Relative of Yabbie, brilliant blue colourBlue pearl yabbies are the result of selective breeding and some colour variations have been quite spectacular. The name C. albidus is arguable in some groups as being thought of as just a variation of C.destructor. Cherax albidus tends to be more slender and has a mat of dense setae on claws. The housing should be treated exactly like C. destructor. They are hardy and quite comfortable in cold or tropical water. They will dig and eat plants so not recommended for display or plant tanks. They can also be territorial so provide plenty of hides. As yabbies grow they shed their shell and at this time can be vulnerable and eaten by other tank inhabitants. If for any reason yabbies lose a limb, these will be regrown over the next few moults. As with other invertebrates, they are sensitive to copper treatments. Yabbies are also escape artist so a cover glass is needed.
Relative of Yabbie, brilliant blue colourBlue pearl yabbies are the result of selective breeding and some colour variations have been quite spectacular. The name C. albidus is arguable in some... Relative of Yabbie, brilliant blue colourBlue pearl yabbies are the result of selective breeding and some colour variations have been quite spectacular. The name C. albidus is arguable in some...
Family
7
Subfamily
90
Size
5cm
Water Temperature
12-20
Water Requirements
7.0 - 8.0
Temperament
Nip slow fish, eat plants
Feeding
Omnivore. Will eat all prepared fish foods.
Food Types
Eats most foods, inlcude veg in diet
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