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Electric Blue Crayfish

Procambarus alleni

Electric Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni) aquarium profile: minimum 30 gallon tank, 5 inch adult size, 68-78°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

TerritorialFin-nipperHigh energyFlashyModerate care
Electric Blue Crayfish aquarium fish
30 galMinimum tank
5 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
68-78°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
7-8.2
GH
6-20 dGH
KH
4-12 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Assertive
Fin nipping
4/5
Territory
4/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/scavenger
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodinvertebrateassertive or territorial
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