Freshwater Lobster Pet
They breathe through feather like gills.
Freshwater lobster pet. The rule is if it can catch it it will try to eat it. A tangerine lobster is a very colorful freshwater aquarium crayfish that can be a great addition to a freshwater tank under the right circumstances. Click here for the details about ordering from us.
Most other lobsters are saltwater animals so be careful not to get mixed up. Caution should be exercised when keeping large crayfish. They are solitary animals that reside in dens or crevices which they defend against intruding species members.
Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. The bright orange shell of a tangerine lobster adds a magnificent accent color against black gravel or substrate. Premium aquarium lobster for sale these are all freshwater lobsters for freshwater aquariums.
Occasionally they are found in brackish water and some species can survive in saltwater for several days but no marine habitats are permanent locations for crayfish. A larger tank doesn t just solve the problem of keeping your tank clean but it also gives other aquatic life and your pet crayfish more room to roam about. In some parts of the united states they are also known as crawfish craydids crawdaddies crawdads freshwater lobsters mountain lobsters mudbugs or yabbies.
Only in captivity has this behavior been observed regularly. They are found in fresh running water like rivers streams brooks and also in ponds where they get shelter against predators. 1 live female electric blue lobster freshwater crayfish 2 3 inch young adult by aquatic arts.
Taxonomically they are members of the superfamilies astacoidea and parastacoidea. Freshwater lobsters are most commonly known as crayfish. Lobsters are rarely cannibalistic in the wild according to the pictou antigonish regional library s page on the american lobster.
This is a good thing. Will breed with a male mate in home freshwater aquariums. It can save prolong the lives of your other aquatic life and give crayfish pets the space they need.
Appropriate home n aquarium with an external power filter with a bio wheel and a maximum of 1 4 inch of gravel. Mostly they cannot tolerate polluted water. If you are thinking of getting pet lobsters first be sure you have the space for their tank setups.
Foster smith recommend a tank no smaller than 50 gallons for 1 little red lobster. If you choose the electric blue lobster the aquarium will need to be fresh water. Some species are found in brooks and streams where fresh water is running while others thrive in swamps ditches and paddy fields.
They breathe through gills and grow from four to six inches in length mostly but some grow larger. The picture just above shows a snow white lobster in one of our aquariums. Clean the fish tank often when keeping crayfish as pets.
Create a lot of room in the tank since these little creatures are very territorial. This page lists the various types of lobsters and crayfish for sale at our facility.
