Tri-color Goldfish
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Scientific Name: Carassius auratus Price: Upon Request Origin: West Africa Family: Gercarcinidae NOT AVAILABLE NOW |
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Other Names: African Rainbow Crab, Rainbow crab, Indigo crab, Land crab, Patriot crab, Cardiosoma |
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Technical Info
Temperature: 22 - 27 ℃
pH: 8 - 8.5
GH: 8 - 12
Max size: 20 cm
Min Tank size: 80 Ltr
Position in Aqua: Bottom swimmer
Description
Since this is primarily a
Food
Most crabs are opportunists, and this one is no exception it seems. It accepts most foods, almost anything, in fact, but also has a tendency to try and eat fish. It wouldn t be wise to house it alongside fish. What it can t catch it could injure with its hefty, sharp pincers.
Breeding
Breeding is very difficult especially with rainbow crabs, breeders often find them hard to breed. The males however have a long
Compatible with
Several can be kept together but they can be aggressive and rather territorial, so provide plenty of shelter in the form of bogwood and rocks, and do keep an eye out for any crabs suffering from bullying by dominant males.