{"product_id":"blue-kong-zebra-crayfish-cherax-alyciae-bredby-aquatic-arts","title":"Blue Kong Zebra Crayfish (Cherax alyciae), BREDBY: Aquatic Arts","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"464\"\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-start=\"73\" data-end=\"93\"\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-start=\"155\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eArizona, California, Florida, Maine, Texas, Virginia, 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have incredible specimens of this rare and beautiful Indonesian crayfish! \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWe are proud to offer specimens bred in house at Aquatic Arts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Blue Kong Zebra Crayfish (\u003cem\u003eCherax alyciae\u003c\/em\u003e, formerly \u003cem\u003eCherax peknyi\u003c\/em\u003e) was thought to be a color variant of the Zebra Crayfish superspecies, which is native to Papua New Guinea. It has since been determined and described as its own species by Lukhaup, Eprilurahman, and von Rintenlen. It is one of the largest freshwater crayfish available and features stunning pastel colors and, most notably, blue-tipped claws! Orange, blue, and white are all distinctly shown on this crayfish. The Blue Kong Zebra Crayfish will breed in the aquarium, although the fry are extremely slow growing and can be cannibalistic. In fact, many of our specimens have bred in our tanks at our facility! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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 Blue Kong Zebra Crayfish is an omnivorous scavenger and will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods. This crayfish may eat ornamental live plants, although some aquarists report \u003cem\u003eCherax\u003c\/em\u003e crayfish species to be much less destructive to plants than most other large crayfish.It is a skilled climber, so extra care must be taken to ensure that it does not escape its enclosure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs it reaches adulthood, the Blue Kong Zebra Crayfish can become relatively territorial, \u003cspan\u003eso it may behave aggressively towards other animals in the tank\u003c\/span\u003e. 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 gallons 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 Blue Kong Zebra Crayfish, but crayfish are opportunistic feeders and will generally eat whatever they can catch. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Crayfish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery rare and exceptional species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistently excellent orange, blue, white, black, and brown 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e: 68° - 80° F (20° - 26.7° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e: 6.5 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e: 6 - 15 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/span\u003e: 30 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\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 (this is not likely with tank-bred specimens). 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\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/span\u003e:  Can be aggressive\/territorial with other crayfish, but is much less so than \u003cem\u003eProcambarus\u003c\/em\u003e species (such as the Electric Blue Crayfish). \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e:  Papua New Guinea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/span\u003e:  5 - 6 inches (12.7 - 15.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/span\u003e:  2+ inches (5+ cm) for adults, 1+ inch (2.5+ cm) for juveniles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Aquatic Arts tankmates\u003c\/span\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 also be avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Juvenile Crayfish","offer_id":49069677117593,"sku":"xrr1790043473615","price":49.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 B-Grade Juvenile Crayfish","offer_id":49069677150361,"sku":"mlu1790043473616","price":35.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/blue-kong-zebra-crayfish-cherax-alyciae-bredby-aquatic-arts_1.jpg?v=1790043477","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/blue-kong-zebra-crayfish-cherax-alyciae-bredby-aquatic-arts","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}