Neon Red Crayfish (Procambarus alleni, aka freshwater lobsters) are more hardy andadaptable than Cherax crayfish and have lower care requirements, making them idealfor beginners to crayfish.Caution should be exercised when keeping a jumbo crayfish as a pet. The general rulewith crayfish in aquarium fish tank habitats is: if it can catch it, it WILL try to eat it!This premium red colored crayfish ships as a 2 to 3+ inch long young adult that will growup to 5 to 6 inches long. A single crayfish thrives best in 30 gallon, 40 gallon or largeraquariums.May TEMPORARILY change color after molting, which may occur during shipping. If yourcrayfish is not red and you find a molt, this is normal and the bright color will return in 2weeks or less.This listing is for 1 female young adult crayfish. Aquatic Arts is an American aquariumcompany and all our plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plusfree email support!