Crayfish
Dwarf Mexican Crayfish
Cambarellus patzcuarensis
Also known as: CPO, Orange Dwarf Crayfish
A peaceful, bright-orange dwarf crayfish small enough for a community — unlike its giant cousins.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 64–78°F
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness
- 6–20 dGH
- Max size
- 2 in
- Min tank
- 10 gal
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Social
- Solitary
- Swim level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 2-3 years
- Breeding
- Egg-layer
- Suitability
- Common
- Origin
- Lake Pátzcuaro, Mexico
The CPO is one of the few crayfish gentle and small enough to keep with fish and even shrimp, though it may catch the occasional slow or sick tankmate. It molts regularly and needs hiding spots and calcium for its shell.