⚠️ Important Legal Note: Procambarus clarkii crayfish are considered an invasive species in several U.S. states and is illegal to possess in any form or sell in: Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We are unable to ship this species to these states. If you reside in one of the above states and try to checkout with this crayfish in your cart you will be unable to checkout and receive an error message until the crayfish is removed from the cart.
The Neon Red/Orange Tangerine Crayfish’s bright red/orange coloring is sure to make this beautiful animal the centerpiece of your aquarium! This crayfish is a vividly colorful variant of the similar species of the Electric Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni). This crayfish is also commonly known as the Orange or Tangerine Lobster, though true lobsters do not exist in freshwater. This species originates from the Southeastern United States but all of our specimens are tank-raised. Like mostProcambarusspecies, the Neon Red Crayfish reaches maturity very quickly and breeds easily in the aquarium.
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 65°- 76° F (18° – 24° C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.5
- KH: 6 – 15 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
CARE INFORMATION:
- Diet: Omnivorous. High-quality sinking pellets, plants, and freeze-dried or frozen meaty foods will be readily accepted. Cuttlebone should be added to the aquarium to supplement calcium, which will aid in exoskeleton production.
- Social behavior: Can be aggressive/territorial with its own kind. Crayfish will typically eat whatever they can catch, but since they are slow-moving, they are not often able to harm fast-moving fish.
- Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Southeastern United States
- Average adult size: 4 – 5 inches (10 – 12.7 cm) body length, minus claws
- Average purchase size: 2 – 4 inches (5 – 7.6 cm)
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