Breeding Now you know about their breeding behaviour and how to raise fry, but how can you get them to breed in first place? Well, first of all you have to give them right environment and good food to get them in a condition in which they can spawn. Some species also need different triggers to breed. These triggers may be a change in amount of light and number of light hours, a change in temperature, change of circulation, etc.

Feeding Crayfish usually accept most kinds of food, and I would recommend feeding them a diet based on boiled lettuce, sinking pellets, shrimps, and once or week or so, fish meat. This will get them in good condition and help female survive spawning period since she usually doesn't eat while she is carrying eggs.

Housing/environment Many crayfish species can be kept in relatively small aquariums, but I recommend using larger aquariums since this lowers pressure on females by males. The aquarium should be decorated so that a lot of hiding places of suitable size are provided. Hiding places can be created using rocks, roots, flowerpots, coconuts, PVC pipes, and so on. It's important that there is at least one, and preferably several hiding places for each crayfish.

My cat Scout thinks Christmas tree is a new litter box location. She’ll urinate on tree cover. That’s a treat to clean! I have to keep a plastic liner under tree to facilitate clean up. I make double certain to keep all litter boxes clean, but she feels a need to express herself creatively at this time of year. It’s her way to contributing to tree decorating tradition. She does it once, and she's done.

Next, if you own a scaredy kitty, confine her to a safe room when hosting holiday events in your home. If possible, confine your kitty in a place that guests won’t stumble in. Put her food, water, and a clean litter box in room. Stop in from time to time to reassure her that it’s alright. If there aren’t adequate hiding spots in her room, think about putting a box or large paper bag in with her, and encourage her to burrow in it.

Finally, purchase some natural flower essence compounds to put in her food or water all during holiday season. There are several good remedies that are recommended for situational stress. Add a few drops in kitty’s food or water twice a day, and you’ll see results within 24 hours.

Flowering essences are also safe for human consumption, so if you’re contemplating a fall into insanity, take a few drops yourself!

You can also purchase synthetic hormone substances that come pre-packaged in a bottle that plugs into any electrical outlet in your home. This remedy lasts approximately a month.

Good luck, and happy holidays to you and your family – humans and animals!

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