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Enoplometopus daumi - Violet reef lobster
Enoplometopus daumi - Violet reef lobster
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Reef lobsters are extremely robust and easy to keep crustaceans. At least initially, they are predominantly nocturnal, but once they have settled in, they typically come out of their preferred hiding place to feed and search for food.
It should be noted that the animals reach a considerable size and strength and therefore require a lot of food. Even if you don't necessarily have to feed them as they eat up leftovers and eat scavengers, it is still a good idea to feed them to prevent them from attacking sleeping fish or similar at night.
Very small and sensitive bottom dwellers (small gobies, for example) are of course particularly at risk when kept as stock. Corals, etc. are not bothered. So when keeping reef lobsters, you should make sure that they are kept in a suitable fish community.
Keeping pairs: Reef lobsters are quite aggressive within their own species and it is recommended to only keep one per aquarium. There have been reports of successful pair keeping, but you also need quite large aquariums for this. Animals of the same sex will fight each other to the death.
delivery and shipping
delivery and shipping
- Shipping via UPS Express
- Next working day delivery
- Safely packed in a styrofoam box
Here are the instructions for unpacking and acclimating Berghia snails:
- Berghia snails are specialized feeders that only eat Aiptasia sp. It is important to always have enough Aiptasia for them or to pass them on in a timely manner.
- They are less suitable for larger aquariums with many fish, but if necessary they can be placed in the evening with the lights turned off using the transfer pipette.
- Direct contact between snails and Aiptasia should be avoided as this can lead to the death of the snails. The snails must make contact with the Aiptasia themselves.
- Berghia snails are ideal for controlling Aiptasia in small aquariums with peaceful fish or in separate "treatment aquariums".
- The snails delivered are not yet fully grown and can, if necessary, be fed in a separate aquarium until they reach the desired size.
- To open the Styrofoam box, simply pull on the blue ribbon. The insulated packaging does not need to be removed from the box. Allow the temperatures to equalize for around 10 minutes by placing the unopened transport container in the aquarium.
- Carefully unscrew the white lid anti-clockwise. The transport container may be full of sea water and individual snails may be stuck to the lid. If this happens, place the lid in a small bowl of sea water from the aquarium.
- Use the transfer pipette provided to remove the snails from the container and transfer them to the aquarium. Repeat the process with all snails.
- The insulated box is recyclable and can be disposed of as recyclables or used for other purposes.
- In case of a complaint, we ask for an email on the day of arrival with a photo of the snail in the transport cup for a replacement.
