Dwarf Orange Crayfish (Cambarellus patzcuarensis)
Quick facts
Scientific nameCambarellus patzcuarensis
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Adult size2 in
Minimum tank size5
Water parametersTemp 65-78°F, pH 7.0-8.0, GH 6-15 dGH
Diet and feeding
omnivore
Keeper notes
Breeds readily in freshwater; female carries eggs and releases fully-formed miniature crayfish. A small, brightly orange dwarf crayfish that, unlike full-size crays, is largely peaceful and generally safe with plants and most fish. Provide hard alkaline water, plenty of hiding caves, and a calcium source for molting. It may occasionally catch a sick fish or a molting shrimp but rarely damages healthy tankmates or plants. Copper sensitive — like all inverts, no copper meds.
Log Dwarf Orange Crayfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Dwarf Orange Crayfish alongside everything else in your reef.
