Description
Description
Neon Orange Lobster (Electric Orange Crayfish)
(Procambarus clarkii – orange morph)
Overview:
The Neon Orange Lobster—also called the Electric Orange Crayfish—is a bright, eye-catching freshwater crustacean known for its solid orange coloration and bold personality. It’s hardy, easy to care for, but not community-friendly due to its aggressive and territorial behavior.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive, territorial
- Will attack fish, shrimp, and other bottom dwellers
- Best kept alone or species-only
Size:
- Up to 4–6 inches
Lifespan:
- 2–5 years
Tank Size:
- Minimum 20 gallons for one
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 65–75°F
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- Moderate hardness preferred
Tank Setup:
- Sand or fine gravel substrate
- Plenty of hiding spots (rocks, caves, driftwood)
- Secure lid (they are escape artists)
- Avoid delicate plants (they will destroy them)
Diet: Omnivore
- Sinking pellets, algae wafers
- Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach)
- Protein foods (bloodworms, shrimp, fish scraps)
Behavior Notes:
- Nocturnal scavenger
- Will molt regularly—needs hiding places during this time
- Can regenerate lost limbs
Tank Mates:
- Not recommended
- If attempted: fast, top-dwelling fish only (still risky)
Breeding:
- Breeds readily in freshwater
- Females carry eggs under tail
- Separate if you want to raise young (adults may eat them)
Notes:
Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.
We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.
Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week
Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)
Note: color may be slightly off from photo.
We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.
Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.
Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.
we do not refund shipping costs
