Electric Blue Crayfish Care Guide
Procambarus alleni
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Bioload Score
8000
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–78°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. They are scavengers and will feed on a variety of foods, including sinking pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and small live or frozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Electric Blue Crayfish are best kept alone or with larger, non-aggressive fish that won't nip at their claws. Avoid keeping them with small, slow-moving tank mates that may become prey.
Good to Know
Electric Blue Crayfish are known to be escape artists, so ensure the tank has a secure lid or cover to prevent them from climbing out.
Gender Differences
Males usually have larger and more elongated claws than females.
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