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How do crayfishermen keep crayfishes alive?
Crayfish or Crawfish depending on your region have the unique ability to absorb quantities of oxygen out of water as long as there is 100% humidity. As long as the gills are moist, the crustatean can obtain the needed oxygen. The other consideration is keeping them cool. They are cold blooded so their circulatory systems slow drastically when the temperature is lowered. Therfore, crayfish farmers/retailers ordinarily keep 40-50lb sacks of crayfish in a refridgerated storage after having rinsed the crayfish well with water. They can live for several days in this condition. Personally, when I catch them for a party etc, I use a large ice chest partially filled with ice, a piece of carpet or towel to keep the crayfish from direct contact with the ice and close the lid.
Can crayfish be frozen alive?
yes the can
How do crayfish stay alive?
the crayfisherman brings the crayfish alive in the factory and puts them in ice or cold water that's what keeps them alive
Can you put fish in with crayfish?
Crayfish will actually attack fish. It is best to keep them separated.
What organ at the base of the antennules enables a crayfish to keep its balance?
A statocyst at the base of each antennule enables the crayfish to keep its balance.
Why do crayfish have to alive when delivered to a factory?
Crayfish need to be alive when delivered to a factory because their freshness and quality can deteriorate rapidly after they die. Live crayfish are also easier to process and cook, as their muscles are still functioning and their meat is firmer. Additionally, live crayfish are less likely to harbor harmful bacteria that can multiply quickly in a dead crustacean.
Can you keep a crayfish as a pet?
Yes, there are several species of freshwater crayfish available in the pet trade. A single crayfish can be kept in a 10-15 gallon or larger tank.
What is attached to crayfish organs that keep them all together?
Crayfish have a connective tissue called the mesentery that attaches organs to their body wall, helping to keep them in place. The mesentery also provides support and protection to the organs as the crayfish moves and carries out its activities.
Do Tilapia eat water snail?
Yes if the shells get broken otherwise no. I keep crayfish and Tilapia together and crushed some snails for the crayfish to eat, the Tilapia ate them before the crayfish had chance.
What other fish can you keep with crayfish?
Very large peaceful fish. i would sugguest tinfoil barbs.
How do cray fishermen keep there crayfish alive?
Crayfish have eyes adapted to see in the silt water.They have claws used to protect themselves as well as obtain food. The large pincers are used to grab and hold prey, and they help ward off predators. Antennae are adapted to help the animal sense movement the water, and also a chemical change. Chemical change could indicate many things, like dead fish or even potential
What is the freshwater lobster?
Crayfish
