This is a combo box designed to start a breeding group of Blue Dragon Crayfish.

Your Crayfish Breeder Combo Box will include the following:

Blue Dragon Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii “Blue Dragon") Breeder Pack:
1 Male / Female Pair of Blue Dragon Crayfish, which ship out as young crayfish that are 1+ inch in length. ($102.99)
Aquatic Arts Starter Crayfish Food Pack ($9.99)
Botanical Breeder Combo Pack (Crayfish) ($19.99)
Hornwort - 1 Bunch ($5.99)

If Purchased Separately you would have to pay $138.96 for the contents of this combo box!

Due to state restrictions on invasive species, we are not able to ship or sell any color morph of the Procambarus clarkii crayfish to the following states: Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

This species is prohibited to own in the above states, meaning it is illegal to possess them live in these states. This includes possession for consumption, education, aquarium trade, or any other live trade.

We are thrilled to introduce the Blue Dragon Crayfish, an exceptionally rare color morph of Procambarus clarkii. This remarkable crustacean is renowned for its stunning appearance, and it owes its name to a Taiwanese breeder who recognized its resemblance to the timeless beauty of classic blue and white porcelain, a tradition dating back to 10th to 13th century China.

Until now, the Blue Dragon Crayfish has been a rarity in the United States, but we are excited to be among the first stores to offer this unique specimen. Its reputation precedes it, thanks to its mesmerizing blue and white coloration. Each individual boasts a distinctive and intricate marbled pattern, blending shades of dark blue and bright white.

When you receive these crayfish, they will be young adults with the potential for even more breathtaking coloration. Over the course of 2 to 6 months and through several molts, you will witness their captivating hues intensify, further echoing the elegance of that ancient art form, just as we had previously mentioned. 🦞🔵⚪ Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this rare gem to your collection!

Though most crayfish are often reclusive by nature, this particular crayfish is very active by comparison and spends plenty of time exploring the floor of the aquarium in search of food. The Blue Dragon Crayfish is an omnivorous scavenger and will eat most any meaty or plant-based foods. This crayfish should not be kept with ornamental live plants as it will eat them at a surprising rate. It is a skilled climber, so extra care must be taken to ensure that it does not escape its enclosure.

As it reaches adulthood, the Blue Dragon Crayfish will become relatively territorial, so it may behave aggressively towards other animals in the tank. It is important that ample hiding places such as rockwork, driftwood, or PVC pipes be provided. This is even more crucial when housing multiple crayfish in the same tank. Due to the size and waste production of this crayfish, a minimum 30-gallon, well-filtered aquarium is necessary for one adult. A larger aquarium can house multiple adults of similar size. This is a very hardy animal, but regular water changes are vital to its optimal health. Other bottom-dwelling invertebrates and fish should not be kept with large crayfish. It is possible to keep mid- and upper-level, fast-swimming fish with the Blue Dragon Crayfish, but crayfish are opportunistic feeders and will generally eat whatever they can catch.

As with all of our crayfish, the coloration of the Blue Dragon Crayfish is EXTREMELY high quality. This crayfish may TEMPORARILY change color and hide more than usual after molting, which may occur during shipping. If your crayfish has faded color and you find a molt in the bag or in your aquarium, do not worry; this is normal and the bright color will return in 2 weeks or less

What We Like About This Crayfish:

Incredible Blue markings and white coloration that makes for a wonderful centerpiece to the aquarium
Much more active than many crayfish species
Hardy and adaptable
Excellent scavenger

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

Temperature: 65 - 76° F (18 - 24° C)
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
KH: 6 - 15 dKH
Minimum tank size: 30 gallons

CARE INFORMATION:

Diet: Omnivorous. High-quality sinking pellets, plants, and freeze-dried or frozen meaty foods will be readily accepted. Cuttlebone should be added to the aquarium to supplement calcium, which will aid in exoskeleton production.
Social behavior: Can be aggressive/territorial with its own kind. Crayfish will typically eat whatever they can catch, but since they are slow-moving, they are not often able to harm fast-moving fish.
Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Southeastern United States
Average adult size: 4 - 5 inches (10 - 12.7 cm) body length, minus claws
Average purchase size: Juveniles - 1+ inch (2.5+ cm), Young Adults - 1.5+ inches
Recommended Aquatic Arts tank mates: Fast-moving fish (such as Celestial Pearl Danios, Rasboras, Guppies, etc.). While dwarf shrimp can be kept successfully with these crayfish, caution should be exercised, as the crayfish have been known to catch and eat slow, sick, or particularly small shrimp. Cichlids can be aggressive toward crayfish and should not be kept in the same tank. Bottom-dwelling tankmates should definitely be avoided.

All Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!

For the safety of our animals, we only ship live fish, crabs, and select other inverts exclusively via UPS 1 Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. If other items are in your cart that can ship with 2 day or standard shipping options the only shipping method you can still select is UPS 1 Day Air.

UPS 1 Day is a description of the duration of time a shipment will spend in transit once it has been shipped. This does not guarantee the package will be shipped the same or next day from which the order was placed.

Shipping Schedule for this service

UPS 1 Day: Monday through Thursday

Current Handling Time:

1-9 business days

Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.

Shipping Rate

Pricing is by size of package needed to fill entire order and distance it must travel. It will be calculated at checkout.