Invertebrate:
Mexican dwarf crayfish
Cambarellus patzcuarensis
Freshwater
Adult size5 cm
Tank40 L or more
Care levelIntermediate
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Water
Temperature18–24 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–9.0
49
General hardness3–18 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness3–15 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Tank volume40 L
Needs 19–50 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- Social lifeSolitary
- DietDetritus eater, omnivore