New YABBIE!

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eckersworld

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Oct 11, 2009
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Hey everyone! I am new to MFK and new to yabbies! :) I just purchased this guy. I was told he was just a blue yabbie but would like to know the latin name if anyone could help it would be GREATLY appreciated. He has super cool claws with a nice red band on each and he is about 10".

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i have a blue, too. i just picked him up yesterday. i've never seen one with two-toned claws (blue and red). very interesting . . . i just re-read your post . . . you stated that he's 10 inches? he's as big as a saltwater lobster :^)
 
10" eh? dang lol. i like the red on the claws.
 
cherax quadricarinatus. Them Aussie species always get bigger than the north American ones.

These guys can get pretty big.
 
it will get maybe another 5". He also may get to 1.5 lb. it will be a BIG boy! congrats
 
Thank you sooo much for the info and wonderful comments everyone! :) Greatly appreciated!

I have a couple more question if anyone could answer that would be greatly appreciated.

I am moving this guy from his 15 gallon aquarium ( I KNOW IT IS WAY TOO SMALL) tomorrow up to a 75 gallon. I will provide him with alot of caves and driftwood to hide in :) I was wondering if any other types of fish can live with this guy without them getting eatin!
 
fast high swimming fish have a chance. still they have to be easy to replace!
 
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