Procambarus Pictus
Origin: Florida (USA).
Appearance: Nice markings on the Carapace and some red in the tail. Yellow-ish to white spots on the body with streaks on a dark brown/black background. Apparently the colour pattern fades in captive animals.
Sexing: Males have gonopods and larger claws. Females have a wider rear body.
Life span: Unknown.
Size: 8cm.
Sexually mature: Unknown.
Gestation: Unknown.
Character: Not very aggressive, but be careful with beautiful fish and plants.
Tank setup: As with other crayfish, some fast fish and fast growing plants and a sandy bottom.
Waterconditions: Temperature 12-26ºC with soft water around 4dGH.
Feeding: Eat pretty much anything. Take into account the feeding of leaves(oak, beech, alder etc.). Eat the normal crayfish food as well.
Breeding: Easy.
Tank mates: Unknown.
Copyright photos: © Chris Lukhaup(left, right), Anja Deutschmann(mid).
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