#mexican dwarf crayfish

[spitepenny]

a new addition to the 10 gal

I named her Tangerine

[shrimpin-aint-easy]

(Ominous chanting) CRAY FISH cray FISH cray FISH cray FI

[spidermilkshake]

Taco Tuesday being very photogenic for once. XD

[endangered-aquarium-fish]

the list!!!

every creature that's endangered or critically endangered or extinct in the wild that you can keep and breed in your own (freshwater) aquarium to stop it from dying out completely.

ive been working on this for a while and its still very not done bc oh my god theres so many-

some of these are super duper rare and expensive but others are widely beloved fish, some of them are rlly surprising to see here

pls lmk if theres anything i should add that i havent yet :3 theres a lot of undescribed species that you dont find in databases and stuff so i need all the obsessed nerds i can find to finish this!!!

not bolded = endangered

bolded = critically endangered

red = extinct in the wild (THESE LITERALLY ONLY EXIST WHERE WE KEEP THEM 0.0)

okay here it is :3

Allodontichthys polylepis - Finescale splitfin

Allotoca catarinae - Catarina allotoca

Allotoca dugesii - Bumblebee goodeid, Opal allotoca

Allotoca goslinei - Banded allotoca

Allotoca maculata - Blackspot goodeid, Blackspot allotoca

Allotoca meeki - Zirahuen allotoca

Allotoca zacapuensis - Zacapu allotoca

Amatitlania kanna - Panama convict cichlid

Amatitlania myrnae - Topaz cichlid

Ambystoma mexicanum - Axolotl

Ameca splendens - Butterfly goodeid

Amphilophus chancho

Amphilophus flaveolus

Amphilophus lyonsi

Amphilophus zaliosus - Arrow cichlid

Apistogramma lineata  

Apistogramma psammophila - two banded dwarf cichlid 

Aponogeton capuronii 

Aponogeton longiplumulosus

Astatotilapia desfontainii

Ataeniobius toweri - Striped goodeid

Aulonocara baenschi - Nkhomo-benga peacock, yellow benga, sunshine peacock

Aulonocara kandeense - Blue orchid peacock

Aulonocara maylandi - Sulfurhead peacock

Bedotia geayi - Madagascar rainbowfish, red-tailed silverside, zona

Bedotia madagascariensis - Madagascar rainbow, Madagascan rainbowfish

Benitochromis conjunctus

Benitochromis finleyi

Benitochromis nigrodorsalis

Benitochromis riomuniensis

Betta albimarginata - Whiteseam fighter

Betta antoni

Betta sp. “api api” - Api api betta

Betta burdigala

Betta channoides - Snakehead betta

Betta chloropharynx - Green throat mouthbrooder

Betta compuncta

Betta cracens

Betta foerschi

Betta hendra

Betta hipposideros

Betta sp. “jade” - Jade betta

Betta livida

Betta mahachaiensis - Mahachai betta

Betta mandor

Betta miniopinna

Betta omega

Betta pardalotos

Betta patoti - Tiger betta

Betta persephone

Betta pi

Betta rubra - Toba betta

Betta rutilans - Fire betta

Betta schalleri 

Betta simplex - Krabi mouthbrooding betta

Betta smaragdina “guitar”

Betta spilotogena

Betta stiktos 

Betta tussyae - Chukai betta

Betta waseri

Brevibora dorsiocellata - Emerald eye rasbora, eyespot rasbora

Cambarellus patzcuarensis - Mexican dwarf crayfish

Caridina dennerli - Cardinal Sulawesi shrimp

Caridina glaubrechti - Red orchid Sulawesi shrimp, red orchid shrimp

Caridina holthuisi - Six banded Sulawesi shrimp

Caridina loehae - Mini blue bee shrimp, orange delight shrimp

Caridina masapi - Towuti tiger shrimp

Caridina profundicola - Sunstripe shrimp

Caridina spinata - Yellow goldflake shrimp, yellow nose shrimp, yellow cheek shrimp

Caridina spongicola

Caridina striata - Red line shrimp

Caridina tenuirostris 

Caridina tigri - Tigris sulawesi shrimp

Caridina woltereckae - Sulawesi harlequin shrimp

Chapalichthys pardalis - Polkadot splitfin

Characodon audax - Bold characodon

Characodon lateralis - Rainbow goodeid, Rainbow characodon

Chilatherina bleheri - Blehers rainbowfish

Chilatherina sentaniensis - Sentani rainbowfish

Chindongo saulosi

Coelotilapia joka

Coptodon bythobates

Coptodon deckerti

Coptodon gutturosus

Coptodon kottae

Coptodon snyderae

Cyprinodon alvarezi - Potosi pupfish

Crenichthys baileyi - White River springfish

Cribroheros bussingi

Cribroheros rhytisma

Danio/Celestichthys erythromicron - Emerald dwarf rasbora

Devario auropurpureus/Inlecypris auropurpurea - Lake Inle danio

Devario pathirana - Barred danio

Dicrossus gladicauda

Epalzeorhynchos bicolor - Redtail shark/red tailed shark

Etroplus canarensis - Canara pearlspot

Gambusia hurtadoi - Crescent gambusia

Girardinichthys multiradiatus - Dark-edged splitfin

Girardinichthys viviparus - Chapultepec splitfin

Glossolepis dorityi - Doritys rainbowfish, Grime rainbowfish

Glossolepis incisus - Red rainbowfish

Glossolepis maculosus - Spotted rainbowfish

Glossolepis wanamensis - Lake Wanam rainbowfish, emerald rainbowfish, green dragon rainbowfish

Gymnogeophagus caaguazuensis

Halocaridina rubra - ‘Opae‘ula

Haplochromis brownae

Haplochromis ishmaeli

Haplochromis latifasciatus - Zebra obliquidens

Haplochromis perrieri

Hemichromis cerasogaster

Herichthys bartoni - Bartons cichlid

Herichthys labridens - Curve-bar cichlid

Herichthys minckleyi - Minckleys cichlid

Herichthys steindachneri - Steindachners cichlid

Hubbsina turneri - Highland splitfin

Hypancistrus zebra - Zebra pleco

Hyphessobrycon flammeus - Flame tetra 

Kiunga ballochi - Glass blue eye

Konia eisentrauti - Konye

Lamprologus kungweensis - Ocellated shell dweller

Limbochromis robertsi 

Limia islai - Tiger limia

Limia nigrofasciata - Humpbacked limia, Black-barred limia

Limia sulphurophila - Sulphur limia

Lipochromis/Cleptochromis/Haplochromis parvidens

Luciocephalus aura - Peppermint pikehead

Malpulutta kretseri - Ornate paradisefish

Mchenga conophoros

Melanochromis chipokae

Melanochromis lepidiadaptes

Melanotaenia ajamaruensis - Ajamaru rainbowfish, Ajamaru lakes rainbowfish

Melanotaenia boesemani - Boesemani rainbowfish

Melanotaenia bowmani - Bowmans rainbowfish

Melanotaenia fasinensis

Melanotaenia gracilis - Slender rainbowfish

Melanotaenia klasioensis - Klasio Creek rainbowfish, Klasio rainbowfish

Melanotaenia lacustris - Turquoise rainbowfish, Lake Kutubu rainbowfish

Melanotaenia mairasi - Lake Furnusu rainbowfish

Melanotaenia parva - Lake Kurumoi rainbowfish, sunset dwarf rainbowfish

Melanotaenia sp. “Running River” - Running River rainbowfish

Melanotaenia sembrae

Melanotaenia sexlineata - Fly River rainbowfish

Melanotaenia susii - Susi Creek rainbowfish

Melanotaenia utcheensis - Utchee rainbowfish, Utchee Creek rainbowfish

Melanotaenia sp. “Williams Creek” - Malanda gold rainbowfish, Williams Creek rainbowfish

Mesoheros gephyrus

Metriaclima koningsi

Metriaclima usisyae

Microrasbora rubescens - Red dwarf rasbora

Myaka myaka - Myaka

Nandopsis ramsdeni

Nannostomus mortenthaleri - Coral red pencilfish

Nanochromis transvestitus

Neoophorus regalis

Neotoca bilineata - Twoline skiffia

Nyassachromis boadzulu

Oreochromis alcalicus - Soda cichlid, common natron tilapia

Osphronemus laticlavius - Giant red tail gourami

Parananochromis ornatus

Paretroplus dambabe

Paretroplus maculatus - Damba mipentina

Paretroplus menarambo - Pinstripe damba

Paretroplus nourissati

Parosphromenus alfredi 

Parosphromenus anjunganensis

Parosphromenus filamentosus

Parosphromenus gunawani

Parosphromenus harveyi

Parosphromenus linkei

Parosphromenus opallios

Parosphromenus ornaticauda

Parosphromenus pahuensis

Parosphromenus paludicola

Parosphromenus phoenicurus

Parosphromenus quindecim

Parosphromenus rubrimontis

Parosphromenus tweediei

Phallichthys quadripunctatus - Four spotted toothcarp, four spotted merry widow

Placidochromis phenochilus

Poropanchax/Congopanchax myersi - Hummingbird lampeye

Pseudomugil connieae - Popondetta blue eye

Pseudomugil furcatus - Forktail blue eye

Pseudomugil ivantsoffi - Ivantsoffs blue eye

Pseudomugil luminatus - Red neon blue eye

Pseudomugil mellis - Honey blue eye

Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos - Maingano cichlid

Ptychochromis insolitus - Mangarahara cichlid

Ptychochromis oligacanthus

Pungu maclareni - Pungu

Priapella olmecae - Olmec priapella

Quintana atrizona - Barred topminnow

Rocio spinosissima

Sahyadria/Dawkinsonia denisonii - Denison barb, red line torpedo barb, roseline shark

Sarotherodon caroli - Fissi

Sarotherodon knauerae

Sarotherodon linnellii - Blackfin tilapia

Sarotherodon lamprechti

Sarotherodon logbergeri - Keppe, keppi

Sarotherodon steinbachi - Kululu

Scleropages formosus - Asian arowana

Sewellia marmorata

Skiffia francesae - Golden skiffia

Skiffia lermae - Olive skiffia

Skiffia multipunctata - Spotted skiffia

Skiffia sp. “Sayula” - Sayula skiffia

Sphaerichthys vaillanti - Samurai gourami, vaillants chocolate gourami

Stomatepia mariae - Nsess

Stomatepia mongo - Mongo

Stomatepia pindu - Pindu

Tanichthys albiventris 

Tanichthys albonubes - White cloud mountain minnow, white cloud minnow

Tanichthys micagemmae - Vietnamese cardinal minnow, Vietnamese white cloud

Teleogramma brichardi

Tilapia guinasana - Otjikoto tilapia 

Trigonostigma somphongsi

Vieja hartwegi - Tailbar cichlid 

Xenoophorus captivus - Relict splitfin

Xenotoca doadrioi - San Marcos redtail splitfin, San Marcos redtail goodeid

Xenotoca eiseni - Redtail splitfin, Redtail goodeid

Xenotoca lyonsi - Tamazula redtail splitfin

Xenotoca melanosoma - Black splitfin

Xenotoca cf. melanosoma 

Xiphophorus andersi - Spiketail platyfish

Xiphophorus couchianus - Monterrey platyfish

Xiphophorus meyeri - Marbled swordtail

Zoogoneticus tequila - Tequila splitfin

[oceanicsymphony]

Happy shrimp week! This week I got a fresh shipment of shrimp to refresh the colors in my skittles tank (keeping a bunch of colors of Neocaridina shrimp in one tank is super cool but they end up being mostly wild type brown in a couple generations.) I also got an Orange Dwarf Mexican Crayfish for the tank who I named Clawdia. She’s so small yet so much bigger than the shrimp. I love her.

[deamolition]

Rhombus the mexican dwarf crayfish:)) I'm pretty sure they ate their tankmate/breeding partner (god forbid they have hobbies) but I love them sm

[petinformationonline]

Are there any non-fish tank mates that can coexist with Oscars?

Introduction

Oscar fish, scientifically known as Astronotus ocellatus, are captivating creatures that have become a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts. Their striking appearance, unique personality, and ability to recognize their owners make them highly sought-after pets. However, Oscars are notorious for their aggressive behavior and territorial tendencies, which can pose a challenge when it comes to choosing tank mates. In this article, we will delve into the world of Oscar tank mates, specifically exploring the possibility of non-fish companions coexisting with these magnificent fish.

Understanding Oscars: The Basics

Before we dive into the world of potential tank mates for Oscars, it's essential to have a solid understanding of the fish themselves. Oscars are large, carnivorous cichlids native to the Amazon River basin in South America. They can grow up to 18 inches in length and are known for their striking coloration and distinctive personalities. Oscars are territorial by nature and can display aggressive behavior, especially during breeding and feeding times. Their aggressive tendencies are a significant factor to consider when selecting suitable tank mates.

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Fish Tank Mates for Oscars

When considering tank mates for Oscars, it's crucial to choose species that can tolerate their territorial behavior and aggressive tendencies. While it might be tempting to keep Oscars with other fish, particularly those of similar size, it's essential to be cautious and make informed choices to ensure a harmonious aquarium environment. Here are some fish that can potentially coexist with Oscars:

Plecostomus (Common Pleco): Plecos are bottom-dwelling catfish known for their algae-eating abilities. They are relatively peaceful and can handle the aggressive nature of Oscars. However, ensure your tank is large enough to provide ample hiding spaces for the Plecos.

Convict Cichlids: Convict cichlids are another cichlid species that can coexist with Oscars. They are hardy and can hold their own against Oscars' aggression, making them a suitable choice for a compatible tank mate.

Silver Dollars: Silver dollar fish are peaceful, schooling fish with a unique, silvery appearance. They are known to be good tank mates for Oscars, as they are fast swimmers and can avoid confrontation.

Tinfoil Barbs: Tinfoil barbs are large, active fish that can handle the aggressive tendencies of Oscars. They are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least three to minimize stress.

Catfish Species: Some catfish species, such as the Synodontis catfish, are known to coexist with Oscars. These catfish are typically nocturnal and tend to stay out of the Oscars' way during the day.

Non-Fish Tank Mates for Oscars

While fish tank mates for Oscars should be selected with caution, there are also non-fish companions that can thrive alongside these magnificent cichlids. These non-fish tank mates can add variety and intrigue to your aquarium while avoiding the territorial conflicts that often arise with other fish. Here are some non-fish options:

Turtle Companions: Small turtles, such as red-eared sliders or painted turtles, can coexist with Oscars in a large tank or pond. Ensure that the turtles have a basking area and access to dry land.

Crayfish: Freshwater crayfish, like the dwarf Mexican crayfish, can be intriguing additions to an Oscar tank. Oscars typically don't bother crayfish, and they can help with tank cleaning by consuming leftover food.

Apple Snails: Apple snails are large, peaceful creatures that can peacefully share an aquarium with Oscars. They help keep the tank clean by consuming algae and detritus.

Aquatic Plants: Although not living companions, adding live aquatic plants to your Oscar tank can enhance its aesthetics and provide hiding places for other fish or creatures. Oscars may occasionally uproot plants, so choose hardy species that can withstand their activities.

Conclusion

Oscar tank mates are undoubtedly captivating and rewarding pets, but their aggressive nature requires careful consideration when selecting tank mates. While there are a few fish species that can coexist with Oscars, it's crucial to ensure you have a spacious tank with plenty of hiding spots to minimize potential conflicts. Additionally, exploring non-fish companions, such as turtles, crayfish, and aquatic plants, can provide an alternative way to diversify your Oscar's environment without risking aggression. Ultimately, successful cohabitation with Oscars depends on diligent research, a well-maintained habitat, and attentive care.

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[nerdclips]

Mexican Dwarf Orange Crayfish - Keeping Feeding and Breeding

https://nerdclips.com/mexican-dwarf-orange-crayfish-keeping-feeding-and-breeding/

Mexican Dwarf Orange Crayfish - Keeping Feeding and Breeding

[pupmode]

BORTH (Baby crays getting born)

Mom and baby (tiny boy on the right)

[kedreeva]

You drive a very hard bargain.

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One thing I like about myself is my handwriting. Most of the time, I can write pretty well, even when I change up the style mid-word. It still has a flow that I can do. I wrote it out like that. I made that with my own hand. And it looks neat.

[spitepenny]

Sad news today. When I came home from work I found my little dwarf crayfish Tangerine had passed away. She was alive and eating just twenty-four hours ago. Im pretty bummed, I had only gotten her in early August. It seemed like she had tried to molt but didn't make it.

Goodbye small friend :(

[shrimpin-aint-easy]

She’s here

[spidermilkshake]

Always trying my hardest to get good photos and I still only have these three of the adults to show. XD

[sparkingjoyinmyself]

So... Disaster struck. In a matter of 5 days all of my fish died from ich. All of them. I have no idea what triggered it. Everything was stable. 0 ammonia 0 nitrites 15 ish nitrates. Nothing happened to the shrimp and mexican dwarf lobster so it shouldn't be the water quality. I couldn't bare to look at the same scene and constantly be reminded of the death so I redecorated.

Any ideas as to what could have happened?

[penpalpls]

I'm so excited!