Author: Aqua Gardening

Yabbies and Freshwater Crayfish for Aquaponics

Yabbies and Redclaw freshwater crayfish can be successfully kept in an aquaponics system and ponds. Here are some details about each of these species and the water conditions that they thrive in.
 

Name: Yabby (Cherax destructor)

Australian yabby photo

  • Distribution: Murray-Darling Basin
  • Water Temperature: 15 - 25oC
  • Water pH: 6.5 - 8.5
  • Water General Hardness: 80 - 300 ppm
  • Diet: Low protein
  • Growth Rate: 18 months (50g)

 

Name: Redclaw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)

Redclaw crayfish photo

  • Distribution: Native to Northern areas of Queensland and Northern Territory
  • Water Temperature:  25 - 30oC
  • Water pH: 6.5 - 8
  • Water General Hardness: 50 - 300ppm
  • Diet: Low protein
  • Growth Rate: 12 months (50g)