🦞 Tangerine Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii – Tangerine Morph)
🦞 Tangerine Crayfish Procambarus clarkii – Tangerine Morph
Bright Orange • Semi-Aggressive • Hardy Scavenger
📋 The Tangerine Crayfish is a selectively bred morph of Procambarus clarkii, valued for its bright orange coloration that brings a vibrant splash of color to aquariums. Sometimes referred to as the Tangerine Lobster, this crayfish is hardy, bold, and easy to care for compared to more delicate invertebrates.
Like other Procambarus crayfish, it is semi-aggressive and territorial, so caution is needed when keeping them with fish, shrimp, or other crayfish. Despite this, they are excellent scavengers that help clean up leftover food and debris.
💡 Highlights
🟠 Bright Orange Shell – Bold and striking aquarium morph
🍽️ Active Scavenger – Cleans detritus & leftovers
⚡ Semi-Aggressive – Territorial bottom dweller
🐠 Showpiece Species – Vibrant aquarium addition
✅ Hardy Crayfish – Adaptable and easy to keep
🧾 A Quick Look at the Tangerine Crayfish
📛 Common Name: Tangerine Crayfish, Orange Crayfish, Tangerine Lobster
🔬 Scientific Name: Procambarus clarkii (Tangerine morph)
👨👩👧 Family: Cambaridae
🌍 Origin: Southeastern USA (selectively bred morph)
📏 Max Size: 10 – 12 cm (4 – 5 inches)
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.8
🌡️ 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 – pellets, vegetables, protein foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layers – females carry eggs under tail
