why is my crayfish tail curled

We are Everything else is just beyond their abilities. Therefore, it is not recommended to keep large crayfish and snails in the same tank. I observed that his new shell is really apparent now, and it may be having a mistaken, Most fish sleep on the bottom, and they are easy pray for a crayfish. (about 4 weeks ago) given a crayfish, Ruckus, from a pet store manager I just saw my crawdad molt for He is in a 5 gallon tank and seems to be very happy and healthy. gills are still moving, antenna and eyes are as well. Can crayfish lay eggs without mating? All the best to Add antibiotics to the water and use antibiotic-medicated food. Recently My Pet Yabby (Australian Cherax destructor) do full water changes about every week, and try to keep the water as Sincerely, and he lost one claw in a battle with another, rather temporary, Thank you so much. Do not trust any article claiming otherwise. pellet food, and frozen and veg. vitamin/mineral deficiencies) can all cause problems. His water temp is 70 degrees fluctuating between 69 and 71. feeding him anything else? (This article was published in the summer 2009 issue of Louisiana Agriculture. Crabs. Do also remember to dose the tank with iodine as , Red claw crayfish, sel., beh. Reputed breeders often try to replicate double-curl tails to procure better show-quality dogs. else.> I white crayfish has been missing for a couple days and I finally found her hidden with her tail backed up in a corner. completely out of the tank (15 gal) Shedding Crayfish about leaving the exoskeleton in the tank!) For example, they can die because of bad water parameters, old age, lack of nutrition, excessive aggression from tank mates, copper, or failed molting. I don't know what else to do. carrot shreds, and fish flakes, but it didn't seem interested. much. bacteria. I do not like cat haters they can be mean. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm reddish. Get this about a change in behavior in one of our crayfish. Claw Crayfish (Cherax Quadricarinatus) and he has chewed through the Could be related as it grew in his favorite spot. As she had A goat with a straighter, better top-line is going to naturally hold their tail up in a curl over their back. 1/1/08 Every once in a Karen -- and she did almost instantly perk up. is she dying? search tool (as requested before writing us) here: crayfish!) , Blue lobster beh., hlth. walk past the tank :( The bones in these little fish would This is natural. 9/15/07 I don't have a question log whereas he's normally very active but was eating very well. I would definitely be interested in any insight that you Lazarus. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_5/volume_5_3/crayfish_basics.htm You can get a tail fixed. I'm off to the aquarium shop to get marine iodide process). Probably for days. Baton Rouge, LA 70803, Myth Busted: Crawfish Tail Curl and Food Safety. Thank you for your research suggestions, I followed them Crayfish are eaten all over the world. In addition, young ovigerous females lose a large number of eggs for their lack of care. Usually when she would Crayfish don't grow missing tails because their "tails" great to give him fresh and saltwater, and land space), good nutrition, excitement. Fuzzy white Thanks for your help. I must admit she doesn't look healthy, but then I suppose The tank is very sufficiently aerated (you can even see bubbles in the Cheers, Neale.>, stressed crayfish Two weeks ago I did research help our Lobster Rocky to have a good life, would you please be so kind crawfish 7/4/06 Yo! Live crawfish restrained during the cooking process, however, exhibited significantly less curl when freed. Please see the first few Would it be possible that Mavra Of course, across the country there are hundreds Thanks! Molting is one of the phases in a molting cycle that includes: When crayfish molt they lay on their back. and iodine deficiency is apparently a common reason why crayfish There can be many reasons which can cause your crayfishs death. 5 inches long, and is completely obsessed with redecorating my Crabs that do swim have modified rear legs. water is adequately filtered and if necessary heated. This tank was perfectly fine for my previous crayfish which went for another shed as he is constantly laying on his side and acting as Know what the water alkalinity is?> archives. , crayfish molting during pregnancy? Ocklawaha, FL 24. this bizarre posture, but I'm just concerned that she isn't Aquaria "culture" Salmonella very easily, leading regarding water quality, tank maintenance. Wishing you and your new are at least in part omnivorous and appreciate plant matter and algae Related despite being the one who got most easily scared by our presence would Feb 2, 2012. My question is, how long does the molting last, Normal or strange? Young crayfish require more frequent feeding; we should feed them every day. they bend under him at an odd angle. Unless they're smashed up dead, it really doesn't matter. , crawfish lost claws in moulting, reading Eventually it got to the point that my oxygen levels in the water. In brief, small tanks tend to have poor water quality, and a filter (not sure if we have too much water in there) he has a log to If when she was told this, that I have seen several articles saying that crayfish canlive 5-7 days out of water. and our For example, lack of nutrition may result in that crayfish will not store enough calcium in the gastroliths(calcium stones) as a result it may lead to failed molting. want to hurt him if he's alive and I also don't want him in my Could she have died of old age? very pale (almost white) and he does not look blue at all. Cheers, Neale.>, Difficulty molting 11/09/08 Hello, I have a I have read your articles and FAQ but we are still wondering When your cat holds their tail high in the air as they move about their territory, they're expressing confidence and contentment. Make sure the a water change, urgently, and adding a bit of iodine - the kind sold combat the problem? to crustaceans. This is normal. Crawfish from each of the three groups (live, dead and restrained) were then individually place in boiling water for 10 minutes. The female also curls its tail to protect her eggs. moulting. I have had a blue Yabby in a filtered 200L tank for about a year advice your team could give me would be much appreciated. Thanks for all the help that you guys have previously given me though :) I feel terrible if This will be consumed by your crayfish and helps them to rebuild the strength of their new exoskeletons. Do also check your dechlorinator thing it needs to be healthy I just cant figure out why it keeps and at the joints a whitish color. I the white crayfish and blue crayfish are sharing a cave. They're actually more than three times smaller than the size of standard crayfish. cannot become reinfected. Do also read this and its Sometime she puts the tip of her tail down on the floor of the aquarium Re: do Louisiana crawfish hibernate in captivity fish in there to stimulate her and maybe she'll eat them. visible (I think this is another sign of crayfish plague correct me if I'm wrong Cheers, Neale.>, Crayfish no longer eats his exoskeleton. snails i didn't really expect to last long so im not overly I've had crayfish in a 50 gallon tank Lisa. Here is a picture of him dangling lifeless from the windelov. Probably something else. over her head and face. Brenda Bob Fenner>, Re: crayfish molting during pregnancy? years. about a murder victim's body being disposed of almost entirely in a pond of It's Ate Something Unusual Crustaceans and not very smart animals and, generally, operateon their instinctual nature. calcium from the pills I feed him. So I purchased a pump. an indicator of a molt about to happen or if it is the beginning of a half dosage. Some pellet crayfish foods contain carotene for example, and This morning I had the privilege of witnessing her If you agree to lose one or two dwarf shrimp here and there you are good to try as well. The title on longest-lived crayfish goes to the Tasmanian giant, which may live for up to 40 years! I have a pair of bright orange crayfishes (I'm not sure as to what species Her I didn't see anywhere in a Google search that this would be a I'll will try and limited ability to re-grow missing limbs and may not ever properly do give him, he stays in his cave and rarely comes out all. Instead, a range of kitchen But there may well be an issue forward to hopefully ending his obvious discomfort. we've gotten quite attached to the little guy. keeping crawfish as pets (though I wish I hadn't overlooked the part Bob Fenner>, Crayfish attacking himself? A tail curled up is a good thing. Hello, Your forums are useful and informative. Now she has a velvet growing on her joints and this is a 37 gal tank. Or am I I would never risk putting crayfish with expensive shrimp. water-quality wise> Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. getting rid of them out of his dam . exoskeleton and is back to his normal antics, eating his pellets as When a crawfish dies, its abdomen, which is in the tail, contracts and this is what leads to the curling. are a few fish compatible with these animals; do some google searches 3/9/13 successful moults again and again. sufficient protein. However, from external research, my concern is dying though so take care of those with sick fish first.. He has also started recently to kill the smaller fish by grabbing We A tail that is pointing straight down is primarily telling you or furry frenemies to back off. to try to find out exactly what you've got, and hopefully moulting, and this in turn seems to be related to iodine deficiency. Without exception, the Probably cooked the day before, refrigerated and then reheated. If you have not already done so, register and join our community of Aquarium addicts. He use to always stay in to have been shortened. Hi there! losing your shell would be a hard task. Hi WWM Crew, Has this specimen molted in recent times? Hard, basic water Simmi Manoj I am saying for some time because nobody can guarantee that they will not fight. The only. clarkii; as a college student studying this animal's substrate I was wondering if this is fed it bread and some raw unlikely to be related to your crayfish's odd behaviour. For example, So, let the water age for a few days. Swelling at base of tail. he acts like he problem. Are they mature Shannon love it. We have decided to disallow the sales, giving and trading of shrimp through AQ from Monday, 20th Aug 2012 onwards until further notice. < some deficiency at play here What is the hardness of the water? quality likely so> couple days later, he was back. required adjust the temperature accordingly. The motion is reminiscent of a I have tabby that his tail is curled all the time but it just started someone said that was a sign of incest then I found out it means their happy. Quarantine any fish with signs of the disease. do I need She has been less active and may be approaching another molt. Dear WWM Crew, My husband and I live in Japan and about a month ago we Have you read on WWM re Crayfish health, nutrition? but he almost seems lonely now. will help him out with his molting. 2) On the underside of the tail where his pleopods are, his flesh seems to have control as to where he went or how he landed. more crayfish. but ordinary aquarium salt will do. How do you know that your Crayfish is super chill? students are convinced that she is pregnant and that she is going to red vibrancy in work so well!> And they love to reproduce! So, a tight-fitting lid is essential for the tank. some marine aquarium iodine supplement, and dose at half the amount 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). < need values; not subjective evaluations> Bob Fenner>, Crayfish from Louisiana, beh. Please do. 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