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Can I play with my crayfish if I got it as an adult?

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Yes. It will take more time, though, to make it connect to you. But within that time you will be able to play with it as much as you wish as long as you don't hurt it.

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Can I have rocks in my tank?

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Yes. They are beautiful decorations for the tank, and the pets should love it. You may have a few big rocks, or small white rocks as the floor of the tank.

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Can I put sand in the tank with my crayfish?

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Yes. They enjoy hiding under sand, especially when they sleep.

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Do I keep it in water or not?

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You should keep a crayfish in about 4 inches of water.

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Can I play with a crayfish that's about 4" long? Can it get accustomed to me?

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Yes, it can. It depends on what you mean by play, though. Crayfish are very sensitive, so be careful for the first 10 weeks and later try getting closer to them and then be careful so they won't attack you.

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Can I keep my crayfish in a jar?

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As long as it's a fairly large jar, that's fine. Keep the water well-cared for and clean.

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Can I put fish in the container?

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No, crayfish may feel threatened and can nip the fish. The fish may also try to nip the crayfish. You should keep them separate.

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Can I dip it in water for a few seconds?

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Yes. In fact, you should only remove the crayfish from water for a few minutes at a time. (Don't hold the crayfish down underwater though -- just give it the proper environment with available water.)

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Where is the best place to buy a healthy crayfish?

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You can easily buy a crayfish from a pet store or tropical fish store.

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I once was playing with a crawdad at the river, letting it crawl in the palm of my hand, when I got clawed. I started bleeding a little. If it happens again, what do I do?

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The smart thing would be not to pick up a crawdad from the river again. But if you're going to and you get clawed again, put the crawdad back and get to the nearest sink so you can wash the scratch with soap and water. Then cover it with a band-aid.

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Will the crayfish pinch me if I put it on my hand?

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It may possibly pinch if it feels threatened, but tame ones will pinch less.

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Can I keep a crayfish in a tank with a foot of water, or is that too deep?

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A foot of water is perfectly fine. As long as the have an air pump or some source of oxygen in the water, they should be okay.

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Would the methods be the same for a dwarf crayfish?

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Yes, you would just have to be more careful.

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What should I feed my crayfish?

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You can feed them sinking shrimp pellets, and they also occasionally like small bits of romaine lettuce and other small bits of vegetables (nothing mushy like tomatoes, though).

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Why isn't my wild caught crayfish so active?

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It’s used to its normal habitat. It would rather be independent in a wide expanse of water, just like it was before.

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Can I put any artificial items in a crayfish's habitat?

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Yes, that's totally okay. You can put plastic tubes in the tank so that they can have hiding spots.

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Are dwarf crayfish the same and what should I do differently?

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Dwarf crayfish are smaller, so you would have to be more careful with it. It’s very fragile so don’t press it hard and be very gentle with it.

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Is it okay if I don't have an air pump or an oxygen source for my crayfish?

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Yes, as long as you leave the top of the container open it will be fine. Set your water out for 24 hours so it can fill up with oxygen.

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Why crayfish stand in a place for long?

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They are nocturnal and they can’t close their eyes so they sleep when they’re standing still.

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