Best products from r/Crayfish
We found 19 comments on r/Crayfish discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 16 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. API 5-in-1 Test Strips Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 25-Count Box
- Contains one (1) API 5-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 25-Count Box
- Monitors levels of pH, nitrite, nitrate carbonate and general water hardness in freshwater and saltwater aquariums
- Dip test strips into aquarium water and check colors for fast and accurate results
- Helps prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and cause fish loss
- Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear
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2. Fluval Edge PreFilter Sponge_LQ
- Mechanical filter media easily installed over the filter intake
- Effectively collects fine debris and keeps your aquarium clean
- Prevents small or baby fish from getting trapped in the filter
- Specifically designed for the Fluval Edge aquarium series
- Includes one replacement pre-filter sponge
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3. API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit
- Contains one (1) API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit, including 7 bottles of testing solutions, 1 color card and 4 glass tubes with cap
- Helps monitor water quality and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and cause fish loss
- Accurately monitors 5 most vital water parameters levels in freshwater aquariums: pH, high range pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate
- Designed for use in freshwater aquariums only
- Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear
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4. Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner - Chemical Remover and Detoxifier 500 ml
- POWERFUL TREATMENT: Seachem Prime is a complete and concentrated conditioner for both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, working hard to remove chlorine and chloramine.
- REMOVER: Seachem Prime immediately and permanently removes chlorine and chloramine, successfully allowing the bio filter to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate while they are detoxified for 48 hours.
- DETOXIFIER: Seachem Prime effectively detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels, providing a ideal environment for your betta, tetra, or other fish.
- USE: Use 1 capful (5 mL) of Seachem Prime for each 200 L (50 US gallons) of new or replacement water. For best results, add Seachem Prime to new water first. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. For smaller volumes, use 2 drops per gallon.
- SAFETY: In case of an emergency, the 5x dose of Seachem Prime may be used for both ammonia and nitrite. Use a ½ dose if the water temperature is > 30°C (86°F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low.
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5. API GH & KH TEST KIT Freshwater Aquarium Water Test Kit
Contains one (1) API GH & KH TEST KIT Freshwater Aquarium Water Test Kit, including 2 bottles of testing solution, 1 color card and 2 glass test tubes with capHelps monitor water quality and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and plants and cause fish lossAccurately measure...
6. AquaCity Corner Filter Aquarium Fish Tank Internal Air Driven Filter with Media XY-2008
- Supply the water with much needed oxygen, For tank size up to 5-20 Gallons
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7. Aqueon QuietFlow LED PRO Aquarium Power Filters, Size 50-250GPH
- Provides mechanical, chemical, biological filtration plus additional assistance with the Aqueon specialty filter pads
- Self-priming – starts up automatically after cleaning or power interruptions.
- Certified flow rates that assure proper water circulation for improved fish health
- LED indicator light flashes when it’s time to replace clogged cartridges by monitoring actual water levels.
- Internal pump design helps dampen noise and eliminate leaks
- Lifetime warranty; Ideal for aquariums up to 50 gallons
- Uses large Aqueon replacement cartridges
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8. API AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 65-Ounce Box
Contains one (1) API AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 65-Ounce BoxPromotes fish health and disease recovery with increased electrolytesImproves respiration for fish in freshwater aquariumsMade from evaporated sea water for all-natural resultsUse when changing water, when setting up a new fresh...
9. API CRYSTAL BIO-CHEM ZORB SIZE 10 Aquarium Filtration Media Cartridges for API SUPERCLEAN 10 2-Count Box
- Contains one (1) API CRYSTAL BIO-CHEM ZORB SIZE 10 Aquarium Filtration Media Cartridges for API SUPERCLEAN 10 2-Count Box
- Cleans and clears aquarium water removing debris and aquarium pollutants, including colors, odors, heavy metals, and toxic gases which cloud water and degrade water quality.
- Contains a unique superior resin-carbon blend that removes compounds 3x more effectively than carbon alone.
- Easy-to-use pre-dosed cartridge fits internal filters API SUPERCLEAN 10, for freshwater, saltwater, and reef aquariums
- Use when starting or maintaining an aquarium, replace monthly or sooner if aquarium is heavily stock and/or colors and odors are detected
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10. AZOO Mignon Filter 60
Small compact designQueit performanceEase of maintenance
11. Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Fish Food, Granules for Small to Medium Sized Fish, 1.59 oz., A6586
Bottom feeder fish food that contains up to 40%, nutrient-rich Black Soldier Fly Larvae, the first ingredientHigh in multiple proteins like whole salmon – rich in Omega 3 and 6 for healthy skin, scales and finsFortified with essential vitamins, amino acids and minerals for a balanced daily dietSin...
12. Elite Sponge Filter
- Combines biological and mechanical filtration
- Attaches on aquarium side
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Ideal for smaller aquariums
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13. Python Airline Tubing for Aquarium, 10-Feet
- Made in United States
- Package Weight :0.045 kg
- Package dimensions :9.906 cm (H) x 3.048 cm (L) x 9.144 cm (W)
- Product type :PET SUPPLIES
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14. JW Pet Company 1-Inch Aircore Sand Airstone Aquarium Accessory, 4-Pack
- Unique shape
- Incredibly porous surface
- Even air distribution
- Creates consistent wall of bubbles
- 1-Inch air stone, 4 pack
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I use test kits from API:
pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, hardness
For their main food source, I use calcium-enriched algae pellets.
Not every cray will eat fish, so I wouldn't worry about that at all.
A 10 gallon might be ok for your crayfish right now, but it will eventually require at least a 20 gallon tank (ideally 30+).
Here are some steps you can take to help out your cray:
It's great that you're reaching out for more information. It sounds like you and your cray will really benefit from doing some more online research. Read up, there is a lot to learn!
First, I would remove the male, leaving only the gravid female. Assuming the eggs are fertile, you'll slowly see them develop over the next few weeks until you can begin to see little crayfish inside each one. I don't think you need to swap out your filter; I prefer covering the intake with a sponge pre-filter (e.g.). I say this because you're going to want to keep your tank clean while minimizing water changes which could lead to you sucking up tiny crayfish.
Once you get to the point where eye spots develop in the eggs (two little black dots), you'll know the eggs are close to hatching. Monitor them closely as you'll want to remove the female shortly after the babies hatch and begin to move around freely. If you don't remove the female, she'll eventually eat the babies.
Once the babies are on their own, it's pretty easy. I feed them like I do adult crayfish, except that I grind the food up a little bit. For example, ground up algae wafers are always welcome. Make sure you provide plenty of hiding places for them to seek shelter when they molt, which they will do very frequently at first.
Good luck and keep us posted!
It's not really gonna grow biobacteria on anything but the very surface of stuff with just the bubbler sitting in there.
Whether or not it will support enough bio-bacteria just on the surfaces of the tank is gonna depend on the size of your tank, how much you feed, how much you clean it, and how big your air pump is. You can't really know for sure without testing the water periodically after you remove the sponge filter since there's too many factors to take into account. It's possible it is enough, but nobody can accurately say for sure.
Could you try a corner filter like this instead? https://www.amazon.com/Corner-Filter-Aquarium-Internal-XY-2008/dp/B00HSCB9GC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500855910&sr=8-4&keywords=corner+filter+aquarium It works similar to the sponge filter but everything is enclosed in plastic so they can't eat it. I've used them with just gravel in them before. Or you could try to do similar with PVC pipe like u/VolkovME mentioned, but unless you already have PVC lying around it's probably cheaper/easier just to buy a corner filter.
First days got up to 89, then down to 86 for a couple days and then back to normal temperature. Do this only if your fish can tolerate high temperatures otherwise 86 will work it’s just not as effective. I did a partial water change after but kept the salt content about the same. Salt actually has benefits for a lot of freshwater fish believe it or not! I highly recommend aquarium salt not just for killing the ich but maintaining a healthy tank. I haven’t had any deaths or ich breakouts following the heat/salt treatment (this was 6 months ago). link to salt I bought- no copper, safe for crays.
If you want to get some of those tannins out and make the water clearer I would suggest using this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K19XZC0/ref=dp_cerb_1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
I use them for my tanks and they work like a charm
The gap between my tank's glass top and the overhead filter isn't big enough for my guy to crawl through, and it's too high in the tank (5 g) for him to reach easily. You may need to cut a different overhead filter intake to size, so that it doesn't reach as far down into the tank for them to climb.
Sorry, that's just a huge pet peeve of mine because it is a strategy typically used by big box stores like Petco and Petsmart to intentionally evade local invasive species laws. (E.g. the Petco where I live sells Procambarus alleni as "blue lobsters" because they are trying to get around the fact that the entire family Cambaridae is illegal to own in Washington state… something I found out AFTER I got my as-it-turns-out-illegal-to-own crayfish.) Lobsters are the family Nephropidae, which are only marine.
I think you should buy at least a 10 gallon (20 gallon long is MUCH better) + an Aquaclear 20 or 30 (depending on what size tank you get) + a pre filter sponge like this: http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A1387-EDGE-Pre-Filter-Sponge/dp/B002LL32RY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413430808&sr=8-2&keywords=prefilter+sponge
That's what I do on my RCS tank and my baby RCS are much smaller than your crayfish and they have no problems, plus that filtration is adequate.
I know it seems big given your cray's current size, but as an adult they will get much bigger. My bud was 10 inches (counting claws) when he died.
And then, again, the API Freshwater Master Test kit… and please do look up information about the nitrogen cycle! /r/aquariums has good info in their sidebar.
https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A6586-Bottom-Feeder-Granules/dp/B071NMW1V3/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=fluval+bug+bites&qid=1550763884&s=gateway&sr=8-4
This?
And I know it's a crayfish, that's why I posted on /r/Crayfish. I only called it a "Snow White Lobster", because everywhere online I'm finding it, it's under that name. Even within this sub. Sorry if I'm wrong. :(
i live in mississippi where ill be fishing and trapping is in good swampland for the area if theres crayfish in my city this is where they are every single catfish iv caught lately stomach was full of them
https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Claw-Crayfish-Trap-9-Inch/dp/B0084EGQ5M/ref=asc_df_B0084EGQ5M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061152211&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=956419618236944674&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020784&hvtargid=pla-449856091811&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62138615036&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312061152211&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=956419618236944674&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1020784&hvtargid=pla-449856091811
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this is the kind i got i bought 3 i was told later i should have gotten the square ones but i didnt think they were worth it being they were cheaper and larger ugh i hope i can at least catch 3 pounds within a day of my traps
i was told the cone traps r better for moving creeks rather than still water near swamps im guessing ill put 2 traps in the swamp parts and 1 in the creek near some rocks near the bridge and depending on which has the most ill then put the rest in that area i plan t check them every 1.5 hours while im fishing ill fish 4 hours then leave the cages over night and comeback to check the traps again