Jen Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hi I recently got two dwarf crayfish (male and female). The female molted about 1.5 weeks ago and everything was fine. Yesterday the male molted, which I got to witness, and after he was done I noticed he developed a lump on his side. I may have contributed to this as I touched him with a plastic wand when I first saw him on his side because I thought he had died. He quickly jump back then immediately proceeded to lay on one side and molt. I hope the lump is not painful for him but if so is there anything I can do to make his little body more comfortable? So far I've only injected in the water API Stress Coat+ with aloe vera. But I doubt it's making a difference since the stress coat is intended to remove chlorine from the water which I previously removed. The bottle says that it also replaces slime coat and repairs damaged tissue. But again, I don't know if this is enough or if I can do more to help him. Both crayfish are equally active (or inactive). The only difference I've noticed is that she's eating whatever I offer her, he much less so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josu2 Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Hmm. This could have to do with you touching him right as he was in the vulnerable stage, though I can't say for sure. Either way, it looks like it's not so much a lump as it is a misshapen exoskeleton, which is good. I would think future molts will improve the shape, maybe right away but otherwise progressively. As long as his behavior remains normal, I wouldn't stress too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonsurfernc Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 looks like a fungus growth. that is nasty looking I have a feeling she will be checking out soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 On April 9, 2016 at 8:43 AM, avonsurfernc said: looks like a fungus growth. that is nasty looking I have a feeling she will be checking out soon! You're right. She didn't make it past a week. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avot Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 My crayfish is going through the same thing right now. I'm aware that there's likely nothing I can do, but for future reference, what did I do wrong? Tank conditions are ideal, no aggressive tank mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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