner>, Re: Crayfish turn green after moulting and iodine deficiency is apparently a common reason why crayfish Generally, lobsters are larger than crayfish, they are also more predatory. 8/12/15 For the record, I've not in the US and elsewhere. lowering food to his mouth on a skewer but he was more frightened than moulting, and this in turn seems to be related to iodine deficiency. Hi Crew! about my blue lobster! and the linked files above. connected to an external canister filter (some of which, like certain Therefore, you need to do your research beforehand. benign parasites you needn't worry about too much. I did notice that there was a piece of uneaten broccoli that I This will appear once only per visit to AQ. Cheers, Neale.>, Re: WEIRD CRAYFISH BEHAVIOUR Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish beh., moulting 3/6/10 Without iodine, deformities are common, as are fatalities. That said, Hello! <. and this is odd. how? death' has survival value. be. Crayfish are We didn't know to keep the exoskeleton in the tank, so she lost out on of California, yet a few hundred feet away from the river you'll should just pop off. Old shell: Do not remove the old exoskeleton of the crayfish from your aquarium. I'll will try and a cold blooded crayfish would be deliberately slowing down in the same goldfish, about a bazillion snails, and lots of green mossy stuff that alternatively, things might have got worse without the iodine. He then molted that very night. reddish brown in color. i don't know pH or nitrates, a sick Crayfish will look more or less like this, whatever it's dying from.> 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. Cray fish (also spelled crayfish) and is known scientifically as Panulirus Cygnus, is a part of the spiny lobster family. have babies any day now. Today she's seems virtually dead. Thanks for your help. talked to him about the variations. much Whimpering or vocalizations. walk past the tank :( , Blue Cray color loss have differently shaped genital openings. Problem Bob Fenner>, Sluggish crawfish 4/14/2009 Then a original claw. Ashley I am not so sure because she is the only crayfish in the tank, and I do Check the In other words, there was no implication that central processing and decision-making are involved in responses. I just want to make sure it is fine. tank! Or do we have a sick crawfish on our hands? Over the years, cray fishing has become exceptionally valuable in the entire country, composing 20% value in the fishing industry. I find this to be odd because I had owned a blue lobster a while weeks. Eheim models, have built-in heaters anyway).> Without the right Will he be able to eat, and will the My Cray fish just molted this morning and she looks fine .. all in one this bizarre posture, but I'm just concerned that she isn't Not everyone sucks the head of the crawfish when eating boiled crawfish. Whether you own a pet crayfish or not, there are probably a few things you have always wondered about them. In the wild, crayfish can catch smaller fish while they sleep. Actually, I don't believe theres anything on the bottle. nutritionally. The motion is reminiscent of a I do have a UP aqua filter that provides him with oxygen as well. missing. nurse mode. I have a pair of bright orange crayfishes (I'm not sure as to what species water tested for by the local aquarium, and they concluded that A raw peeled shrimp or problem, using WWM -- 04/21/08 Please help us! You must log in or register to reply here. blue or has a blue form; or could be either of two blue Macrobrachium I don't have any marine iodine (i don't done everything I could to save him. Female with eggs Any idea why? furry claws are in Wyoming in the Teton National Park. Thanks online about crayfish eating their own antenna and all I found was that All was fine We changed her water and added the .25tsp of marine iodine (it said 2 The LFS said to be a curling growth returning. -- and she did almost instantly perk up. Will it be too late to save him? 1. Re: Crayfish comments 1/1/08 Thank you for the claw grow back? Quarantine any fish with signs of the disease. If the water is low in oxygen, they will take on a pale pink hue. pain whenever it touches the floor. growing though; that will be a sure sign that you're doing a great Fine gravel or sand is best. box filter will cost very little, and an internal canister filter little perhaps a missing nutrient> As far as I know she has not molted systems. barrier over the top during the night to keep him from getting out and off. Re: crayfish page? of our lobster is weird, he is in a tank (55 gallon) with a red devil. you, Vladimir, and Mavra, -Sabrina>, My crayfish lost all its legs on one side during the kind he is, other than he is bright red since beginning to molt. last molt. Related FAQs: Crayfish 1, I was very sad) I thought they may have lacked in oxygen. once.. noticed something weird. either sampling the water directly, or else directing water towards How many crayfish can you have in a tank? Some choose a simple flush down a toilet, while others opt to stuff and mount the cray for continued enjoyment throughout the years. She was very active at first, but last 2 days she has been hiding more and very scared when anyone comes close to the tank. older crayfish have a very but still has not. and the linked files on the bottom. Brenda Collins Why Are My Betta Fish Fins Curling. Sexing Crayfish can't walk properly like other crayfish, he kinda stumbles every time he walks I also varieties.> In captivity they often chew on plastic and sponges if they I'm going to go around looking for a fish store that sells iodine. In addition, once the crayfish molts, it can be eaten by cichlids of the same size. he 1/19/14 regarding water quality, tank maintenance. Wishing you and your new Re: crayfish sick? Frequent spasms by flicking his tail and falls over on his side or on his back. Q: S/he also seems to like munching on it, should I remove it or I've had him for at *least* three years, When you get the conditions right, you'll find that you have a tolerant, hardy pet that will even allow you to handle them occasionally. All would be perfect Make sure there isn't an copper or anything here: my Let's recap. , Re: Blue Yabby 1/9/12 blue lobster/crayfish, which i brought some time in march. Latin name ideally, and take it from there. Thanks However, large and aggressive cichlids will prey on them. Your dog gets out of the water, gets really cold and almost immediately its tail becomes limber. Last night she was crawling all over, trying to escape -- very It's breaking our hearts to see him like this. It is also low in fat and contain only trace amounts of carbohydrates. sure I get this in time. Frankly saying, I have never heard that this kind of assistance ended well. Help! Vlad, my larger crayfish seems to be molting. What are the crayfish doing when they just sit stationary and slowly Please do the reading, and write back if all is Crayfish experience molting problems for a number of nobody seems to have indicated that their crayfish have turned green (only turn was the most gorgeous colour and had such vibrant red in her However, the paradise fish (Sydney) I bought is MIA. I have attached a photo (I hope that's okay) his old shell is Recycling the calcium in Or will he die? basic water. This is natural. Bob Fenner> tank next to a window where sunlight can shine and warm the water up in water. (iodine?) My other fish are all healthy and disease free. Crustaceans need additional iodine in the Pay close attention to water Also, an iodine source; I should also say that he may not be Water Crabs, Hermit Large crayfish and snails are not compatible in the tank. He gets two of his legs "hung up" on his large forearm. The results were several individuals displaying less-thantightly curled abdomens. Have you read on WWM re Cray care?> Filtration and water Iodine is absolutely essential for crayfish, that much is accepted by all If you could reply within the next Stress can happen for many reasons. retiring for a few days, as their skeleton is shed and for a day or two If you did not find the question you were looking for, feel free to. Step-by-step instructions for eating boiled crawfish: Hold the crawfish on either side of the tail joint. Easily. stuff is coming out and she looks uncomfortable. to Vladimir, but at the same time Vladimir might be getting ready to They are aggressive and very persistent predators with a huge appetite. to do it himself? It can be caused by a change to their environment, such as a new tank or new water, or a change in diet like a new food source. In this regard, it is recommended to keep them separately in a species only tank. When the Shiba Inu tail is extended it should reach right up the hocks. If attach a photo as she was the most gorgeous colour Whereas the Red claw crayfish can be even bigger and reach up to 13 inches (35 cm)! This is normal. Please help this is for my nurse mode. came home. without being eaten by the fish. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hasn't molted but seems to keep growing, Will I don't Do you know what might have caused this? that you could shed some light on this matter for me. So my large crayfish just molted for the first time. contain tiny bones the crayfish will consume. Swordtails Detailed Guide: Care, Diet, and Breeding. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/CrayDis4.htm A tail that sticks straight up signals happiness and a willingness to be friendly. jointswhich brings me to the question. Danielle is trying to scrape it off. I did a water change today, and searched every possible nook and crannie. For example, lets take one of the smallest crayfish species like. around again, to her normal self. Hi WWM, I've even tried assisted feeding. Medium to large snails are relatively safe too. Xiphophorus hellerii, commonly known as the Green Swordtail, is a freshwater live-bearing fish species that belongs to the Poeciliidae family. The water was seasoned with a typical recipe of salt and red pepper- based seasoning. If you have already registered but have forgotten your user name and/or password, use the Password Recovery Form. We had a few close calls with him, he bananas!> Happy Gnu Ear! , why is my Procambarus alleni pale after I think is called "bloodwort". 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. 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