Dwarf Crayfish and Betta

[fox1]

I have new 10 gallon tank with a Betta fish in it that I saved from a friend. The Betta is doing great but he seems a little lonely. I have always wanted a dwarf crayfish but never had the room in my 38 gallon. Would it be ok to keep a dwarf crayfish with a Betta? I have read that it is a good idea and a bad idea on many websites. Any help would be great!

 

[SherLar]

I probably wouldn't chance it unless you get a female crayfish, and even then, it's risky. Female crayfish have much smaller claws than males, but your betta's fins will make tempting targets that are easy to latch on to.

 

[coralbandit]

Nothing bigger then a CPO[Mexican mini lobster] is worth risking.They are small enough you never who will kill who..Many bettas enjoy their kingdom of solitude..Each is different..
A normal sized cray and I fear you will not have saved this betta at all..

 

[joeychizzle]

dwarf crays are fine. they only really grow to about an inch and a half so it won't kill your betta unless your betta is ill or stupid as hell.