{"product_id":"texanus-dwarf-crayfish","title":"Texanus Dwarf Crayfish - 2cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"149\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"172\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cambarellus texanus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"237\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Dwarf Crayfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 – 2 inches (3.8 – 5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"329\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 – 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"380\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to freshwater lakes and streams in Mexico, particularly Lake Pátzcuaro. 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They eat sinking pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables (like zucchini, spinach), and occasional protein like bloodworms or brine shrimp. They will also scavenge leftovers in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange to reddish-orange, often solid in color though some may have speckled markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and smaller than most crayfish species, with proportionally large pincers and a slender body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eSmall size makes them suitable for nano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eBright coloration adds aesthetic appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eActive and curious behavior; often seen exploring the tank rather than hiding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eMore peaceful than larger crayfish species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eCan regenerate lost limbs after molting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42992231874602,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/TexanusDwarfCrayfish.png?v=1753134477","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/products\/texanus-dwarf-crayfish","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}