OceanDude
Community Member
Hi guys, so I have a huge obsession with crustaceans and think they're the coolest things ever. I recently got in touch with a professor who has done extensive research on captive lobsters. Over the next year, I will be planning a *possible* tank build.
Tank Overview
I am unsure on tank size, although I might go with a 40 gallon breeder. I will be using basic t5 lighting because I only have to light the tank and not provide actinics etc. I am not sure as to if I will need to use a chiller. They can live in 8-20 degrees Celsius preferably around 12C (53 F). I would need a decent canister filter because lobsters are really messy eaters. I have a large powerhead that I can't use in my reef because it's too powerful for the size so I can use that.
Scaping
Lobsters love caves to hide in (especially during the day) so I am thinking about getting a bunch of dry rock and attach the pieces together. (Lobsters love to move things like rocks around) and Just have a big cave area and then space for him to venture out into.
Stocking
You can use grocery store lobsters, which I might do because of reasons I will state below...
I would much rather use a juvenile lobster but I don't want to have to apply for licensing to own one.
It's easily replaceable if something were to happen to it.
You can get smaller ones on shipment days
I might add some smaller fish, too.
Tell me what you think?
Tank Overview
I am unsure on tank size, although I might go with a 40 gallon breeder. I will be using basic t5 lighting because I only have to light the tank and not provide actinics etc. I am not sure as to if I will need to use a chiller. They can live in 8-20 degrees Celsius preferably around 12C (53 F). I would need a decent canister filter because lobsters are really messy eaters. I have a large powerhead that I can't use in my reef because it's too powerful for the size so I can use that.
Scaping
Lobsters love caves to hide in (especially during the day) so I am thinking about getting a bunch of dry rock and attach the pieces together. (Lobsters love to move things like rocks around) and Just have a big cave area and then space for him to venture out into.
Stocking
You can use grocery store lobsters, which I might do because of reasons I will state below...
I would much rather use a juvenile lobster but I don't want to have to apply for licensing to own one.
It's easily replaceable if something were to happen to it.
You can get smaller ones on shipment days
I might add some smaller fish, too.
Tell me what you think?
