The Mexican dwarf crayfish(Cambarellus patzcuarensis) is featured in our freshwater world. It is suitable for well-equipped community or special aquariums with plenty of hiding places.

Behaviour and maintenance

A calm and relatively peaceful species, native to Mexico, it likes a stable, well-filtered, oxygenated aquarium with plenty of hiding places (roots, stones, tubes, dense plants). It needs a tank volume of at least 40 litres (group). This dwarf crayfish can cohabit with small, lively fish from open water, avoiding very slow or long-finned fish. Use starter bacteria and check your parameters regularly with water tests.

Diet

Omnivorous / detritivorous, this species accepts pellets, sticks for crustaceans, pellets for bottom fish and natural foods. Vary the ration with our adapted foods to support colour and vitality. You can supplement with poached vegetables (courgette, cucumber, spinach, etc.) and small frozen prey. Remove uneaten leftovers to preserve water quality.

Water quality

• Ideal temperature: 20 - 26 °C
• pH: 6.8 - 7.8
• GH: 6 - 15 °dGH
• KH: 3 - 10 °KH
• Conductivity: 150 - 400 µS

Before introduction, treat the water with a water conditioner. Efficient filtration(suitable filters) and regular maintenance(maintenance equipment, weekly water changes) guarantee a healthy environment.

Decor and environment

Choose an aquarium substrate such as sand or fine gravel, suitable for burrowing, and natural plants (mosses, stem plants, Anubias, Java ferns). Look after the lighting with our aquarium lighting and add decorations (roots, rocks, hiding places) to increase the number of hiding places.

Maintenance sheet

AquaBota tip

Increase the number of hiding places to limit rivalry between individuals and provide refuge after moulting. Stability = success: monitor your parameters with water tests and carry out regular water changes.

Shipping and delivery of live animals

Crayfish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.

Delivery methods

• France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
• France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
• Belgium and Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.