Must-haves in a CRAYFISH TANK setup #shorts #crayfish #aquarium ????

Crayfishes are crustaceans that are also known as freshwater lobster, crawfish, fortune lobster, and mudbugs. ????

There’s very little info out there on what and how their tanks set up should look like, so here’s a quick reel on how I designed for a client based from all the research gathered.

For a single crayfish, recommended tank size is between 5-10 gallons. The client wanted to start small, but given the bioload of this animal, I recommended to go for at least 7-gallons. If your space will allow, always go for a bigger size. ????

Crayfish love to dig to create caves to hide whenever they have to molt or sleep in the day, so thick sand layer is provided. However, all rocks, wood and ornaments should be properly SECURED to avoid accidents as these can collapse when the crayfish starts digging. Hardscape should also be STRATEGICALLY PLACED in the tank, taking into consideration any possible access for escaping, and of course, how they will look aesthetically. ????????

Crayfish thrive in water with neutral to hard pH. The sand and rocks make the water hard, while the driftwoods’ acidity somehow lowers it down close to neutral. ⚖️

Heavy duty filter with lots of room for filter media to keep up with they crayfish’s bioload is important. Despite having this, regular once a week water change must be observed to keep water quality in check. The surface agitation caused by the filter allows for oxygen exchange in the water. Low oxygen levels in the water would make your crayfish want to escape to breathe! ????️

Glass lid is critical for the setup. Crayfishes have the reputation of being “great escape artists.” Be careful with your heater wirings and airline tubings as there are their common escape routes. ????

TIP: Don’t bother adding plants. They’ll uproot, eat, and destroy them anyway. ???????? #theindoorwetlands

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