Slipper Lobster

[jimroth]

Diver's Den has a cool-looking slipper lobster for sale, 4". They say reef safe, I'm thinking probably not. Anyone have an opinion?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+4&ddid=91285

 

[sjmantis]

I think they need pretty big aquariums

 

[jhutton]

i had one along long time ago, i didn't bother anything but it did dig and nock rocks over all the time

 

[LeslieH]

It depends on what you have in your tank and what you want to keep uneaten. The Diver's Den animal is Parribacus antarcticus. A reference I checked said their favorite food is molluscs, especially gastropods & chitons, second favorite food is big, fleshy anemones, and then worms, echinoderms, & small crustaceans.

 

[jimroth]

It depends on what you have in your tank and what you want to keep uneaten. The Diver's Den animal is Parribacus antarcticus. A reference I checked said their favorite food is molluscs, especially gastropods & chitons, second favorite food is big, fleshy anemones, and then worms, echinoderms, & small crustaceans.

Jeez, my tank would be a buffet, starting with the big, fleshy anemone!

 

[Flightpipe]

It depends on what you have in your tank and what you want to keep uneaten. The Diver's Den animal is Parribacus antarcticus. A reference I checked said their favorite food is molluscs, especially gastropods & chitons, second favorite food is big, fleshy anemones, and then worms, echinoderms, & small crustaceans.

100% Right! I know the hard way.:furious:

 

[iamwrasseman]

i would suggest that you pass as they are somewhat destructive in their digging and also a bit boisterous in crawling around and will knock corals off if it is in their path .

 

[LeslieH]

100% Right! I know the hard way.:furious:

Flightpipe's story is a perfect example of why it's so important to thoroughly research animals before buying.