So my marble crayfish had shell rot but successfully molted... as in she got out of her shell. Sadly a chunk was ripped out of the side of her shell and she keeps laying on her side. Is there anything I can do to help her? Is she going to die? I am really worried and I want to help her in any way I can, so if anyone has any suggestions or experience please let me know.
Molting Issues..
- Thread starter dannimidd
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Do you know the alkalinity and pH of your water?
To be healthy, crayfish need enough calcium to replenish the chitin in shell growth when they regularly molt (if pH is above 7 or above) this is sometimes a fair indicator. If below 7, there is not usually enough calcium for them to be healthy.
If your water is soft, with a low alkalinity, with pH below 7, the addition of a little baking soda with each water change can help.
To be healthy, crayfish need enough calcium to replenish the chitin in shell growth when they regularly molt (if pH is above 7 or above) this is sometimes a fair indicator. If below 7, there is not usually enough calcium for them to be healthy.
If your water is soft, with a low alkalinity, with pH below 7, the addition of a little baking soda with each water change can help.