Aquatic Arts - 1 Female CPO Crayfish - Live Freshwater Aquarium Lobster/Crawfish/Crawdad/Real Living Nano Fish Tank Pet

The CPO Dwarf Mexican Crayfish features a beautiful, eye-catching fiery orange coloration that will add a burst of color to any aquarium! They are one of the most brightly colored varieties of invertebrates we offer, and their large size draws the eye right to them. Additionally, they are easy to care for, and their feeding requirements are simple - they feed on leftover food or almost any kind of fish food. They also eat high protein sinking pellets, veggies or plants, and freeze-dried or frozen foods. Cuttlebone can be added to the aquarium to supplement calcium and will aid in exoskeleton production. Dwarf crayfish are an excellent choice for the nano or micro aquarium. They are larger than dwarf shrimp (they can grow up to 1.6 inches long) and tend to live longer, but are still small enough to live in a tank as small as 5 gallons. They are active and do not typically hide during the day like most larger crayfish, but they do appreciate decor that provides cover or shade; such as a fake palm tree, shack, or other oceanic themed decorations. Though this crayfish is small enough not to be a threat to most other tank inhabitants, they have on occasion gone after dwarf shrimp (such as Blue Velvet Shrimp), so we can not guarantee safety for dwarf shrimp when raising them in the same tank. Most cichlids and goldfish are aggressive toward crayfish (South American Cichlids are okay with some caution), and bottom feeders should also be avoided. Thus, dwarf crayfish can only be kept in some community tanks with snails (like Horned Nerite Snails or Zebra Thorn Nerite Snails), fast moving fish, and large shrimp (like Vampire Shrimp).CARE GUIDELINES:- Temperature: 60 - 75° F (16 - 24° C) - pH: 6.0 - 8.0 - KH: 6 - 12 dKH - Minimum tank size: 5 gallons - Average adult size: 1.2 - 1.6 inches (3 - 4.1 cm) - Average purchase size: 1/2 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)

• CPO Crayfish (also known as dwarf Mexican Crayfish) are a fiery orange that adds a burst of color to any tank! They look particularly stunning against green plants or a colorful tank decoration.
• These aquatic pets do not hide during light hours like most crayfish - they are very active. However, they still thrive best in an aquarium with plant life or aquarium décor that provides shelter.
• They do well in most community tanks, though they occasionally have been known to eat dwarf shrimp. We keep them with snails and live plants, and they never bother any of their tank mates.
• This unique animal is fully aquatic and feeds on leftover food or almost any kind of fish food. Use a specialized fish net when taking this tiny crayfish out of your tank for any reason.
• This listing is for one female young adult crayfish. All Aquatic Arts (formerly InvertObsession) brand plants and animals come with a 100% alive arrival guarantee, plus free email support!