Fashion for the maintenance of unusual pets is not new, especially in the world of aquarists. The current trend among fans of the inhabitants of the underwater world is the breeding of crustaceans. Shrimps , crabs and crabs are now found in aquariums no less often than fish, which can not be rejoice.
Growing crustaceans in an aquarium
Before you start a new dog, carefully study the biology of the chosen species: the periods of its activity, the features of nutrition and behavior. Since many crustaceans are very aggressive towards each other, and other inhabitants of aquariums, a preliminary acquaintance with the alleged individual in the literature can be very useful.
Crayfish move along the bottom of aquariums, selecting all the food there: algae, scraps after a meal of other fish, live food, because of this they can be dangerous for the bottom fish.
Breed crayfish in clean water at a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees, based on 15 liters of water per individual. For breeding, larvae of crayfish are suitable, which the female will take care of. To keep the crabs from hibernating, provide individuals with sufficient aeration, food and temperature.
The most common in domestic aquariums is the Cyclopean crustacean, but it does not carry any decorative function, but is only a food for other inhabitants of the aquarium. Throws exotic crabs, like an Australian jumbo, zebra or blue.
What do crustaceans eat?
With the feeding of crustaceans, no particular problems should arise. Most crayfish like vegetable food, and therefore will not give up small algae from stones and soil, aquatic plants and boiled vegetables. In addition, experts recommend to give crayfish steamed croup as an ideal source of carbohydrates. Thus, the crustaceans in the aquarium are not only beautiful, but also beneficial in keeping animals.