🦞 Electric Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni)
🦞 Electric Blue Crayfish Procambarus alleni
Neon Blue • Semi-Aggressive • Hardy Scavenger
📋 The Electric Blue Crayfish (Procambarus alleni) is one of the most popular freshwater invertebrates due to its striking neon-blue coloration and bold personality. Native to Florida, this selectively bred morph is a true aquarium showpiece.
While hardy and relatively easy to care for, they are semi-aggressive bottom dwellers that may attack slow fish, shrimp, or snails. Best kept in species-only tanks or with fast-moving, robust fish. They are excellent scavengers, eating leftover food and keeping the substrate clean.
💡 Highlights
🔵 Striking Electric Blue – Vibrant neon coloration
🍽️ Omnivore Scavenger – Eats algae, pellets & protein foods
⚡ Semi-Aggressive – May attack slow tank mates
🐠 Showpiece Species – Adds bold color & activity
✅ Hardy Crayfish – Adaptable in aquariums
🧾 A Quick Look at the Electric Blue Crayfish
📛 Common Name: Electric Blue Crayfish, Florida Crayfish, Blue Lobster
🔬 Scientific Name: Procambarus alleni
👨👩👧 Family: Cambaridae
🌍 Origin: Florida, USA
📏 Max Size: 10 – 12 cm (4 – 5 inches)
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 26°C (72 – 79°F)
🧠 Care Level: Moderate
💖 Temperament: Semi-aggressive
🏠 Min Tank Size: 80 L (20+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom dweller
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, vegetables, protein foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layers – females carry eggs under tail
