Blue Lobster/Crayfish Question

cj2379 · Post by **cj2379** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:02 am

I have had my blue lobster/crayfish for 1 year. He lives in a 20gal tank. The filter system is an Eclipse. The tank contains a variety of freshwater, community fish and 3 recently purchased bamboo shrimp. He has taken up lots of his time digging around under the large decorative log I have in the tank and has made himself quite a home!

He seems to be pretty placid as my Chinese algae eater and clown loach have moved in with him. He pretty much allows the algae eater to push him around.

Anyway....he's been doing really well and has molted many times. He's pretty big now! He's only ever grabbed one of his tanks mates to eat as a snack and that was when I first purchased him. I've been feeding him TetraMin Variety Wafters. He really seems to like them and he always rushes out to grab his share at feeding time. I was just curious if I should be feeding him anything else? Like I said he's being doing just fine, but I'm still curious if I should be offering him other food stuffs every now and then. Any advice would be appreciated. THANKS!

CanadianCray · Post by **CanadianCray** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 1:09 pm

Sounds like you are doing great. Crayfish will do well on many foods. Variety is the key though.

Shrimp pellets, fresh veggies, protein flake.

cj2379 · Post by **cj2379** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 4:05 pm

Thanks. I'm definately considering giving my little blue friend some veggies. Interested to see what he'll do with something like that.

NetsuaiAngel · Post by **NetsuaiAngel** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:22 pm

They'll also eat zucchini too btw.

I've already posted a reply on your topic in the shrimp forum section.

- Angela

cj2379 · Post by **cj2379** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:52 am

Thanks to all for the advice. I'll certainly be trying out some new foods and I'm especially interested in seeing if my guy will eat zucchini!

cj2379 · Post by **cj2379** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:11 am

I tried some cucumber! I figured the inside would fall apart so I gave my crayfish a piece of peel. I stuck it by his hiding spot and he appears to have eaten it. Zucchini was recommended but I didn't have any so this was my next best choice. Any thoughts on giving my crayfish/lobster carrots or some potato? I want to make sure I'm not going to give him something he shouldn't have! Thanks a lot!

CanadianCray · Post by **CanadianCray** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:57 pm

Potatoe & Peas are great. They don't seem to like Carrots much. Just be carefull with the potatoes don't put too much in or it can pollute the water with starch.

cj2379 · Post by **cj2379** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:05 am

Peas...I don't think peas would have come to my mind so thanks for the advice. Are frozen peas ok or should they be fresh ones?

I'll make sure to be careful with the potatos.

Thanks!

CanadianCray · Post by **CanadianCray** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:08 pm

Frozen peas work great. Thats all I use.

NetsuaiAngel · Post by **NetsuaiAngel** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:24 am

I've seen some aquarists put fruint in their tank, like seedless watermelon and oranges.

Romaine lettuce or spinach (have to anchor these to the bottom).

Never tried it myself, but just an observation. Could give it a try, but remember: Everything in moderation.

Have fun experimenting

- Angela

WetPets · Post by **WetPets** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:36 am

Fruit in a tank ? I would think the citric acid would be bad for your water... Also, smash a pea, crayfish love that

mibbyblues · Post by **mibbyblues** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:44 pm

most crays will eat most degenerative matter on the bottom.
But i agree about the peas

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Blue Lobster/Crayfish Question

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Thanks

will give some new foods a try

veggie for my crayfish/lobster

veggies