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Cherax holthuisi
Peaceful, hardy ornamental fish for community aquariums
Cherax holthuisi (Cherax sp.) is featured in our freshwater section. It is suitable for well-equipped aquariums.
Behaviour and care
A calm, gregarious species of Central American origin / captive-bred, it appreciates a stable, well-filtered and well-oxygenated aquarium. Provide a volume of at least 80 L (group). Use starter bacteria and regularly monitor your parameters with water tests.
Feeding
As an omnivore, this species accepts flakes, granules and natural foods. Vary the diet with our specially adapted foods to support colour and vitality. In densely planted tanks, consider using aquarium fertilisers.
Water quality
- Ideal temperature: 22 – 26 °C
- pH: 6.8 – 7.8
- GH: 6 – 12 °dGH
- KH: 3 – 8 °KH
- Conductivity: 150 – 400 µS
Before introducing the animals, treat the water with a water conditioner. Efficient filtration (appropriate filters) and regular maintenance (maintenance equipment) ensure a healthy environment.
Décor and environment
Favour an aquarium substrate and natural plants. Optimise lighting with our aquarium lighting and complete the layout with suitable decorations.
Care sheet
| Scientific name | Cherax sp. |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 5 – 8 cm |
| Origin | Central America / captive-bred |
| Temperature | 22 – 26 °C |
| pH | 6.8 – 7.8 |
| GH | 6 – 12 °dGH |
| KH | 3 – 8 °KH |
| Conductivity | 150 – 400 µS |
| Life expectancy | 3 – 5 years |
| Behaviour | Calm, gregarious |
| Tank zone | Middle / surface |
| Minimum volume | 80 L (group) |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
AquaBota tip
Stability = success: monitor your parameters with water tests.
Shipping and delivery of live fish
Fish are carefully shipped in appropriate insulated packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store pickup in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipping schedule
- Order cut-off: every Monday at 10:00.
- France: shipments on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium and Luxembourg: shipments on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Crevettes d'eau douce
- nom latin
- Cherax Sp. Peknyi Blue Claw Zebra 5-7cm
- Famille Biotope
- Parastacidae / Océanie
- Taille adulte
- 15–20 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 200 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Territorial, solitaire
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore / détritivore
- Température
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 7.0–8.0
- GH
- 8–20 °dGH
- KH
- 5–10 °dKH
- Origine géographique
- Papouasie
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 4–6 ans
- Sexe
- Non marqué
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Spécifique ou invertébrés
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.