dwarf Mexican crays

[Ursus sapien]

some shots of one of the females. After years of shrimp keeping, I was surprised by the lumbering nature of these tiny crayfish. Compared to the gazelle-like shrimp, these guys move like hippos. Pretty hippos, mind you:-)

[CACAdmin]

Very pretty crays. You got some good shots. How big do they get?

[Ursus sapien]

thanks Jay. It helps that they don't move fast:-) The internet says 3 to 5 cm, but I suspect 5 cm would be exceptional.

[CACAdmin]

I wonder if maybe one sex is larger than the other... i.e. maybe the females get to be 5 cm.? I guess time will tell.

[Wingin' It]

I've been looking at these guys for a couple of years, but never made the leap...Thanks for posting the pics...i'll live vicariously through you! LOL

[Bina]

Those look like lots of fun....I've only had the regular crays from the river.

[Ursus sapien]

Jay, I had a great link for crayfish anatomy but must not have book marked it. So, look for a thicker abdomen on females, and slightly heavier claws on males.

[blainep]

Dwarf crays are a hoot, I had some a few years ago, great fun to watch.

Enjoy them Storm.

[vince0]

Those look sweet, I've been half trying to get my hands on some...

Congrats on the great find!

[Kimr]

I just love the colours of them, and I can hardly wait to hear more about them at our next meeting.

[Ursus sapien]

^^I shall ply you with Yurdle food an gelato:-)

[wes&sam]

nice pics, and great color on them.

[fishclubgirl]

Just joined the dark side and got 2 pair of these. They're such cuties and fun to watch!!!

[CACAdmin]

Crays are such neat creatures. Congrats on joining the dark side, fishclubgirl.

[vince0]

Just joined the dark side and got 2 pair of these. They're such cuties and fun to watch!!!

dibs on juvies when you make more!