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The dwarf orange crayfish (Cambarellus patzcuarensis “Orange”) belongs to the Cambaridae family. Endemic to Lake Patzcuaro, located in the highlands of the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is a close relative of the Mexican dwarf crayfish.

Maintenance and care

It is not demanding on the composition of water, it feels great in a wide range of pH and dH values. The main condition is clean running water. The design should provide for a large number of shelters, for example, ceramic hollow tubes, where the Orange Crayfish can hide during molting. Compatible with related species Montezuma pygmy crayfish, some shrimp and peaceful non-predatory fish.

You should not keep a large number of crayfish in one aquarium, otherwise there is a threat of cannibalism. There should not be more than 200 individuals per 7 liters. It feeds mainly on protein products – pieces of fish meat, shrimp. With enough food, it does not pose a threat to other inhabitants.

The optimal combination of males and females is 1:2 or 1:3. Under these conditions, crayfish give birth every 2 months. Juveniles appear as small as 3 mm and can be eaten by aquarium fish.