lobsters

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  1. wammy

    wammy Astrea Snail

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    can i keep a lobster like one of those from ha krogers i dont why i just always wanted one could i keep one in a 36
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    You can, but they aren't really reef safe. They may kill snails and hermits, I don't think they will eat corals.
    (sorry, I thought you were talking about tropical lobsters)
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Most likely, the lobsters you're talking about are a cold water species so I would say no, not without a chiller.
     
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  4. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    those lobsters need cold water and would not be good for a reef tank.
     
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  5. wammy

    wammy Astrea Snail

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    i dont want to keep it with anything just it and a couple pieces of rock and like i couldnt just not have a heater i have a seperate tank for it and ? how would they be reef safe if they need cold water
     
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  6. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    sorry ment to say not good for reef tank.
     
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  7. Valhalla

    Valhalla Plankton

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    Might seem silly but.....Take a thermometer to Kroger and get a reading. Ask for a cup of water for testing purposes. I'd be curious of the readings myself.

    Whatever you keep it in would be better for the lobster than a pot of boiling water :)
     
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  8. wammy

    wammy Astrea Snail

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    o ok but would be a good idea to have one or is it just a waste of time and you did say that i seeb the wrong thing
     
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  9. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Its up to you. But coldwater tanks are VERY expensive. Your going to need a massive chiller, very thick acrylic tank, etc.
     
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  10. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    You can get saltwater lobsters. This is a pix of mine.[​IMG]
    I meant to say reef lobsters that stay small and can be kept in almost any tank.
     
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