Reef lobster damaged claw

Han · Feb 7, 2020

I recently received a red Hawaiian reef lobster with a damaged claw. I’m assuming it’ll heal when he molts, but is there anything I can do to help it heal? I did add a half dose of lugols, something I do weekly in all my tanks. Right now the lobster is in quarantine.

Fisheroo · Feb 14, 2020

Hi larry

Fisheroo · Feb 14, 2020

Han said:
I recently received a red Hawaiian reef lobster with a damaged claw. I’m assuming it’ll heal when he molts, but is there anything I can do to help it heal? I did add a half dose of lugols, something I do weekly in all my tanks. Right now the lobster is in quarantine.

Hi larry

Fisheroo · Feb 18, 2020

Han said:
I recently received a red Hawaiian reef lobster with a damaged claw. I’m assuming it’ll heal when he molts, but is there anything I can do to help it heal? I did add a half dose of lugols, something I do weekly in all my tanks. Right now the lobster is in quarantine.

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Dragon52 · Feb 18, 2020

#reefsquad

Dsnakes · Feb 18, 2020

I’m no help with a lobster unless we’re eating it with butter

I would just keep the water clean, it doesn’t look bad. Hopefully someone with helpful advice will follow.

Hemmdog · Feb 18, 2020

It should be normal after a molt or two I’d think. It’s been awhile since I’ve messed with lobsters though, I forget if all species can fully heal.

Han · Feb 18, 2020

Hemmdog said:
It should be normal after a molt or two I’d think. It’s been awhile since I’ve messed with lobsters though, I forget if all species can fully heal.

Good to hear, this is my first lobster so I guess I’m just a little cautious. How often do they usually molt in your experience?