What type of fish will crayfish live peacefully with? I'm just curious, because i'm thinking about having some crays with some fish in my 55 gallon i just got.
Crayfish question
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Not many, most crayfish will hunt or take advantage of their tankmates (irrespective of what they are) at some point to make them a food source.
For the most part that can be avoided by picking a less aggressive species of crayfish (not the commonly sold P. clarkii, P. alleni and P. acutus) and providing both the fish and the crayfish a large area to co-inhabit with plenty of food, hiding spots and areas to escape each other. Though opportunistic predation may still occur at some point down the road.
You can also try to find some non-aggressive species or dwarf species of crayfish to house with your fish such as C. patzcuarensis, O. lancifer (this one is illegal to harvest/buy/sell in some locations), O. virilis, C. shufeldti, C. montezumae, etc. But then you have to make sure you have fish that won't harass or each your crayfish.
But to go purely by the fish, I'd guess... look for something too large and awkward for the crayfish to catch, hold onto and overpower. Though, I've seen large plecos, spiny eels, silver dollars, cichlids, etc get taken down by crayfish. *shrugs*
For the most part that can be avoided by picking a less aggressive species of crayfish (not the commonly sold P. clarkii, P. alleni and P. acutus) and providing both the fish and the crayfish a large area to co-inhabit with plenty of food, hiding spots and areas to escape each other. Though opportunistic predation may still occur at some point down the road.
You can also try to find some non-aggressive species or dwarf species of crayfish to house with your fish such as C. patzcuarensis, O. lancifer (this one is illegal to harvest/buy/sell in some locations), O. virilis, C. shufeldti, C. montezumae, etc. But then you have to make sure you have fish that won't harass or each your crayfish.
But to go purely by the fish, I'd guess... look for something too large and awkward for the crayfish to catch, hold onto and overpower. Though, I've seen large plecos, spiny eels, silver dollars, cichlids, etc get taken down by crayfish. *shrugs*
If I were to suggest a fish for a tank, with the intention of caring about the well-being of the fish, I would choose a hatchetfish. They stay up near the top, which keeps them out of claw's way. Make sure you have a good cover, though, they jump a lot.