Invertebrate:
Least crayfish
Cambarellus diminutus
Freshwater
Adult size, body2.5–3 cm
GroupAt least 2
Tank for 220 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature15–25 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.0–8.5
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General hardness2–20 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group2
Needs 2–3, depending on how it is kept
Tank volume for 220 L
Needs 20–30 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentUsually semi-aggressive
- Social lifeIn groups
- DietDetritus eater