Mexican Dwarf Crayfish Breeding Trio
Mexican Dwarf Crayfish Breeding Trio
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Included in this listing: 3 crayfish: 1 male and 2 females.
Orange CPO Crayfish (Cambarellus patzcuarensis 'Orange'), also called Mexican Dwarf Crayfish, Dwarf Orange Crayfish, or Mexican Mini Lobsters, are one of the most popular dwarf crayfish in the aquarium hobby. The wild species comes from Lake Pátzcuaro in Mexico, and the bright orange color is selectively bred. Our CPO crayfish are raised on our licensed Florida aquaculture farm and shipped with our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Size: Adults reach about 1.5 to 2 inches.
Tank Size: 5 to 10 gallons minimum. Give a group more room.
Temperature: 65 to 77°F. They prefer cooler water and don't need a heater in most homes.
pH: 6.5 to 8.0. They're hardy and handle a wide range of water.
Lifespan: Around 2 to 3 years.
Diet: Omnivorous scavengers. Feed sinking pellets, shrimp or crayfish food, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables.
Unlike large crayfish, CPOs won't uproot plants, and they rarely bother fish, so they're a good fit for nano aquariums and planted tanks. Calm fish that stay in the middle and upper parts of the tank make good tank mates. Avoid large or aggressive fish that will eat them.
Give them caves, rocks, driftwood, or plants to hide in, especially when they molt, because a newly molted crayfish is soft and vulnerable. Keep a tight-fitting lid, since crayfish climb and escape. Never use medications that contain copper.
CPO crayfish breed easily in the aquarium. Females carry their eggs under the tail until fully formed baby crayfish hatch, so you can grow your colony from just a few.
Bright orange color, a small size, and peaceful, active behavior make the Orange CPO Dwarf Crayfish a standout in freshwater aquariums.
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- 5 stars: 7 (88%)
- 4 stars: 1 (13%)
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Healthy and shipped safely!! Cool little dudes! Caught them breeding not two hours after they were acclimated into the tank! Hope they enjoy all the hides I made them!
Will definitely buy again
Crayfish arrived in great condition! You can tell that the owners take pride in their work and animals!
Best service and Shipping! Highly recommend
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Fast shipping, very securely packed, conveniently labeled! Very happy with my healthy little crawdaddies!
They came alive and very well. A female molted in shipping, but she was stress free. They’ve been running all over the tank and interacting well (haven’t noticed any fights yet, and they haven’t killed anything in the tank contrary to popular belief) Absolutely in love with them, my fish also love the free sample of Aquamax 3000 given. Will be buying again in the future.
Great service. My crayfish arrived healthy. Was also sent xtras incase of doa. I'm happy with purchase would order again.
Unfortunately one of the males (I ordered two) died during shipping. I did not pursue a refund, although they do offer it, because it was only $5. The other crayfish are perfectly fine. The price they offer is unbeatable. I would buy from them again.
Micaiah, thank you for the kind words, and we're sorry about the male that didn't make it. You didn't have to ask. We've added a $7 credit to your account for him. Every order is backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee, and we stand behind it whether it's one fish or a whole box.
A tip for anyone buying crayfish: shipping often triggers a molt. A crayfish lying on its side and not moving is very often molting, not dead. Leave it alone in the tank for a day before deciding. We hear "you were right, he's alive!" all the time.
Customer service is what we're known for, and we're glad the rest of your crayfish are thriving.
- 5 stars: 7 (88%)
- 4 stars: 1 (13%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Healthy and shipped safely!! Cool little dudes! Caught them breeding not two hours after they were acclimated into the tank! Hope they enjoy all the hides I made them!
Will definitely buy again
Crayfish arrived in great condition! You can tell that the owners take pride in their work and animals!
Best service and Shipping! Highly recommend
!
Fast shipping, very securely packed, conveniently labeled! Very happy with my healthy little crawdaddies!
They came alive and very well. A female molted in shipping, but she was stress free. They’ve been running all over the tank and interacting well (haven’t noticed any fights yet, and they haven’t killed anything in the tank contrary to popular belief) Absolutely in love with them, my fish also love the free sample of Aquamax 3000 given. Will be buying again in the future.
Great service. My crayfish arrived healthy. Was also sent xtras incase of doa. I'm happy with purchase would order again.
Unfortunately one of the males (I ordered two) died during shipping. I did not pursue a refund, although they do offer it, because it was only $5. The other crayfish are perfectly fine. The price they offer is unbeatable. I would buy from them again.
Micaiah, thank you for the kind words, and we're sorry about the male that didn't make it. You didn't have to ask. We've added a $7 credit to your account for him. Every order is backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee, and we stand behind it whether it's one fish or a whole box.
A tip for anyone buying crayfish: shipping often triggers a molt. A crayfish lying on its side and not moving is very often molting, not dead. Leave it alone in the tank for a day before deciding. We hear "you were right, he's alive!" all the time.
Customer service is what we're known for, and we're glad the rest of your crayfish are thriving.