Family: Cambaridae
Distribution: Procambarus pubescens is an American crayfish distributed in the Savannah River basin of Georgia and South Carolina, particularly the Barnwell and Aiken Counties. It has been sighted as far south as Hampton County.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F)
Hardness: Is generally found in soft, acidic water in the wild, but is quite adaptable to different conditions; higher levels of gH in a tank environment will be fine. 9 – 13 dGH is a recommended level.
Description: Procambarus pubescens will grow around 8 cm in length, although they can reach greater sizes. They are similar in appearance to Procambarus enoplosternum but not as bright and colourful. This species colour is more green and blue, while Procambarus enoplosternum is more red and black in its colouration.
Diet: This species is omnivorous and will eat most food items. However it is not a big eater and will not attack your plants. Provide it with typical crayfish food: vegetables, pellets, flake, etc.
Breeding: Procambarus pubescens will breed very early, often when they are as small as 4 cm in length. The egg count will increase with the size of the female, but should not exceed 80. This species does not require any special water conditions to breed and is therefore suitable for beginners to the hobby.
Comments: It is advised you keep Procambarus pubescens in a tank size of about 100 litres. This species is not quite as tolerant of bad water conditions, so be careful to change your water every so often.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Procambarus pubescens is a reasonably mild species, and, while there is not much information available on compatible tank mates, it could most likely be housed with fish and shrimps alike. This species does not fight too much and could be kept in a one-species tank if preferred.
Originally posted 2010-01-25 12:48:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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