Dwarf Crayfish
Cambarellus patzcuarensis
Family: Cambaridae • Origin: Various
Dwarf Crayfish (Cambarellus patzcuarensis) is a semi-aggressive other reaching 2 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 10 gallons.
Min Tank
10 gal
Max Size
2"
Temperature
65-77°F
pH
7-8
Lifespan
2 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 2"
- • Temp: 65-77°F
- • pH: 7-8
- • Can be kept alone
- • semi-aggressive temperament
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet for Cambaridae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical semi-aggressive Cambaridae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 10 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 15 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 65–77°F
- pH Range
- 7–8
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 3/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical semi-aggressive Cambaridae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 2 years
Ideal For
10 gallon
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