{"product_id":"thunderbolt-snakeskin-crayfish-cherax-pulcher-x-c-boesemani-usa-bred","title":"Thunderbolt Snakeskin Crayfish (Cherax pulcher x C. boesemani), USA Bred!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis incredible \u003cem\u003eCherax \u003c\/em\u003ecrayfish hybrid is a USA-Bred rarity and our juveniles are already showing exceptional coloration!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Thunderbolt Snakeskin Crayfish (\u003cem\u003eCherax pulcher \u003c\/em\u003ex\u003cem\u003e C. boesemani\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hybrid of two exceptionally colorful species that are native to Western Papua New Guinea.  Deep blue and tan shades are distinctly shown on this crayfish, as is the striking pink coloration that is typical of the Thunderbolt Crayfish. We are very excited to offer USA-bred specimens of this rarity.\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 Thunderbolt Snakeskin Crayfish is an omnivorous scavenger and will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods, although plant matter is particularly important as it reaches adulthood. This crayfish will eat ornamental live plants. It is a skilled climber, so extra care must be taken to ensure that it does not escape its enclosure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs it reaches adulthood, the Thunderbolt Snakeskin Crayfish will 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 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 Thunderbolt Snakeskin 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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs with all of our crayfish, the coloration of the Thunderbolt Snakeskin Crayfish is EXTREMELY high quality. This crayfish may TEMPORARILY change color and hide more than usual after molting, which may occur during shipping. If your crayfish has faded color 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. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJuveniles may be missing a claw, which will regenerate very quickly due to the growth and molting rate at this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 USA-bred hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistently excellent blue, orange, and pink 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: 7.0 - 8.0\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. 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e: Western 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: 1+ inch (1.25+ cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Aquatic Arts tank mates\u003c\/span\u003e: Fast-moving fish (such as Celestial Pearl Danios, Rasboras, Guppies, etc.).  While dwarf shrimp can be kept succesfully 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\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 USA-Bred Juvenile","offer_id":49069831094425,"sku":"znu1790045273402","price":35.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/thunderbolt-snakeskin-crayfish-cherax-pulcher-x-c-boesemani-usa-bred_1.jpg?v=1790045278","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/thunderbolt-snakeskin-crayfish-cherax-pulcher-x-c-boesemani-usa-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}