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Saltwater Lobsters make interesting aquarium pets feeding well on a variety of frozen foods. Found in every ocean, ocean lobsters inhabit the sandy
bottom or the crevasses of rocky formations. Generally these animals are nocturnal, feeding at night. Utilize meat of marine origin, including (but not limited to) fresh market fish, scallops, clams, oysters, shrimp, krill, and squid. Some vegetable matter is necessary, such as spirulina, nori (dried seaweed), fresh algae(s), and even dry fare such as sinking wafers or pellets.
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Debelius Reef
Lobster
Enoplometopus debelius
Description:
The Debelius Reef Lobster, is a uniquely-colored and extremely hardy aquarium addition. The purple and orange color reef inhabitant though shy initially, is a highly effective scavenger that will feed on most any food. The body and claws of the Purple Lobster, as with other members of the genus are covered with sensory filaments that give it a "hairy" appearance. Preferred to other lobsters because of its small 5" maximum full grown size is reef safe, as it will typically not bother any other aquarium inhabitants. All lobsters require Live Rock or similar aquarium decoration to use for hiding, especially when molting. Lobsters should be kept one-per-aquarium, because they are territorial and intolerant of one another.
Diet and Feeding:
Reef Lobsters will get most of their food from scavenging in your tank, making them a good addition to your tanks clean up crew. If you wish to feed, lobsters are omnivores and require a diet of both meaty and green foods. Utilize meat of marine origin, including (but not limited to) fresh market fish, scallops, clams, oysters, shrimp, krill, and squid. Some vegetable matter is necessary, such as spirulina, nori (dried seaweed), fresh algae(s), and even dry fare such as sinking wafers or pellets.
Reef Compatibility:
with caution
Level of Care:
Easy
Approximate Purchase Size:
Small: 1" to 1-1/2" Medium: 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" Large: 2-1/2" to 3-1/2"
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Small $19.99
Medium $24.99
Large $39.99
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Red Hawiian Reef Lobster
Enoplometopus occidentalis
Description:
The Red Hawaiian Reef Lobster is a stunning and super colorful lobster. They have a mostly all red body with hairs covering their claws and body. Reaching a maximum adult size of around 5 inches they need to be kept in tanks that are at least 55 gallons in size.
Diet and Feeding:
Reef Lobsters will get most of their food from scavenging in your tank, making them a good addition to your tanks clean up crew. If you wish to feed, lobsters are omnivores and require a diet of both meaty and green foods. Utilize meat of marine origin, including (but not limited to) fresh market fish, scallops, clams, oysters, shrimp, krill, and squid. Some vegetable matter is necessary, such as spirulina, nori (dried seaweed), fresh algae(s), and even dry fare such as sinking wafers or pellets.
Reef Compatibility:
with caution
Level of Care:
Easy
Approximate Purchase Size:
Small: 1" to 2" Medium: 2" to 3" Large: 3" to 4" XLarge: 4" to 6"
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Small $34.99
Medium $39.99
Large $49.99
XLarge $69.99
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Blue Spiny Lobster
Panulirus vesicolor
Description:
The main feature that differentiates the Blue Spiny lobster from other lobsters is the lack of the large claws found in other lobsters. Instead the Blue Spiny Lobster has a large pair of walking legs in place of the missing claws. They also have a pair of antennas that are specialized for sensory perception to help detect and adjust to their surroundings. These are normally kept alongside the body and extended only when in use.
Diet and Feeding:
Reef Lobsters will get most of their food from scavenging in your tank, making them a good addition to your tanks clean up crew. If you wish to feed, lobsters are omnivores and require a diet of both meaty and green foods. Utilize meat of marine origin, including (but not limited to) fresh market fish, scallops, clams, oysters, shrimp, krill, and squid. Some vegetable matter is necessary, such as spirulina, nori (dried seaweed), fresh algae(s), and even dry fare such as sinking wafers or pellets.
Reef Compatibility:
with caution
Level of Care:
Easy
Approximate Purchase Size:
Small: 1" to 2" Medium: 2" to 3" Large: 3" to 4" XLarge: 4" to 6"
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Small $24.99
Medium $39.99
Large $49.99
XLarge $59.99
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