Crayfish as a Pet

Little Girls and Crayfish as Pet

Crayfish as a Pet. Red Claw Crayfish in United Kingdom is legal to keep as pet. Red Claw came from Australia. The water temperature should also be checked and must remain constant at room temperature. A pet crayfish can withstand pH levels of 7.0 to 8.0. with good water dan much oxygen.
Furthermore, crayfish likes to dig up holes and mark its territory. Crayfish also has a tendency to climb out of the aquarium if it can reach the top. It is best to avoid mixing the pet crayfish with tropical fish; rather it should be mixed with fish such as bass. All species of crayfish require clean, well oxygenated water. Crayfish will drown in stationary water in 6 hours due to the fact that oxygen will settle to the top of the water column out of their reach. Water parameters should be Ammonia 0, Nitrites 0, Nitrates 10. When keeping a crayfish as a pet, it is suggested they are provided with a hiding space.