Shrimp, Snails, and Crabs
Cajun Dwarf Crayfish
Cambarellus shufeldtii
Photo: Chris Lukhaup/USDA-FS · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Temperature15–26 °C
- pH6.5–8
- Adult size4 cm
- Difficulty★☆☆☆☆
- TemperamentPeaceful
- WaterFresh
Full profile
- Family
- Cambaridae
- Origin
- Southern United States
- Size
- 3 – 4 cm
- Temperature
- 15 – 26°C
- pH
- 6.5 – 8.0
- GH / KH / TDS
- GH 6-18 / KH 4-12
- Difficulty
- ★☆☆☆☆
- Water type
- freshwater
- Behavior
- peaceful
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reproduction
- the female carries the eggs under her tail
Notes: Brownish-gray with a striped pattern. Like the CPO, it does not harm plants or healthy fish. Provide hiding spots for molting.
