Family: Cambaridae
Distribution: Procambarus spiculifer is a North American crayfish distributed from Georgia down to Florida, and west to river systems in Alabama. It is known in every river system in Alabama with the exception of the Escatawpa and Tennessee systems.
PH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 10 – 22°C (50 – 72°F)
Hardness: 9 – 13 dGH
Description: Procambarus spiculifer can grow in excess of to 12 cm in length. This colourful-looking crayfish is reasonably shy and peaceful. Males have longer pincers than females, and gonopods, while females have a broader tail. This species may appear in several different colour variations.
Diet: This species is omnivorous and will eat most food items – including your plants. Provide it with typical crayfish food: vegetables, pellets, flake, etc.
Breeding: Procambarus spiculifer will breed in the same fashion as most Procambarus species. Not a lot of information is available on its specific breeding habits.
Comments: It is advised you keep Procambarus spiculifer in a tank at least 100 cm in length; it is a biggish crayfish and it will need the extra space. 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 spiculifer 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.
Originally posted 2010-01-25 13:00:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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