I had them for a few months and they developed a fuzz on the shell when they shed it comes off but it grows back. Since they are big they dont shed to offten and they keep it on them. I have two other tanks and the crayfish in them dont have it I was hopeing that someone could tell me what this is or could be and how I could get rid of this problem thank you.
2007-02-17 12:30:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
My first thought is some type of fungal growth, but it doesn't sound as if it's giving them too much hassle if they have had it through at least one molt. If it's whiteish in color it's probably a fungus. Curing a fungus on a crayfish can be a bit touchy as they are very, very sensitive to several of the standard fungus treatments. Treating them with salt at about 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons would be an option, but that may not be enough to kill the fungus.
My second thought is... What color is the fuzz? Could it be a brown or green algae growth? That's not uncommon and is completely harmless.
Over all I would say if it doesn't appear to be harming them, I wouldn't try to do anything about it.
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2007-02-17 13:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it is some kind of mold or moss in not to sure make sure the tank is cleaned often i don't no i never had crayfish :o) i want some tho hee hee :o)
2007-02-17 12:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by OOO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it could be some sort of fungi, algee, or moss. Just be sure to clean the tank often. :)
2007-02-17 12:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very likly it is algae growth it is normall and not harmfull .
2007-02-17 13:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by conan999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too want to ask the same question
2016-08-23 18:23:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋