Freshwater Blue Lobster Care
In the wild blue lobsters are usually found in wetlands biome or habitats that have distinct wet and dry seasons.
Freshwater blue lobster care. 15 26 c water ph range. In fact one lobster got another chance at life due to his age. These crayfish only grow to about 2 inches in length and they prefer tank temperatures between 68 f and 82 f.
120 litres minimum tank size. 20cms minimum tank volume. A younger and smaller electric blue lobster at a lower price than our young adult specimens.
By maturity blue florida crayfish achieve lengths of 15 centimeters. 36 x 15 x 15 for 1 water temperature range. Territorial aggressive disposition.
This crayfish ships at about 1 inch in length. However they can also tolerate a small amount of freshwater salt it won t hurt them. This species is found throughout florida usually in standing water.
Hammers cobalt blue lobster can be territorial and aggressive by nature. Hi im interested in buying a fresh water blue lobster now before u go off saying which type it is im not sure so if possible just a guide or your own experience from raising fresh water blue lobsters. At 20 pounds 140 year old george was released into the wild after peta pleaded on his behalf.
If your crayfish escapes it will dehydrate and die in a few hours. Blue crayfish should be kept in a freshwater tank. Over the years of keeping my blue crayfish or procambarus alleni i ve been able to watch this animal learn about its behavior its habits and how it interacts with other freshwater fish in the tank.
Florida lobster procambarus alleni this species comes in several color forms one of which is bright blue. Juvenile electric blue lobster freshwater crayfish. How to take care of fresh water blue lobsters.
Hammers cobalt blue lobster also like plenty of rocks and caves to walk on and interesting hiding places to explore. Caution should be exercised when keeping large crayfish. 1 juvenile electric blue lobster freshwater crayfish 1 2 inch to 1 inch by aquatic arts.
Electric blue lobster electric blue yabbie scientific name s. Blue crayfish are expert climbers and a tight lid is necessary so that they do not escape the tank and become injured. The ultimate guide to a beautiful and interesting animal.
Research is key it s impossible to write a generalized article on overall lobster care because there are many differences between the various species. 6 5 8 5 water hardness range. The tank size required for each hammers cobalt blue lobster should have at least 20 gallons of water.
