Barron River Redclaw

04/09/2026

Can You Farm Redclaw Crayfish Commercially? 🦞💧

Can redclaw crayfish be farmed commercially?

Yes.

But there is a big difference between:

1. keeping redclaw alive

and
2. farming redclaw successfully.

Commercial production requires much more than a pond and some crayfish. Stocking density, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, feeding, shelter, genetics, pond productivity and harvesting all need to work together.

That is where experience, observation and good farm management become important. At Barron River Redclaw, we continue to learn, test and improve the way we grow this remarkable Australian freshwater species.

📘 Thinking about growing or farming redclaw yourself?

Our Redclaw ebook is designed to give you a stronger understanding of the fundamentals before you start.

👉 book.AustralianRedclaw.com

Next we’ll finish the series with a very practical question:

Where can you buy Australian redclaw?

02/09/2026

How Do Redclaw Crayfish Breed? 🦞❤️🦞

One of the most fascinating things about redclaw is their breeding behaviour.

Female redclaw carry their developing eggs beneath their tail before producing juvenile crayfish. But there is a big difference between simply getting redclaw to breed and producing healthy, strong, fast-growing juveniles.

Broodstock selection, genetics, nutrition, water quality, shelter and juvenile management can all influence the next generation.

Good farmers are not only thinking about the crayfish in their ponds today. They are also thinking about the parents of tomorrow’s crop.

📘 Want to learn more about the thinking surrounding breeding and raising Australian redclaw? Get your copy of our Redclaw ebook:

👉 book.AustralianRedclaw.com

Coming next:

Can redclaw really be farmed commercially?

02/09/2026

What Do Redclaw Crayfish Eat? 🦞🌱

What do redclaw crayfish eat?

It sounds like a simple question, but feeding redclaw successfully involves much more than simply throwing food into a pond.

Redclaw are omnivores and can benefit from formulated feeds as well as the natural productivity within a healthy pond.

The challenge is getting the balance right.

Too little nutrition can restrict growth.

Too much feed can reduce water quality and create additional problems.

Successful farming means understanding how feeding, water quality, oxygen, pond ecology and crayfish behaviour all interact.

📘 Want more practical information about feeding and growing redclaw?

Our Redclaw ebook takes you deeper into the fundamentals.

👉 book.AustralianRedclaw.com

Next in the series:

How do redclaw breed?

01/09/2026

🌱 What if you could produce fresh Fish/ Redclaw Crayfish and Vegetables right at home?

Aquaponics offers a practical way for households and communities to grow food while using water and space efficiently.

The video below gives a glimpse of what aquaponics can look like in practice, and if you would like to learn how to build, operate and maintain your own system, I have two upcoming Aquaponics Gardening Success Workshops in Redlynch, Cairns.

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026

⏰ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

These are both therory and practical, hands-on workshops designed to help you understand the complete aquaponics gardening process, including:

• System setup and design principles

• Water quality testing and management

• System cycling

• Fish and plant care

• Routine maintenance

• Troubleshooting common problems

• Practical learning from working aquaponics and aquaculture systems

With growing concerns about food security, rising food costs and our dependence on major food supply chains, there has never been a better time to learn practical skills that can help you produce more of your own food.

Aquaponics can be suitable for homes, schools, community organisations, remote communities and small-scale food producers.

If you have been thinking about setting up an aquaponics system but are unsure where to start, this workshop is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to move forward.

👉 Bookings and further information:

https://lnkd.in/eHCJzw9A

Please feel free to share this video and workshop information with anyone interested in aquaponics, food security, sustainability or growing more food locally in Far North Queensland.

31/08/2026

How Fast Do Redclaw Crayfish Grow? 📈🦞

One of the biggest questions people ask is:
“How fast do redclaw crayfish grow?”

The answer is:
It depends. Temperature, genetics, stocking density, feeding, dissolved oxygen, water quality, shelter and pond productivity can all influence growth.

That is why two redclaw of the same age can sometimes be dramatically different sizes.
For farmers, a better question is not:
“How fast can I make one redclaw grow?”

It is:
“How do I create the right conditions for the whole population to perform well?”
That is where good redclaw farming really starts.

📘 Want to learn more about growing redclaw?
Get your copy of our Redclaw ebook:
👉 book.AustralianRedclaw.com

Tomorrow we’ll answer another very common question:
What do redclaw actually eat?

31/08/2026

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of spending time in the Torres Strait, working with local communities and sharing practical ways aquaponics can help strengthen local food security.

For remote and regional communities, growing fresh fish and vegetables locally can reduce reliance on long supply chains and help communities become more self-reliant.

A big thank you to the Cairns Post for sharing the story today.

If you have ever thought about setting up aquaponics at home, on a small property, at a school, or as part of a community food project, I will be running my next Aquaponics Gardening Success Workshop in Cairns on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

The workshop combines classroom learning with a field trip to a working DIY backyard aquaponics system and aquaculture farm. We will cover system setup, water quality, fish, plants, cycling, maintenance and the practical things you need to know to get started successfully.

🌱 Grow fresh vegetables

🐟 Produce your own fish

💧 Use water efficiently

🏡 Build greater household and community food security

Earlybird price is currently still on, including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

👉 Book your place here:

https://www.aquaponicgardener.com.au/shop/p/introduction-to-aquaponics-cairns

If you want to learn how aquaponics can help you produce more of your own food, I would love to see you there.

30/08/2026

Coming This Week: The Redclaw Questions Everyone Asks 🦞

Over the next few days, we’re going to answer some of the most common questions people ask about Australian redclaw crayfish.

We’ll cover:
🦞 How fast do redclaw grow? 🌱 What do redclaw eat? ❤️ How do redclaw breed? 💧 Can you farm redclaw commercially? 🇦🇺 Where can you buy Australian redclaw?
Whether you are already growing redclaw, thinking about getting started, interested in aquaculture, or simply fascinated by this remarkable Australian species, this series is for you.

At Barron River Redclaw, we work with redclaw every day, and we want to share some of the practical knowledge we have gained along the way.

📘 And if you don’t want to wait for the whole series, you can go deeper right now with our Redclaw ebook:
👉 book.AustralianRedclaw.com

Follow the page over the next few days as we answer 5 of the biggest questions about redclaw crayfish.
Whats your question that you would most like answered?

28/08/2026

If you havn't heard yet- I have taken the lessons, mistakes and hard-earned experience from running a working Redclaw farm and turned them into a book and audiobook called Crayfish Cashflow.

What has encouraged me most recently is seeing how many would-be farmers, backyard growers, aquaponic growers and curious landholders have already taken up the book. I am genuinely grateful for that. It means a lot to know that some of the hard lessons I have learned may now help others think more clearly before they spend money, build systems or make costly mistakes.

This is not a technical manual or a get-rich-quick promise. It is a practical guide for everyday people wondering whether Australian Redclaw Crayfish could become a food, farming or sideline income opportunity from a backyard, aquaponics system, shed, fish tank, dam or small property.

My hope is that it helps people assess their land, water, budget, local rules and market opportunity before they rush in.

If you are interested, you can check out the ebook or audiobook here:
https://book.australianredclaw.com

28/08/2026

🌱 Interested in growing your own fresh fish and vegetables at home?

Our next Aquaponics Gardening Success Workshops will be held in Redlynch, Cairns from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on:

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
📅 Saturday 31 October 2026

The workshop covers the practical basics of setting up and running an aquaponics system, including water quality, system cycling, fish and plant care, maintenance, troubleshooting, and hands-on learning.

Aquaponics can be a great way to improve household food security, produce more of your own food, and reduce reliance on major food retailers.

Bookings and more information here:

https://www.aquaponicgardener.com.au/shop/live-in-person-workshops

Feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested. 🌿🐟

Aquaponic Gardener shop is designed to help you provide a steady supply of healthy organic vegetable produce to combat food security at home. Shop lists all upcoming online & physical live in person workshops (Cairns QLD), training, gift certificates and more.

25/08/2026

🐾 August 26th is International Dog Day! 🐾

Founded over 20 years ago by animal advocate Colleen Paige, this day reminds us to celebrate all dogs and to raise awareness for those still waiting in shelters for a loving home.

Dogs truly are something special. They put themselves on the line every day protecting our families, supporting law enforcement, guiding the blind, assisting the disabled, detecting danger, rescuing people in times of crisis… And through it all, they love us completely and unconditionally. ❤️

Here at Barron River Redclaw, we see that loyalty and companionship every single day on the farm. Whether it’s early mornings, long days, or tough seasons there’s always our dog nearby, just quietly doing life with us and usually driving us nuts in my way…

Really, every day is Dog Day. If you’re ever up our way, come and experience farm life (and meet our four-legged team member too): www.BarronRiverRedclaw.com.au