Blue Crayfish
Procambarus alleni
Family: Cambaridae • Origin: Various
Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni) is a aggressive other reaching 6 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 40 gallons.
Min Tank
40 gal
Max Size
6"
Temperature
65-77°F
pH
7-8
Lifespan
7 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
5-15 dGH
aggressiveintermediateomnivore
Care Tips
- • Max size: 6"
- • Temp: 65-77°F
- • pH: 7-8
- • Can be kept alone
- • aggressive temperament
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet for Cambaridae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical aggressive Cambaridae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 40 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 60 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 65–77°F
- pH Range
- 7–8
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 4/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical aggressive Cambaridae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 7 years
Ideal For
40 gallon
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