Tank for cherax holthuisi

[Pawelo22]

Hello,
I have a question about cherax holthuisi; what is the smallest tank where I can keep a pair of these crayfish (of course including lots of hiding places made of pipes and coconut shells)? I read that this specie is one of the most peaceful cherax. I am planning to buy a pair of them, but I do not know if my 54l aquarium will be sufficient for them or I will have to buy a new bigger tank.
Regards.

[Ulli Bauer]

I'd go for a 80 l, 54 might be a bit too small for them to go out of each other's way.
However, you can't generalize - a well-structured 54 l is better than a bare 80 l tank...

Crays are individualists - you might be lucky and get two very peaceful ones, or more aggressive ones (or a combination).
And if they don't have enough room (or structure) to get out of each other's way they might well end up fighting and killing each other...

Cheers
Ulli

[Palinurus]

Hi Pawel, Dzien dobre

I keep a couple of Orange tip, which is now also Ch. holthuisi since a long time in a tank 80x35x30 cm , means about net capacity of 70-75 liters, without problems. They are really peacefully sitting side by side under the same shelter.

Cheers
Wolfgang

[Pawelo22]

Hello,
thank you for replies, I want to put into tank undergravel pipe caves, some pipe pyramids and coconut shells so maybe 54l will work, but bigger tank is always better. Ill think about it.