Aquatic Arts 1 Male Neon Red Crayfish | Live Freshwater Aquarium Lobster / Crawfish / Crawdad / Real Living Fish Tank Pet

The Neon Red/Orange Tangerine Crayfish's brilliant coloring is sure to make it the centerpiece of your aquarium! This crayfish is a vividly colorful variant of same species as the Electric Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni). Though crayfish are often reclusive by nature, this particular species is very active by comparison and spends plenty of time climbing around the aquarium in search of food; it will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods, and it should not be kept with ornamental live plants, as it will eat them at a fast rate. However, they generally leave giant Marimo Moss Balls alone. As it reaches adulthood, the Neon Red Crayfish will become relatively territorial, so it may behave aggressively towards other animals in the tank. It is important that ample hiding places such as driftwood, PVC pipes, or decorations (e.g. a fake reef) be provided. This is even more crucial when housing multiple crayfish in the same tank. Large crayfish require a high quality filter (e.g a diatomic filter), essential to keep the water clear and antibacterial. A minimum 30 gal well-filtered aquarium is necessary for one adult; a larger aquarium can house multiple adults of similar size. This is a very hardy animal, but regular water changes are vital to its optimal health. Other bottom-dwelling animals should be avoided. Crayfish will typically eat whatever they can catch, but since they are slow moving, they are not often able to harm fast-swimming fish (such as small tetras, guppies, rasboras, danios, etc.).CARE GUIDELINES:- Temperature: 65°- 76° F (18° - 24° C)- pH: 6.5 - 7.5- KH: 6 - 15 dKH- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons- Average adult size: 4 - 5 inches (10 - 12.7 cm) body length minus claws- Average purchase size: 2 - 3 inches (5 - 7.6 cm)

• Neon Red Crayfish (Procambarus alleni) are hardy invertebrates and care is easy. Basicaquarium supplies required, including a filter (canister filters are best) and submersibleheater.
• Caution should be exercised when keeping large crayfish. The general rule with crayfishin aquariums with live fish and other tankmates is: if it can catch it, it WILL try to eat it!
• This crayfish ships as a 2 inch long young adult that will grow up to 5 to 6 in. long. Theythrive best in tanks with decorations or accessories that provide shelter, such as a PVCtubes or pipes.
• May TEMPORARILY change color after molting, which may occur during shipping. If yourcrayfish is not red and you find a molt, this is normal and the bright color will return in 2weeks or less.
• This listing is for 1 male young adult crayfish. All Aquatic Arts (formerly InvertObsession)brand plants and animals come with a 100% alive arrival guarantee, plus free emailsupport!