{"product_id":"apricot-crayfish-cherax-holthuisi-var-apricot-tank-bred","title":"Apricot Crayfish (Cherax holthuisi var. “Apricot”), Tank-Bred!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eImportant Legal Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherax species of crayfish are\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e considered an \u003cstrong data-end=\"93\" data-start=\"73\"\u003einvasive species\u003c\/strong\u003e in several U.S. states and is illegal to possess in any form or sell in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"155\"\u003eArizona, California, Florida, Maine, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We are unable to ship this species to these states. If you reside in one of the above states and try to checkout with this crayfish in your cart you will be unable to checkout and receive an error message until the crayfish is removed from the cart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs its name declares, the Apricot crayfish is a beautiful solid orange variant of the very popular Emerald Fire AKA Orange Tip Crayfish!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship Cherax crayfish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Apricot Crayfish (\u003cem\u003eCherax holthuisi\u003c\/em\u003e var. \"Apricot\") is a very striking, solid orange variation of its species and is native to Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This crayfish is also commonly known as the Apricot Crayfish or Sunburst Fire Freshwater Lobster, though true lobsters do not exist in freshwater. The Apricot Crayfish breeds easily in the aquarium, but the fry are extremely slow growing compared to many American crayfish. In fact, many of our specimens have bred in our tanks at our facility! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis particular crayfish is relatively active and spends plenty of time exploring the floor of the aquarium in search of food. The Apricot Crayfish is an omnivorous scavenger and will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods. This crayfish should not be kept with most ornamental live plants as it will eat them at a surprising rate. It is a skilled climber, so extra care must be taken to ensure that it does not escape its enclosure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs it reaches adulthood, the Apricot Crayfish will become relatively territorial, so it may behave aggressively towards other animals in the tank.  It is important that ample hiding places such as rockwork, driftwood, or PVC pipes be provided.  This is even more crucial when housing multiple crayfish in the same tank.  Due to the size and waste production of this crayfish, a minimum 30-gallon, well-filtered aquarium is necessary for one adult.  A larger aquarium of 55 gallon or larger aquarium can house multiple adults of similar size.  This is a reasonably hardy animal, but regular water changes are vital to its optimal health.  Other bottom-dwelling invertebrates and fish should not be kept with large crayfish.  It is possible to keep mid- and upper-level, fast-swimming fish with the Apricot Crayfish, but crayfish are opportunistic feeders and will generally eat whatever they can catch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs with all of our crayfish, the coloration of the Apricot Crayfish is EXTREMELY high quality - much higher quality than others on the market!  This crayfish may TEMPORARILY change color and hide more than usual after molting, which may occur during shipping. If your crayfish is not blue and you find a molt in the bag or in your aquarium, do not worry; this is normal and the bright color will return in 2 weeks or less. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*IMPORTANT*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Please \"Choose a Variant\" above before adding this crayfish to your cart. The variants we're currently offering are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Apricot Crayfish (\u003cem\u003eCherax holthuisi\u003c\/em\u003e) - 2+ inch Young Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(No sex specified \/ Most popular option).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Female Apricot Crayfish – 2+ inch Young Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Male\/Female Apricot Crayfish Pair – 2+ inch Young Adults \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 B-Grade Apricot Crayfish (\u003cem\u003eCherax holthuisi)\u003c\/em\u003e - 2+ inch Young Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (All of our “B-Grade” crayfish are simply specimens that are missing legs or claws.  Loss of appendages is not permanent and happens commonly with crustaceans. They are completely healthy with excellent coloration and will completely regenerate lost appendages within 1 to 2 molts (about 2 to 3 months).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Juvenile Tank-Raised Apricot Crayfish (\u003cem\u003eCherax holthuisi\u003c\/em\u003e - .5+ inch \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(A younger and smaller variant of Apricot Crayfish at a lower price than our young adult specimens. This is a particularly hardy species and will usually grow well into adult size and coloration within 6 months.  In the meantime, any customers who choose to go with a juvenile specimen can experience the excitement of watching their little crayfish grow!) \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Crayfish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistently excellent orange coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess aggressive than many other crayfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent scavenger \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTemperature\u003c\/u\u003e: 68° - 85° F (20° - 29° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e: 6 - 15 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e: 30 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INFORMATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eDiet\u003c\/u\u003e: Crayfish are typically very easy to feed since they are mostly omnivorous scavengers. However, \u003cem\u003eCherax\u003c\/em\u003e species can sometimes be a bit finicky. In addition to various plant matter, we have been feeding all of our \u003cem\u003eCherax\u003c\/em\u003e crayfish frozen peas and carrots as well as frozen shrimp that is chopped into manageable pieces after thawing. We highly recommend that our customers at least initially offer this diet to their \u003cem\u003eCherax\u003c\/em\u003e crayfish. In time, it is very likely that the crayfish will also accept high-quality dry foods, though a varied diet is required for optimal health, coloration, and activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/u\u003e: Can be aggressive\/territorial with other crayfish, but is much less so than Procambarus species such as the Electric Blue Crayfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003c\/u\u003e: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Western Irian Jaya, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/u\u003e: 5 - 6 inches (12.7 - 15.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/u\u003e: Adults: 2+ inches or larger, Juveniles: .5+ inch (1.25+ cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eRecommended Aquatic Arts tankmates\u003c\/u\u003e: Fast-moving fish (such as Celestial Pearl Danios, Rasboras, Guppies, etc.). While dwarf shrimp can be kept successfully with these crayfish, caution should be exercised, as the crayfish have been known to catch and eat slow, sick, or particularly small shrimp.  Cichlids can be aggressive toward crayfish and should not be kept in the same tank. Bottom-dwelling tankmates should definitely be avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Male Young Adult","offer_id":49069809074329,"sku":"tss1790044993651","price":23.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Female Young Adult","offer_id":49069809107097,"sku":"ioc1790044993652","price":21.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Male\/Female Young Adult Pair","offer_id":49069809139865,"sku":"yyo1790044993653","price":37.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 B-Grade Young Adult","offer_id":49069809172633,"sku":"nql1790044993654","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/apricot-crayfish-cherax-holthuisi-var-apricot-tank-bred_1.jpg?v=1790044999","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/apricot-crayfish-cherax-holthuisi-var-apricot-tank-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}