How Popular Are Crawfish/crayfish?

[Ltygress]

An old creek that I grew up around (and in) was teeming with wild crawfish and salamanders. I used to collect them as a kid and put them in my aquariums. Unfortunately, most of my fish died, and they'd eat the remains before I even knew what happened. Hey, I was a kid...

But now I got some from someone that still lives in that area (I've long since moved away) and was wondering how popular they are. I don't see any berries yet, but with five of them, I wouldn't be surprised if I saw some soon. Are they worth breeding though? Is there any interest in native crawfish?

 

[Chad]

As far as I'm concerned they are very popular. They were one of the first things I kept as a child. The modern interest is really in the more colorful crayfish. Your standard creek "crawdads" are mostly eaten and a few people enjoy keeping them. They aren't something I think you would make money breeding but for pure hobby related enjoyment I recommend them. 

 

[NickAu]

If you have a big tank a Marron would be nice,
https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0q3Il_hGBU
 
PS they also taste great.

 

[Ziggoulous]

If you have a big tank a Marron would be nice,

 
PS they also taste great.

Seafood disgusts me. The first time I ate a clam I threw up all over the floor of the seafood restaraunt into my aunts lap too. Will never eat fish or crustaceans again.

 

[Ltygress]

You're missing one of the best dishes in the world then!

 

[Chad]

You're missing one of the best dishes in the world then!

Agreed! I'll eat just about anything dead from the sea. I just did a trip to San Francisco and loved eating food that had just been pulled out of the bay. If you can't get fresh seafood then I say don't eat it, it's not the same. But if you can, yum!