

1 Juvenile Neon Red Crayfish - 1/2 inch + (A younger and smaller variant of Electric Blue Crayfish at a lower price than our young adult specimens.They are completely healthy with excellent coloration and will completely regenerate lost appendages within 1 to 2 molts (about 2 to 3 months). Loss of appendages is not permanent and happens commonly with crustaceans. 1 B-Grade Neon Red Crayfish - 2 to 3+ inch Young Adult (All of our “B-Grade” crayfish are simply specimens that are missing 2 or more legs and or 1 claw.1 Male/Female Pair of Neon Red Crayfish - 2 to 3+ inches (We guarantee a very high-quality, breeding age young adult male/female crayfish pair for this listing).1 Female Neon Red Crayfish - 2 to 3+ inches (We guarantee a very high-quality, breeding age young adult female crayfish for this listing).1 Neon Red Crayfish - 2 to 3+ inch Young Adult (No sex specified.The variants we're currently offering are: *IMPORTANT* Please "Choose a Variant" above before adding this crayfish to your cart.

This is the red/orange variant of this species, with blue and white specimens also being available. If your crayfish is faded in color and you find a molt in the bag or in your aquarium, do not worry this is normal and the bright color will return in 2 weeks or less. This crayfish may TEMPORARILY change color and hide more than usual after molting, which may occur during shipping. It is possible to keep mid- and upper-level, fast-swimming fish with the Neon Red Crayfish, but crayfish are opportunistic feeders and will generally eat whatever they can catch.Īs with all of our crayfish, the coloration of the Neon Red Crayfish is EXTREMELY high quality - much higher quality than others on the market. Other bottom-dwelling invertebrates and fish should not be kept with large crayfish. This is a very hardy animal, but regular water changes are vital to its optimal health. A larger aquarium can house multiple adults of similar size. Due to the size and waste production of this crayfish, a minimum 30-gallon, well-filtered aquarium is necessary for one adult. This is even more crucial when housing multiple crayfish in the same tank.

It is important that ample hiding places such as rockwork, driftwood, or PVC pipes be provided. It is a skilled climber, so extra care must be taken to ensure that it does not escape its enclosure.Īs it reaches adulthood, the Neon Red Crayfish will become relatively territorial, so it may behave aggressively towards other animals in the tank. This crayfish should not be kept with ornamental live plants as it will eat them at a surprising rate.

The Neon Red Crayfish is an omnivorous scavenger and will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods. Though most crayfish are often reclusive by nature, this particular crayfish is very active by comparison and spends plenty of time exploring the floor of the aquarium in search of food. In fact, many of our specimens have bred in our tanks at our facility! Like most Procambarus species, the Neon Red Crayfish reaches maturity very quickly and breeds easily in the aquarium. This species originates from the Southeastern United States but all of our specimens are tank-raised. This crayfish is also commonly known as the Orange or Tangerine Lobster, though true lobsters do not exist in freshwater. The Neon Red/Orange Tangerine Crayfish's bright red/orange coloring is sure to make this beautiful animal the centerpiece of your aquarium! This crayfish is a vividly colorful variant of the similar species of the Electric Blue Crayfish ( Procambarus alleni). This includes possession for consumption, education, aquarium trade, or any other live trade. This species is prohibited to own in the above states, meaning it is illegal to possess them live in these states.
