Electric Blue Crayfish

Procambarus alleni

Also known as: Blue Crayfish, Florida Blue Crayfish, Blue Lobster

A vivid cobalt blue crayfish with big personality, best kept as a single show animal.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

65–78°F

pH

6.5–8

Hardness

6–18 dGH

Max size

5 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Aggressive

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

3-5 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Florida, United States

Keep one per tank with plenty of caves, as it will catch slow or bottom dwelling fish and fight other crayfish. It uproots and eats plants, and it is a skilled escape artist, so use a tight lid. Hard water with enough calcium and iodine supports healthy molts.