Stella Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Definitely night with a torch is the way to find them. I wouldnt use my hands though.... they have nippers and know how to use them! And too damned fast to attempt a safe hold.... though obviously it has worked for others... Use their reverse escape mechanism to your advantage: put a net behind them, then scare them with a stick from the front and they will run straight into it! THey will be very aggressive at first, mostly because they are scared. They look like a mini tank but it is all about protection. There will be a lot of arm waving and other displays. Having many dark rocky caves will help a lot in making a cray feel more secure. That is the most crucial part of cray keeping. Dont bother with plants, they will all wind up floating within days... Food needs to sink. They are escape artists. They like it cold. They will regrow legs and antennae It is not a dead cray, it shed it's skin! Welcome to the wonderful world of keeping native fish! Stella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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