r/crayfish
A subreddit for lovers of crayfish (a.k.a. crawfish, crawdads, mudbugs) to ask questions or post advice on caring for them as aquarium…
How to think about r/crayfish
This community is dedicated to enthusiasts of crayfish, also known as crawfish or mudbugs. Members share advice on care, breeding, and habitat management for these aquatic pets. The community is characterized by its supportive atmosphere, where users can ask questions, post photos, and discuss various aspects of crayfish keeping, including molting and dietary needs. Unique discussions often revolve around specific species and their care requirements, making it a niche yet vibrant space for crayfish lovers.
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Audience
Participants in this community range from casual pet owners to dedicated aquarists, often skewing towards younger adults and teens with a passion for aquatic life. The vibe is friendly and educational, with members eager to share their experiences and knowledge. Many are looking for practical advice on care and maintenance, while others enjoy showcasing their crayfish and engaging in discussions about their unique traits and behaviors.
Posting culture
The posting culture emphasizes informative and visually appealing content, such as care tips, personal experiences, and high-quality images of crayfish. Posts that are overly promotional or lack substance tend to receive downvotes. Members appreciate well-researched advice and personal anecdotes, and the community thrives on regular engagement, with users frequently posting questions and updates about their crayfish.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are often skeptical of overt promotions. Authentic engagement through educational content, such as care guides or product recommendations that genuinely benefit the community, is more likely to be well-received. Brands can also participate in discussions by answering questions or providing insights, but should avoid direct advertising. Collaborating with knowledgeable community members for product reviews or giveaways could foster goodwill and interest.
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What r/crayfish talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/lukluke22228
- u/Cranky600
- u/jcduckduck
- u/Crab_God2005
- u/LADYLUCK1511
- u/B_E_A_R_T_A_T_O
- u/VivariuM_007
- u/rottenpinkmangoseed
- u/Shlobsta
- u/Mother_Focus_4461
- u/Ramen-Goddess
- u/DateConfident8847
- u/rhihoffos
- u/JacMak28
- u/RussiaHockeyFan
- u/gremzu
- u/CoralFang420
- u/MoochoMaas
- u/Key_Freedom9848
- u/AngryCombatWombat
- u/Cinnamon_SL
- u/Rizzo2002
- u/SnooBunnies1066
- u/milaturov
- u/Crayfishbreeder99
- u/WildDetail205
- u/LeekNo2811
- u/Significant_Bird4804
- u/CRAYFISHEUTHANIST
- u/seydoggy
- u/WharfratOG
- u/kortnine
- u/PurrfessorChick
- u/baby-the-T
- u/literallybandit
- u/SnaiLadY
- u/StealYourChase
- u/FlashyEarth8374
- u/Eighwrond
- u/axolotl_kin
- u/snidesb
- u/sad_paps
- u/driftk1ng_
- u/StomachPowerful
- u/Nikkijeff
- u/Excellent-Expert8411
- u/Fresh_Aerie_4186
- u/Mizuchi99
- u/battledudes1
- u/Pogigod
- u/Lumender
- u/BirdieBee417
- u/Hygger-Aquarium
- u/PompyPom
- u/Difficult-North6312
- u/RedCatHabitat
- u/StrangeAd1325
- u/magicmanjmm
- u/Chdzf
- u/trash_bin_84
- u/Ok-Match-9970
- u/ryjdan
- u/CrowWorksStudio
- u/The-Orange-Queen
- u/VoltNitroType
- u/Latter-Analysis-4224
- u/Disastrous-Voice-379
- u/Physical_Sector_2439
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- u/drunkonpoppunk
- u/realNaCl
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- u/Commercial_Dot9851
- u/valuable_dollarette
- u/mkbrea
- u/BlueCrays
- u/TheSquidGod777
- u/gutterslyme
- u/SnakeLuvr1
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- u/chirpythecentipede
- u/Motormouth_2013
- u/ConstantDiscount8455
- u/Ok_Nefariousness_374
- u/PilzGalaxie
- u/kinkykong-
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- u/OkLocksmith2363
- u/LooKatThis_Human
- u/forumail101
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- u/holyheckles
- u/SnowFox102
- u/BaconIsBest
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- u/Several-Tooth-4520
- u/account798
By votes
- u/justalittlecreture
- u/VivariuM_007
- u/lukluke22228
- u/jcduckduck
- u/Critical_Net_6534
- u/Crab_God2005
- u/[deleted]
- u/Ramen-Goddess
- u/LADYLUCK1511
- u/rottenpinkmangoseed
- u/Clear-Lecture-3330
- u/trash_bin_84
- u/RussiaHockeyFan
- u/SnooBunnies1066
- u/Cranky600
- u/B_E_A_R_T_A_T_O
- u/Cinnamon_SL
- u/PurrfessorChick
- u/gremzu
- u/JacMak28
- u/Ok-Match-9970
- u/snidesb
- u/baby-the-T
- u/account798
- u/Significant_Bird4804
- u/DateConfident8847
- u/milaturov
- u/CRAYFISHEUTHANIST
- u/Rizzo2002
- u/The-Orange-Queen
- u/chaoticjane
- u/Shlobsta
- u/CoralFang420
- u/WolfyGirl328
- u/Money10101
- u/MomMyStummyHurt
- u/EfficiencyOdd7828
- u/StealYourChase
- u/SirStefan
- u/Crayfishbreeder99
- u/rhihoffos
- u/sad_paps
- u/VoltNitroType
- u/Key_Freedom9848
- u/11moonflowers
- u/Schorl
- u/Afraid_Praline3995
- u/MoochoMaas
- u/ssouthern-charm
- u/WharfratOG
- u/driftk1ng_
- u/ryjdan
- u/FlashyEarth8374
- u/Syfaboo
- u/CrowWorksStudio
- u/seydoggy
- u/literallybandit
- u/i_pooped_on_you
- u/LeekNo2811
- u/KyaWizard
- u/StomachPowerful
- u/Pogigod
- u/vk_Jake
- u/mkbrea
- u/SnaiLadY
- u/maxlin66
- u/ethankohn
- u/upinsmoke024
- u/WildDetail205
- u/Wrong_Kale397
- u/Lumender
- u/3spoopy_5me
- u/Akhenaten142
- u/Peanut_butter_sucks
- u/realNaCl
- u/Latter-Analysis-4224
- u/Nikkijeff
- u/cheepsie4u
- u/Commercial_Dot9851
- u/Mizuchi99
- u/battledudes1
- u/valuable_dollarette
- u/Physical_Sector_2439
- u/Excellent-Expert8411
- u/Fresh_Aerie_4186
- u/BirdieBee417
- u/BlueCrays
- u/Socklover8
- u/Ok_Stuff8820
- u/CommercialRealistic3
- u/tclutts
- u/DaddyGogurt
- u/transientluminous
- u/Eighwrond
- u/Big_booty_boy99
- u/Hygger-Aquarium
- u/Difficult-North6312
- u/Railfanner_Ryan
- u/green_unicorn82
- u/Embarrassed-Town-986
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/CrowWorksStudio
- u/AngryCombatWombat
- u/B_E_A_R_T_A_T_O
- u/lukluke22228
- u/No_Love_1353
- u/VivariuM_007
- u/CRAYFISHEUTHANIST
- u/Financial-Clock1490
- u/epanek
- u/etnoid204
- u/Cinnamon_SL
- u/CubarisMurinaPapaya
- u/Ramen-Goddess
- u/REPTYLE-404
- u/WeirdPelicanGuy
- u/attran84
- u/Key_Freedom9848
- u/sleekennedy
- u/LooKatThis_Human
- u/Det_Skanky_999
- u/aloelvira
- u/Shlobsta
- u/Shingouki10
- u/AHomelessNinja0
- u/Sprinkles_Sparkle
- u/scopeadope
- u/Theefloofybooney
- u/ChoiceBrick7394
- u/ChildishShark922
- u/Adoraboule
- u/Icy_Bottle_2634
- u/Brilliant_Ad_896
- u/sj42117
- u/Zealousideal_Deal_83
- u/StraightPotential1
- u/StomachPowerful
- u/magicmanjmm
- u/Beautiful-Land-8085
- u/DazedandFloating
- u/CaCon1955
- u/VerucaGotBurned
- u/Rizzo2002
- u/Yucca12345678
- u/jate_nohnson
- u/big-boi-Roy
- u/Motormouth_2013
- u/literallybandit
- u/Mugspirit
- u/UnOrDaHix
- u/chaoticjane
- u/croaking_gourami
- u/aidentooreal12
- u/Mizuchi99
- u/DemocraticSpider
- u/HotIllustrator7406
- u/transientluminous
- u/Budgieofthegathering
- u/milaturov
- u/489yearoldman
- u/I_speak_for_the_ppl
- u/Schorl
- u/WayneJetskiii
- u/shit_poster9000
- u/Shroomboy79
- u/Timbeon
- u/jcduckduck
- u/Flat_Pool2725
- u/felis_hannie
- u/3spoopy_5me
- u/its_raining_scotch
- u/Mrstarbeam
- u/ThatWombo
- u/MoochoMaas
- u/Rangys
- u/Excellent-Expert8411
- u/BaconIsBest
- u/bobbywaz
- u/Electrocid
- u/Eighwrond
- u/DDESTRUCTOTRON
- u/Agent-Ramirez
- u/Unhappy-Income-4098
- u/sutrej
- u/BigOofLittleoof
- u/TheBiggIron
- u/athos5
- u/rockmodenick
- u/no_name_yo_name
- u/QueefFlavoredPizza
- u/Repulsive-Hyena5286
- u/Dark-eyed-junco-fan
- u/EntireConsequence1
- u/sickness1088
- u/Sagetheferalidiot
- u/Vendela_Ivory
- u/NeighborhoodNew3904
- u/Metramora
- u/shareus1234
- u/LaughRevolutionary90
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Financial-Clock1490
- u/CrowWorksStudio
- u/epanek
- u/No_Love_1353
- u/BaconIsBest
- u/MeatYourNeedz
- u/Jackmat2424
- u/Det_Skanky_999
- u/G0ld_Ru5h
- u/OrinFinch
- u/thelonerangers69
- u/Sprinkles_Sparkle
- u/VivariuM_007
- u/Shingouki10
- u/lukluke22228
- u/B_E_A_R_T_A_T_O
- u/Ramen-Goddess
- u/bobbywaz
- u/Various_Salt_4280
- u/Timbeon
- u/fmjk45a
- u/sad_paps
- u/CRAYFISHEUTHANIST
- u/Shlobsta
- u/milaturov
- u/No_Answer_9686
- u/3spoopy_5me
- u/AHomelessNinja0
- u/purged-butter
- u/PilzGalaxie
- u/Substantial_Car_4092
- u/ThatWombo
- u/pepette1
- u/Wnc1982
- u/REPTYLE-404
- u/croaking_gourami
- u/WeirdPelicanGuy
- u/felis_hannie
- u/chaoticjane
- u/LooKatThis_Human
- u/420goattaog
- u/scopeadope
- u/LuckBeALoser
- u/PeachyTeapot
- u/MoochoMaas
- u/MasonP13
- u/sj42117
- u/TheOriginalSamBell
- u/smiller409
- u/Budgieofthegathering
- u/Blissful_breeze717
- u/dice-dice-babyyy
- u/Brilliant_Ad_896
- u/RandomGrownUpKid
- u/QueefMeUpDaddy
- u/Mrstarbeam
- u/Full_Challenge8547
- u/SnookiWookieeCookie
- u/Electrocid
- u/Zealousideal_Deal_83
- u/aloelvira
- u/SGAfishing
- u/Weak-Lychee-5592
- u/Eighwrond
- u/UnOrDaHix
- u/Diva_stars
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- u/Sinner0612
- u/StraightPotential1
- u/jate_nohnson
- u/ProveISaidIt
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- u/sutrej
- u/VerucaGotBurned
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- u/Shrimp-friend
- u/lan9242
- u/Krypticdrago
- u/LittleMit
- u/FlashyEarth8374
- u/Cinnamon_SL
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- u/Schorl
- u/IntelligentBus1363
- u/Excellent-Expert8411
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- u/fishlovermnmh
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- u/LemonPahit
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- u/Leche-Caliente
- u/Flat_Pool2725
- u/sairechow
- u/its_raining_scotch
- u/x_vvitch
- u/RapidoVino
- u/soggy_waffelsx
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FAQ
r/crayfish — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/crayfish have?
r/crayfish has approximately 33,605 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/crayfish created?
r/crayfish was created on January 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/crayfish about?
This community is dedicated to enthusiasts of crayfish, also known as crawfish or mudbugs. Members share advice on care, breeding, and habitat management for these aquatic pets. The community is characterized by its supportive atmosphere, where users can ask questions, post photos, and discuss various aspects of crayfish keeping, including molting and dietary needs. Unique d…
What subreddits are similar to r/crayfish?
Communities similar to r/crayfish include r/aquaticsnails, r/aquariummemes, r/shrimptank, r/aquaswap, r/aquarium.
Who are the most active posters on r/crayfish?
The most frequent posters on r/crayfish include u/[deleted], u/lukluke22228, u/Cranky600.
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