Texanus Dwarf Crayfish
Cambarellus texanus
The Texanus Dwarf Crayfish is a rarely kept dwarf crayfish from the USA.
- up to 3.5cm large dwarf crab
- suitable for beginners
- interesting aquarium resident
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Important data
Product description & details
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
Male dwarf crayfish can be recognized by the V-shaped gonopods (sexual opening), which are located between the walking legs at the transition to the abdomen. The reproduction of the Texanus Dwarf Crayfish is possible in the aquarium. The female carries the fertilized eggs between its swimming legs until they hatch and even beyond. The newly hatched offspring are fully developed and can be fed with fine rearing food. Since the young animals have a strong tendency to cannibalize each other, there should be enough hiding places.