Can crayfish live with kribensis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Crayfish and kribensis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Crayfish 65–77°Kribensis 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Crayfish 6.5–8Kribensis 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Crayfish · 5 inKribensis · 4 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

CrayfishKribensis
Temperature65–77 °F75–80 °F
pH6.5–86–7.5
Adult size5.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can crayfish live with kribensis?

Yes. Crayfish and kribensis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both crayfish and kribensis?

75–77 °F. Crayfish need 65–77 °F, kribensis need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do crayfish and kribensis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the kribensis. Add space for each extra fish.