Cambarellus patzcuarensis
CPO
Mexican dwarf crayfish. Named after Lake Patzcuaro in Michoacan. Bred in North Carolina.
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About CPO
Cambarellus patzcuarensis. One of the most popular dwarf crayfish in the hobby. Small, hardy, and active. Max size around 1.6 inches.
Originally from central Mexico. The "orange" in CPO refers to the orange color form that's most common in the hobby, but they can also appear in brown, tan, and mixed tones.
Same care as any other Cambarellus. Same water, same food, same tank requirements. Peaceful enough for community tanks with small fish and shrimp.
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We're building up our CPO colony. When we have enough healthy stock to sell, they'll show up on the shop page. Pricing will be the same as Brazos dark and light, starting at $14 each for a pack of 10.
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Good to know
Hardy and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Good beginner species.
Active during the day. You'll see them out and about more than some other dwarf crayfish.
Compatible with the same tank mates as Brazos: small fish, shrimp, snails.
Full care guide →While you wait, check out what's available now.
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