How to catch a reef lobster?

[bigloggerhead]

I have a purple and orange reef lobster and am pretty sure he's responsible for the demise of two of my anthias. How do I catch this guy? Please help.

 

[petoonia]

How big is it? Will it come out for food?

You could try to make some sort of trap, or look online, and see if anyone sells a trap that might work. Otherwise my guess is your going to have to tear the tank apart. How much rock is in the tank?

Good luck!!!!

 

[bigloggerhead]

He comes out for food but he's really fast. Impossible to catch. I've got way too much rock to tear down the tank. I've heard of using a glass or jar with food in the bottom and tilting it at a 45 degree angle. That way the crab can't crawl out. Will this work with a lobster about 3.5 inches long?

 

[yellowslayer13]

rip a small peise of wemens nylonstocking 4inches and rap it arount what ever it likes to eat thredded on a stick it will get stuck

 

[bigloggerhead]

Any other suggestions?

 

[bigloggerhead]

Any other suggestions?

 

[petoonia]

Have you tried the glass jar yet? I've never had to use it before so I really dont know how well it will work on a lobster.

 

[bigloggerhead]

I thought about that idea and decided it probably won't work since lobsters can swim. I'm gonna try using a wide mouthed 1 liter bottle. I'm going to cut the top off and invert it and try putting some bait in there. I'm pretty sure he'll have a fairly tought time getting out of there.