About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question I just got a crayfish for my tank. It it safe to keep him with my fancy tails and my red tailed black shark? I have a 40G tank. My goldfish are non aggressive, The shark in not so worried about he can fend for himself. and the crayfish has had it's claws crushed at the store. I'm just wondering if it's ok to keep them together or should i separate them?
Answer Hi Brittanie
Honestly, I'm not too familiar with crayfish, since I've never owned them. But, from what I have heard/read on them, usually not a good idea in a tank with fish. Seems they like to attack the fish at night when the fish are sleeping, even more aggressive types of fish. Not sure how the crushed claws would affect that though, but I would say it's probably best to move the crayfish to a tank by himself.
