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Keeping dwarf crayfish with kribs
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:34 pm
by condoKeeper
Hi, I'm wondering if dwarf crayfish can coexist with kribs in a 29-gallon tank that's heavily aquascaped.
Re: Keeping dwarf crayfish with kribs
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:38 am
by sSjey
I've always been skeptical about combining crayfish and fish, to be honest. The old adage 'claws and fins don't mix' is rooted in experience and I think it's wise to heed that warning.
Re: Keeping dwarf crayfish with kribs
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:18 am
by condoKeeper
sSjey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:38 am
I've always been skeptical about combining crayfish and fish, to be honest. The old adage 'claws and fins don't mix' is rooted in experience and I think it's wise to heed that warning.
I've had a pretty good experience with it in my 75, been running for about 8 months now. I've got 65 nano fish, 12 dwarf crayfish, and 14 nerites all swimming together, no issues. But I'm not so sure about the Kribs, I think they might see the crayfish as a snack.
Re: Keeping dwarf crayfish with kribs
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:28 am
by creekdwlr
I think you're underestimating the crayfish, they can hold their own. I wouldn't recommend keeping them together, but the crayfish wouldn't be on the menu for the kribs.