BLUE LOBSTER
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Procambarus alleni are more commonly known as Blue lobsters, Florida crayfish, Electric blue crayfish, Everglades crayfish, Sapphire crayfish, and Blue Crayfish. The variety kept and sold in aquariums is primarily a brilliant blue color, but they can also be white, red and brown, especially in the wild.
Blue crayfish is a very hardy species. It is very easy to care for them. They are not too fussy about water quality and their diet is an omnivore. So, If you are a beginner and would like to get into breeding crays, this might be a good species to start with.
Procambarus alleni is a freshwater crayfish that has acquired immense popularity in the aquarium trade and hobby.
Unfortunately, their aggressive behavior, size and feeding habits, make them suitable for a single-species setup. It can be almost impossible to keep Blue crayfish in a community tank. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Procambarus alleni and keeping these fascinating crayfish in your own aquarium.
| Name | Blue crayfish |
| Common Names | Blue lobsters, Florida crayfish, Electric blue crayfish, Everglades crayfish, Sapphire crayfish, etc. |
| Scientific Name | Procambarus alleni |
| Tank size (minimum) | 20 gallons (~90 liters) |
| Keeping | Easy |
| Breeding | Easy |
| Size | 10 – 12 cm (4 – 5 inches) |
| Optimal Temperature | 22 – 27 C (71– 80 F) |
| Optimal PH | 7.0 – 8.0 (6.0 – 9.0) |
| Optimal GH | 6 – 8 (3 – 22) |
| Optimal KH | 4 – 6 (2 – 18) |
| Optimal TDS | 150 – 200 (100 – 1000) |
| Nitrate | Less than 60 ppm |
| Diet | Omnivore / Herbivores (as adults) Omnivore / Carnivore (as juveniles) |
| Temperament | Very aggressive |
| Life Span | up to 5 year |
| Color Form | Different color variations: reds, oranges, and browns but blue is the main one. |
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