Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Black Scorpion Lobster, Cherax quadricarinatus

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Cherax quadricarinatus

Family:	Parastacidae
Genus & Species:	Cherax quadricarinatus
Common Name:	Black Scorpion Lobster (Australian red claw crayfish variation)
Size:	Up to 12" (25.5cm)
Habitat:	Australia: Freshwater rivers and streams.
Min Tank Size:	50 gallon
Diet:	Omnivore. Sinking pellet, flake food and dried algae.
Behavior:	Semi Aggressive. Peaceful towards their own kind, but require room for territories
Water:	68°F-75°F, (20-24°C),ph 6.5-8.0, KH 3-10
Care:	Easy.
Communities:	Good. Will not typically bother fish, unless they are very small.
Suitability:	Good. Scavanger, if more then one in a tank provide an additional 40g per lobster.