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SUPER RED BOESMANI LOBSTER (Cherax boesmani .Spp)

SUPER RED BOESMANI LOBSTER (Cherax boesmani .Spp)

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This uncommon Blue Moon variant has almost glowing red-violet color!

The Super Red Crayfish (Cherax boesemani) is an extremely rare color variant of the Supernova AKA Papua Blue Marble/Blue Moon Crayfish. It is an exceptional, colorful variation of its species and is native to West Papua New Guinea. Various shades of red and violet are amply present on this crayfish. The Super Red Crayfish breeds easily in the aquarium, although the fry are extremely slow-growing. In fact, many of our specimens have bred in our tanks at our facility! 

 



This particular crayfish is relatively active and spends plenty of time exploring the floor of the aquarium in search of food. The Super Red Crayfish is an omnivorous scavenger and will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods, and it should be fed a diet high in plant matter as an adult. This crayfish should not be kept with ornamental live plants as it will eat them at a surprising rate. It is a skilled climber, so extra care must be taken to ensure that it does not escape its enclosure.

 



As it reaches adulthood, the Super Red Crayfish will become relatively territorial, so it may behave aggressively towards other animals in the tank. It is important that ample hiding places such as rockwork, driftwood, or PVC pipes be provided. This is even more crucial when housing multiple crayfish in the same tank. Due to the size and waste production of this crayfish, a minimum 30-gallon, well-filtered aquarium is necessary for one adult. A larger aquarium of 55 gallon or larger aquarium can house multiple adults of similar size. This is a reasonably hardy animal, but regular water changes are vital to its optimal health. Other bottom-dwelling invertebrates and fish should not be kept with large crayfish. It is possible to keep mid- and upper-level, fast-swimming fish with the Super Red Crayfish, but crayfish are opportunistic feeders and will generally eat whatever they can catch. 
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