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    Hi there,

    I got a 1.5ft tank which I would like to create a vivarium. But the problem is I have 2 crayfish that has to be in there, I understand that vivariums are mainly built for creatures that can swim and also stay on land, so does it make sense to built it for crayfish? Or should i just leave it as a normal tank...If i do that, i cannot have any plants in the tank because the crayfishes will chew them up.

    If it is ok to built a vivarium, can you experienced folks give me some ideas? please.

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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    In my 432 paludarium, one crayfish was introduced and it turned my paludarium into a disaster. Verdict: NO. I actually have to drain the tank and remove some parts before I manage to remove the burger. However, if your crayfish is the mexican CPO, then it is a different thingy altogether.
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    I think another problem is that the water area will definitely be too small for the 2 crayfish. Assuming the water area is half the tank, it will only be about 20cmx20cm base area, and assuming height of water is about 10cm, the volume of water is too small to maintain constant water parameters. Also, with such a small base area they will surely fight and you will end up with broken claws and legs, since crayfish are rather territorial.

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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Hi kermit13sg
    I suggest you do away any ugly crayfishes. If I were you, I rather wait for new batch of White Tree Frogs to come, maybe October or November. With regards to your 1. 5ft tank, can I check with you, is this an Exo-terra tank with two-front doors? Maybe I can you some pointers if this tank an Exo terra tank, and if you are interested in keeping ***. Keep me in post.
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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Quote Originally Posted by eddy planer View Post
    Hi kermit13sg
    I suggest you do away any ugly crayfishes. If I were you, I rather wait for new batch of White Tree Frogs to come, maybe October or November. With regards to your 1. 5ft tank, can I check with you, is this an Exo-terra tank with two-front doors? Maybe I can you some pointers if this tank an Exo terra tank, and if you are interested in keeping ***. Keep me in post.
    wah bro, you have lobang for the frogs? I heard that the supplier is not keen to ship them here because of the low prices... Can help me get 4 pieces?
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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Both GC and Petmart already ordered nearly 1k of White Tree Frogs hence together with QianHui total will be 1. 5k. You will have no problem to get four pcs but 40 croakers!
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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Quote Originally Posted by eddy planer View Post
    Hi kermit13sg
    I suggest you do away any ugly crayfishes. If I were you, I rather wait for new batch of White Tree Frogs to come, maybe October or November. With regards to your 1. 5ft tank, can I check with you, is this an Exo-terra tank with two-front doors? Maybe I can you some pointers if this tank an Exo terra tank, and if you are interested in keeping ***. Keep me in post.
    Hi Eddy

    thanks for your reply, but it is a normal tank, not the Exo-terra ones. Well, I guess I have to wait till they conk off. Sorry, frogs are no no in the house...

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    Quote Originally Posted by lucasjiang View Post
    I think another problem is that the water area will definitely be too small for the 2 crayfish. Assuming the water area is half the tank, it will only be about 20cmx20cm base area, and assuming height of water is about 10cm, the volume of water is too small to maintain constant water parameters. Also, with such a small base area they will surely fight and you will end up with broken claws and legs, since crayfish are rather territorial.
    Hi Lucas, thanks for your reply. To be a little more accurate, the base area is 40cm X 26cm. I know, that still seem small for 2 crays. Height, i can probably so 15-20cm. Water parameter wise, I understand these are very hardy creatures, one was in a tank with a dead pump for a long time and he survived. Anyway, thanks, may shelf the idea for now...Unless someone offers some good ideas.

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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Maybe you can try mudskipper. They do roam around land area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddy planer View Post
    Maybe you can try mudskipper. They do roam around land area.
    Hi eddy, thanks for trying to help. But the whole family is rather irky with slimy creatures..the thought was to introduce some crabs into it..but i cannot just dump the 2 crays.

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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Hi bro. Maybe you can donate the 2 crays to some school pond? For crabs, the vampires are the safest and best bet. I bought 30 plus pieces recently and they are doing excellent.
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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Little beautiful crabs are really excellent idea! However, the crayfishes will feast them in no time...sighs. If you can you can let it go on market place or donate to David, oops!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Altum_lover76 View Post
    Hi bro. Maybe you can donate the 2 crays to some school pond? For crabs, the vampires are the safest and best bet. I bought 30 plus pieces recently and they are doing excellent.
    Vampire crabs are those purple color ones? Those are nice.

    Quote Originally Posted by eddy planer View Post
    Little beautiful crabs are really excellent idea! However, the crayfishes will feast them in no time...sighs. If you can you can let it go on market place or donate to David, oops!
    I have to check with my son first, the crays are his... assuming i do get rid of them, will you guys guide me on setting up the vivarium for crabs?

    I have totally no idea although I have seen and read a bit here and there.

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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Quote Originally Posted by kermit13sg View Post
    Vampire crabs are those purple color ones? Those are nice.



    I have to check with my son first, the crays are his... assuming i do get rid of them, will you guys guide me on setting up the vivarium for crabs?

    I have totally no idea although I have seen and read a bit here and there.
    Just let me know the time and place. I have the purple ones, red ones and green ones. BTW, I am only available only every thursday night.
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    Hi kermit,

    No problem with that, we are more than glad to assist or guild you along to create a beautiful vivarium for your Vampire crab if you do away with your crayfishes. However, I rather you do have another 1. 5ft tank for yourself and let your son to learn to keep crayfishes to build his importance of keeping, and he will be more responsible for his beautiful crayfishes. okay.

    Alas, my two boys aren't keen on my White Trees and other critters, and they rather stick to their beloved PC games, whatsapp and their own sports at school...sighs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddy planer View Post
    Hi kermit,

    No problem with that, we are more than glad to assist or guild you along to create a beautiful vivarium for your Vampire crab if you do away with your crayfishes. However, I rather you do have another 1. 5ft tank for yourself and let your son to learn to keep crayfishes to build his importance of keeping, and he will be more responsible for his beautiful crayfishes. okay.

    Alas, my two boys aren't keen on my White Trees and other critters, and they rather stick to their beloved PC games, whatsapp and their own sports at school...sighs.
    Hi Eddy

    It took me months to convince my minister of home affairs to allow this 1.5 tank, before this, the two crays were staying in their own one room flat. So to try for another 1.5 means I have to put in a "hopeless" application.

    Now that he has a toy poodle, he has enough work to keep him busy so he may just agree to cut down his responsibilities...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Altum_lover76 View Post
    Just let me know the time and place. I have the purple ones, red ones and green ones. BTW, I am only available only every thursday night.
    alright, noted with thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by kermit13sg View Post
    alright, noted with thanks
    with pleasure. Check your PM though
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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Guess what, one lobster did a Houdini and died!!! I SWEAR, I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.

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    Re: Vivarium Newbie

    Quote Originally Posted by kermit13sg View Post
    Guess what, one lobster did a Houdini and died!!! I SWEAR, I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.

    They know what you are thinking... hehe
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