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How often do crayfish need to be fed?

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In general, crayfish are omnivores. Your crayfish will eat your aquarium plants and a variety of other foods, including romaine lettuce, fish flakes, shrimp or algae pellets, clam, krill, squid and tubifex worms. Feed your crayfish the equivalent of one 3/4 inch pellet every day.

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