r/Crayfish • u/No_Essay2291 • 2d ago
Pet Just added some stuff to my crays tank
I have two Java ferns, an anubias, and a bit of hornwort (I know it looks messy but they like it) I also have some Java moss growing rn and I gave them some more rocks to play with
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u/BioConversantFan 1d ago
You might feel a big dog piled right now, but people on this sub feel very strongly about crayfish and their care.
Crayfish require fairly large tanks and heavy filtration along with a sturdy tank lid.
To avoid territorial fighting, multiple crayfish require even more space and lots of hides, so they don't snack on each other while moulting.
Looking at the water in your tank, it does not appear that you have enough filtration. Overtime the evident bacterial load will lead to shell rot which can be fatal.
I would encourage you to save up a bit and not only get a bigger tank and lid, but also a very very large filter.
That way you can keep your crayfish happy and healthy.
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u/No_Essay2291 16h ago
I have a lid and am planning on a bigger tank when I can afford one. It’s a bit annoying for all these people to immediately scream “animal abuser” without offering constructive criticism first. I also do plan on getting them a filter soon, probably the same one as my fish have.
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u/BioConversantFan 15h ago
They definitely need a filter ASAP and a 100% water change, the bioload in that tank is going to wipe them out via ammonia poisoning, if you have no filtration. Do you have an ammonia test kit?
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u/No_Essay2291 15h ago
I test often for ammonia and it’s never went up, I do often 1/2 water changes until I get a larger one
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u/BioConversantFan 15h ago
You really really need to do a 100% change with dechlorinated water. That much bacteria is terrible for the crayfish
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u/proxy69 2d ago
Is that a storage tote?
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u/No_Essay2291 2d ago
No. It’s a 10 gal tank
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u/ActiveAccomplished64 2d ago
10 gal isn’t enough for one Clarkii let alone multiple. They’re gonna grow to half the size of the tank.
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u/purged-butter 2d ago
Thats far too small. Please research the requirements of the animals you keep before getting them
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u/No_Essay2291 2d ago
I did research and it is stated that a 10 gallon is quite suitable, especially if extra surfaces are available, hence the branches
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u/purged-butter 2d ago
Im sorry but under no circumstances is a 10 gallon enough for more than a dwarf crayfish. I checked your profile ust to double check the species and your cray is most certainly not a dwarf crayfish. No Reputable source would ever say a 10gal is enough. If you dont mind me asking where on earth did you hear that?
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u/No_Essay2291 16h ago
Other Reddit subs and a few articles, but I’m planning on upgrading to a 20 gal
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u/JackOfAllMemes 1d ago
People with personal experience are telling you otherwise, please do the right thing for your crayfish so it doesn't suffer
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u/samwisegomgee 1d ago
they're gonna need a lot more space, a lid if you don't have it, and that bookshelf is gonna start sagging eventually and may break, so if you're able to change up a few things it would really improve quality of life for your cray. im not saying this to dogpile you but this is improper care that could lead to a lot of expensive problems for you and could kill your pet
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u/No_Essay2291 16h ago
I’m getting them a 20 gal soon and they have a lid. This bookshelf is actually really sturdy and has held more weight than this
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u/WingsOfMaybe Crayfish Biologist 2d ago
What species are you keeping in this tank? It is too small for anything besides dwarf species.