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| Family: |
Parastacidae |
| Genus & Species: |
Cherax quadricarinatus |
| Common Name: |
Black Scorpion Lobster (Australian red claw crayfish
variation) |
| Size: |
Up to 12" (25.5cm) |
| Habitat: |
Australia: Freshwater rivers and streams. |
| Min Tank Size: |
50 gallon |
| Diet: |
Omnivore. Sinking pellet, flake food and dried algae.
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| Behavior: |
Semi Aggressive. Peaceful towards their own kind,
but require room for territories |
| Water: |
68°F-75°F, (20-24°C),ph 6.5-8.0, KH 3-10 |
| Care: |
Easy. |
| Communities: |
Good. Will not typically bother fish, unless they
are very small. |
| Suitability: |
Good. Scavanger, if more then one in a tank provide
an additional 40g per lobster. |
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