Now that you know what crayfish you want. The next thing is where do I purchase my crayfish? The free way is to visit your local rivers or creeks and collect them out of the wild. Check your state regulations to see if you can collect crayfish in the wild in your state. Note that the wild species will more than likely eat your fish and plant in the tank. Another choice is your local fish store. When choosing your crayfish, take the time to inspect the crayfish. Make sure they have all their legs and claws. Pick the ones with the brightest colors. The best place to buy your crayfish is online. Online you have a better selection and better prices. Be sure to do your homework on the saler. Check their feedback and see what others have to say about their service.
There are over 650 species of crayfish. From crayfish that grow 2 feet, to dwarf crayfish that only grows 2 inches. The first thing you want to look at is the size of tank you have for the crayfish. Most crayfish can live their entire life span in a 15 gallon tank. If you want to have more than one crayfish in a tank I recommend nothing less than a 40 gallon breeder tank. Buy the same species!!! Don't mix different crayfish in the same tank. If you love live plants in your tank know that most crayfish will eat live plants. Dwarf crayfish such as the Mexican dwarf crayfish and Dwarf Cajuns does well with plants. Do your research and learn what fish and plants are compatible with the crayfish you want.
5 things to know when picking your new crayfish:
By James Jones
So you decided you want a crayfish..... Awesome! Even though crayfish can live in almost any water conditions, in the home aquarium there are a number of factors that will determine if your crayfish is happy as well as healthy.
There are a lot of species of crayfish and not all of them have the same needs. Some are more aggressive than others, while some crayfish may need a different tank setup.
Here's the 5 things to know when picking your new crayfish:
1. Choosing Your Crayfish
2. Buying Your Crayfish