Yabby
Looking to add a unique and fascinating creature to your aquarium? Consider the yabbie! Freshwater Yabby is an interesting pet for an unheated tank. Yabbies are known for their hardy nature and adaptability to a range of different water conditions. Ensure a tight fitting lid is used, and provide lots of hiding places if more than one Yabby is kept in the same tank as they are very territorial.
So why wait? Add a yabbie to your aquarium today and experience the excitement and wonder of these fascinating creatures! Shop our selection now and find the perfect yabbie for your aquarium.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank.
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Features of Yabbies:
- Grow up to 20cmÂ
- Interesting invertebrate for cold water aquariums
- The average lifespan is 7 years
- As they grow they moult their exoskeleton
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Yabby : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Cherry Shrimp:
Yabby Tank Mate Compatibility
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It is recommended that yabbies are kept on their own however if kept in a large aquarium with plenty of hiding spaces, multiple yabbies can co-exist.
Yabby Food :
Feed a nutritious diet formulated for yabbies in the form of sinking pellets.Â
Your yabbies will enjoy fruits and veggies such as carrots, zucchini, peas, spinach and most fruits. They will enjoy raw meats occasionally also.
Yabby Tank Set-up
Aquarium Lights and Lighting
Filtration
A good filtration system is necessary to maintain water quality. Yabbies are sensitive to chlorine and other water pollutants.Â
Temperature
Yabbies do best in cool-warm tanks (10-22°c) and are best kept alone. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.
Decorations for Yabbies
Artificial plants can work well in your yabby tank, as yabbies will consume live plants. Ensure plenty of caves and tunnels to hide in.
Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations.
Substrate for Yabbies
Gravel and round pebbles are good substrate for the yabbies. Alternatively, no substrate at all.
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Looking to add a unique and fascinating creature to your aquarium? Consider the yabbie! Freshwater Yabby is an interesting pet for an unheated tank. Yabbies are known for their hardy nature and adaptability to a range of different water conditions. Ensure a tight fitting lid is used, and provide lots of hiding places if more than one Yabby is kept in the same tank as they are very territorial.
So why wait? Add a yabbie to your aquarium today and experience the excitement and wonder of these fascinating creatures! Shop our selection now and find the perfect yabbie for your aquarium.
Please note: avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank.
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Features of Yabbies:
- Grow up to 20cmÂ
- Interesting invertebrate for cold water aquariums
- The average lifespan is 7 years
- As they grow they moult their exoskeleton
Â
Yabby : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Cherry Shrimp:
Yabby Tank Mate Compatibility
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It is recommended that yabbies are kept on their own however if kept in a large aquarium with plenty of hiding spaces, multiple yabbies can co-exist.
Yabby Food :
Feed a nutritious diet formulated for yabbies in the form of sinking pellets.Â
Your yabbies will enjoy fruits and veggies such as carrots, zucchini, peas, spinach and most fruits. They will enjoy raw meats occasionally also.
Yabby Tank Set-up
Aquarium Lights and Lighting
Filtration
A good filtration system is necessary to maintain water quality. Yabbies are sensitive to chlorine and other water pollutants.Â
Temperature
Yabbies do best in cool-warm tanks (10-22°c) and are best kept alone. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.
Decorations for Yabbies
Artificial plants can work well in your yabby tank, as yabbies will consume live plants. Ensure plenty of caves and tunnels to hide in.
Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations.
Substrate for Yabbies
Gravel and round pebbles are good substrate for the yabbies. Alternatively, no substrate at all.
