Purple Lobster

[Makaiveli]

Debelius' Reef Lobster.

Does anyone have experience with this. Will it eat Blennies/Gobies/Cleaner Shrimp/Snails?

It gets up to 5". What size tank is preferable?

[frosty]

I had one, it killed a bunch of things. Crabs, shrimp, snails, fish. It had a den in the rocs and the opening of it looked like a grave yard. Funny part, place I bought it from said it was reef safe.

[Makaiveli]

They look so stylish

[OrionGirl]

Most lobsters aren't reef safe. Even those that won't eat tankmates tend to be bulldozers, plowing rock and coral alike out of their way. They're cool critters, but not very safe for a reef or community tank. I've considered getting one for a nano--but most get too big!

[Makaiveli]

They only get up to 5" according to liveaquaria.

The purple looks exotic. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=23&pCatId=555

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=23&pCatId=548

I'd get it, but I don't want my cleaner-crew snacked on.