Florida Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)
Quick facts
Scientific nameProcambarus clarkii
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentAggressive
Adult size5 in
Minimum tank size20
Water parametersTemp 60-82°F, pH 7.0-8.5, GH 8-18 dGH
Diet and feeding
omnivore
Keeper notes
Breeds readily in freshwater; highly prolific and a known invasive — never release into the wild. The common red swamp crayfish, extremely hardy and adaptable but aggressive and destructive; it eats plants and preys on fish, shrimp, and snails, so keep it alone or with only fast surface fish. Provide a large tank, caves, hard alkaline water, calcium for molting, and a tight lid since it escapes readily. It is a notorious invasive species — never release it. Copper sensitive — no copper meds.
Log Florida 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 Florida Crayfish alongside everything else in your reef.
