Texanus Dwarf Crayfish

Cambarellus texanus originally comes from the south of the USA, where it is widespread in Texas and mainly occurs in small stagnant bodies of water. This medium-sized dwarf crab is about 3.5cm long and is colored in various shades of brown.

Care in the aquarium

Despite its small size, the Texanus Dwarf Crayfish should only be kept with a capacity of 54 liters or more, whereby the floor space is more important than the aquarium height for the animals that mainly live on the ground. Especially if you want to keep a pair or a group of these solitary animals, it is advisable to structure the tank well with plenty of hiding and retreat options using roots, stones, plants, leaves, etc. The aquarium must also be made escape-proof, as this dwarf crayfish is a good is a climber. In contrast to most other dwarf crayfish species, Cambarellus texanus can also cope with slightly higher temperatures (up to 28°C, even up to 30°C for short periods). The Texanus Dwarf Crayfish feels most comfortable in the species tank, but it is possible to socialize with dwarf shrimp and smaller fish species, which tend to stay in the middle to upper areas of the tank and do not sleep on the bottom. It should be noted that losses can occur with shrimp, although rarely.

Feeding

As an omnivore, the Texanus Dwarf Crayfish is not picky. Shrimp food, green food, leaves and granular food for crabs are good for eating. Newly hatched snails are also often eaten, which is sometimes quite useful.

Sexual characteristics and breeding