Scientific Name: Procambarus clarkii
Common Names: Red Swamp Crayfish, Red Claw Crayfish.
Care Level: Low
Adult Size: 13 cm (5 inches)[its body] Maximum weight usually exceeds 50g (2 ounces) [Aquarium].
pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0 (Aquarium) [anecdotal, personal experience]
Temperature Range: (F/C): 72-86 degrees Fahrenheit (22-30 degrees Celsius)
Origin/Habitat: South-Eastern United States, actually found as pest worldwide except in Australia and Antarctica.
Temperament/Behavior: con-specific aggressive unless paired-off (once you have a pair others might be added if your tank is adequate to keep them) [anecdotal, personal experience]
Compatible Tank mates: None, too small are likely to become snack for the Red Claw Crayfish; too large will likely snack from them.
Best confined in species only tank.
Diet: Omnivore, high protein pellets, vegetables, plant material, live feed (Small fish, worms etc.)
Tank Size For Adult: As "solo" a 5 gal tank as minimum; 10 gal for paired-off; 20gal for up to five specimens, given enough coverage is provided.
Lifespan: Up to 5 years [Aquarium]
Narrative: This is probably one of the hardiest crayfish as it can tolerate a wide range of water conditions, including low brackish environments and temperatures. It is an interesting crayfish to start with and comes mostly in red coloration but occasional variety of colors such as blue and white make it to LFS.They are aggressive and will attack most other tank mates.
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Credit to Lupin of MFK for using his written composition and format, I just edited species specific info.
Credit to wikipedia on its pest condition.
