Aquariums: Need immediate ID. Came in bulk goldfish shipment
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Posted by MeowmeowMortbird
7 Comments
kiwiplague on
Could be a Marbled Crayfish.
callmecatlord on
Gave the picture to chatgbt. Take with an extreme grain of salt
“That’s a juvenile crayfish (crawfish) — very likely a young white/ghost crayfish or a newly molted baby crayfish that looks pale and translucent.
How I can tell:
Distinct claws (chelae) on the first pair of legs
Segmented body with a fan-shaped tail (uropods + telson)
Long antennae and typical crayfish body plan
Pale color is common in very young individuals or right after molting
Why it showed up with feeder goldfish:
Crayfish eggs or tiny juveniles often hitchhike in outdoor ponds where feeder fish are raised
They can slip through sorting nets when very small
Important notes if you keep fish:
🚫 Crayfish are not safe tankmates for goldfish long-term
They will:
Grab slow or sleeping fish
Eat fins
Scavenge aggressively
They also escape tanks easily and need hiding spots
If you want, I can help you:
Narrow down exact species (with a side photo of the claws)
Decide what to do with it (rehoming, species tank, humane options)
Figure out how old it is and whether it’s likely to survive
Just say the word 🦞”
FluffyFrostyFury on
Almost certainly a crayfish. Not sure on exact species, but it’s a good thing you removed him.
thisbechris on
I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night and can confirm: that is not a goldfish.
Beepboopimhuman on
That’s crayfish Dave
MeowmeowMortbird on
Guys I know it’s a fucking crayfish that’s not the issue please tell me species name I need exact species if anyone has guesses please
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Could be a Marbled Crayfish.
Gave the picture to chatgbt. Take with an extreme grain of salt
“That’s a juvenile crayfish (crawfish) — very likely a young white/ghost crayfish or a newly molted baby crayfish that looks pale and translucent.
How I can tell:
Distinct claws (chelae) on the first pair of legs
Segmented body with a fan-shaped tail (uropods + telson)
Long antennae and typical crayfish body plan
Pale color is common in very young individuals or right after molting
Why it showed up with feeder goldfish:
Crayfish eggs or tiny juveniles often hitchhike in outdoor ponds where feeder fish are raised
They can slip through sorting nets when very small
Important notes if you keep fish:
🚫 Crayfish are not safe tankmates for goldfish long-term
They will:
Grab slow or sleeping fish
Eat fins
Scavenge aggressively
They also escape tanks easily and need hiding spots
If you want, I can help you:
Narrow down exact species (with a side photo of the claws)
Decide what to do with it (rehoming, species tank, humane options)
Figure out how old it is and whether it’s likely to survive
Just say the word 🦞”
Almost certainly a crayfish. Not sure on exact species, but it’s a good thing you removed him.
I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night and can confirm: that is not a goldfish.
That’s crayfish Dave
Guys I know it’s a fucking crayfish that’s not the issue please tell me species name I need exact species if anyone has guesses please
that’s cray cray