Hello, I'm new here.

[Sawyer]

Ello, I'm Andrew, I mostly joined this forum out of curiosity and to ask the question about preserving my crayfish moult, but thought I'd introduce myself.

 

I have a tank with a blue crayfish, Sawyer. He's big guy, and he's got a lot of personality. He's in the tank with four fish tank mates, all of which don't bother him at all, and are all very sweet fish. I'm not certain of the species of the fish, though, the guy that was getting rid of them didn't even know what he had in his tank. 

 

I'll post some photos of my big guy for you all. I'd add shrimp to my tank, but there's already a nice balance where Sawyer's not eating anyone, and I don't wish to mess it up, you know? 

 

Nice to meet you all. xx 

[Zoidburg]

Stunning! Quite the vibrant blue! Welcome to SKFA! :) 

[jayc]

4 hours ago, Sawyer said:

I have a tank with a blue crayfish, Sawyer.

Oh ! so that is your crayfish's name, not yours!

[sdlTBfanUK]

Welcome!

Wow, that is some blue, I wonder whether it is a native Florida Crayfish? I don't think you can keep shrimp with crayfish, but I could be wrong on that.

Simon

[Crabby]

39 minutes ago, sdlTBfanUK said:

Welcome!

Wow, that is some blue, I wonder whether it is a native Florida Crayfish? I don't think you can keep shrimp with crayfish, but I could be wrong on that.

Simon

I think the only ones are Mexican dwarf crays. 
 

Welcome Andrew!

Could u post a photo of the fish so we can ID them?

[sdlTBfanUK]

Had a quick look in my book and it looks to be the Florida (everglades) blue crayfish (Procambarus alleni) and looks like a male. They grow to 4 inches (body) and if they breed the young will predate on each other if not separated as they moult frequently when young! Ph 7.5-8.0 and temp 64-81F ideally! They will eat plants except Java fern and crypts.

As with Crabclaw, would love to see the fish as well.

Simon