purple orange lobster

[txfletch36]

i saw a purple orange lobster at my lfs and i was lookin online and didnt really find too much. anyone have any experience or know anything i should know before purchasing? tia

 

[LeslieH]

I suspect you're talking about Enoplometopus debelius. There's some information available about them, for example:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1902&articleid=2125
http://aquacon.com/lobsters.html
http://www.meerwasser-lexikon.de/de/66/785/Enoplometopus/debelius.htm (in german)

 

[dennjl]

I've had one in my 55 gallon reef tank for about 2 years now. He is great! He takes silversides, flakes, and mysids. they like lots of rock worak and usually only comes out to eat during the day. Hasn't harmed corals, fish or inverts.