Lobsters?

[dixaisy930]

The other day at the lfs, I saw some small lobsters (maybe five inches long) in the "feeder" goldfish tank. I was so excited ...I'd never seen those (for aquariums). Anyone know much about them? Will they wipe out an entire tank of platys and mollies? How big of a tank do they need? Thanks!

 

[crimsontsavo]

Lobsters or Crayfish?
the crayfish are freshwater species....
Some are brown others grey or black...or even a GORGEOUS blue.......(the blues arent used as feeders i dont think).....(we have them wild here,i have one in my tank now)
They do eat fish,and some will get bigger than the five inches.....they will pinch your fishies in half. They are great for cleaning the bottom of your tank too!

 

[smb]

I'm not aware of any freshwater lobster.

Do you mean crawfish?

What is the scientific name?

Edit: You weren't there when I started my reply, crimsontsavo, but I see you agree with me. Sorry if you thought I was stepping on your toes.

 

[dixaisy930]

lol, yeah they probably were crayfish (they weren't labeled, and I haven't seen many crayfish in my lifetime). These were very pretty blue ones...I was hyponotized by their color...then again, I am fascinated by pretty, shiny things (since I'm simple minded and all

I image they would need something bigger than a ten gallon tank though, right?

 

[Braddah]

they call the blue and red variants of the normal gray crawfish "lobsters" . LFS usually keep them in the feeder tank so they can eat w/o ruining the stores profits...it depends on the store but around here the simple grays go for about $10
I know a store where u can get a baby red w/ all the food and breeder tank for about $15 and the blues go from $20-29....other than that all i know is there oppertunistic feeders....

 

[crimsontsavo]

lol, dont worry about it.
I was coming here to post a question about my crayfish when i saw Dixas` post. Couldnt resist it , hehe. Nope, they dont need a huge tank. I have mine in a five gallon set up. He/She is doing great, cept for this dancing thing tonight.I always ,make sure they have a place to get out of the water.(an old tree root).They are awesome little buggers,hehhee.

 

[themole]

I posted in another section but I may have missed the mark.
My 'lobster' is carrying eggs. Is anyone familiar with this process?
Should I separate this creature? Does it require a male for fertilization?

How long do I have and what are the chances of survival in a tank of Cichlids and Angels?

 

[crimsontsavo]

Yes it needs a male.Yes your other fish will eat the eggs.There will not be babies if you havent had her with a male.(never heard of a lobster/crayfish having eggs without a male around)~new ta me,LOL.

 

[dannypowell]

I have a 4" Blue crayfish and boy is he agro...

If i feed bloodworm cubes the crayfish comes out of hiding, swipes at the other fish and I do mean pincers everywhere...until he gets a whole cube to himself, reverse crawls back into a dark corner and munches the lot....

Wouldn't give him up for any fish. If you have the space for one get a blue one with the right lighting he will look great..

Dan

 

[themole]

I bought the crayfish two weeks ago.
I am guessing it wasn't pure when I brought it home.

I found out I have 20 days to divide the tank up.