Sick crayfish

[keikogal]

Does anyone know what kind of medication I can give to my crayfish? It's not eating and the water has been changed already. PH levels are neutral and dechlorinator already used. And can I try to hand-feed it since its stopped eating already?

[blitzen25bm]

what are you feeding it? they dont require too much food and ive had mine go for periods without food. let me know what youve been feeding it and i can try to suggest other foods that might interest her.

[Kissofthegorami]

Do you change the water? How long have you had it? You need to cycle a new tank fro crayfish too. He might also be preparing to molt in which case he wont eat for a couple days.

[keikogal]

It can't seem to be able to balance properly. And I feed it Hikari Crustacean pelleted food. I change the water quite often. When its dirty/way too cloudly (once every 3-5 days?)

Btw, I have only had it for about 2 months. Thinking of getting it a proper tank wif Filter but am looking for a tank which is no more then 3 gallons in size. As I don't have much space in my room.

[blitzen25bm]

any changes? is there a spot for it to get out of the water? how big is the crayfish, they usually dont live very long. try feeding it some algae pellets mine likes to eat those.

[Kissofthegorami]

My crayfish lived for quite a while. The crayfish don't need to get out of the water.. well if its the common Florida variety. Fiddler crabs and some kinds of crayfish need land. Florida blue crayfish are content with a fully aquatic life. They should definitey have a filter. they are messy eaters. SInce the water is actually getting cloudy, I'd say u need a filter. A tiny hang on back filter is great, they love the current. I like aquaclear. They don't need much space although a larger aquarium stays cleaner longer.