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Red Lobster In Your Aquarium Tank

By Suzzie T Franklin

Outdoor ponds and freshwater aquariums are frequently plagued by large amounts of waste, debris, left-over food, and algae, all of which settle on the substrate. Removing this unsightly covering of waste can ultimately cost you time, energy and resources better spent enjoying your water feature.

Thankfully, the common red lobster, otherwise known as an Australian lobster claw crayfish, offers a natural, efficient solution to keeping your aquarium or pond clean. A live lobster is an extremely useful scavenger who can help you manage your tank and also provide interesting behaviors to observe.

A Red Lobster In Your Fresh Water Aquarium

A red lobster is a hardy creature that grows to around 5 inches in length and is common along the waterways of North America. With only a few inches of substrate for burrowing under in a partially frozen pond, they can survive quite well. To buy one of these creatures for your pond or fresh water aquarium, you don’t need to go to a fish market or seafood restaurant. They are typically sold at pet stores.

This type of lobster is somewhat aggressive and may chase after and attack other lobsters, as well as your fish. More than one in a tank or pond is not recommended. The one good thing about lobsters is that they don’t move very quickly, so your fish should be able to get away unscathed. While lobsters are generally peaceful, you should exercise caution when keeping them with other bottom dwellers. They typically will not bother upper and mid level swimmers.

A Red Lobster Can Help Keep Your Aquarium Clean

A lobster will eat anything on the bottom of the fish tank, like uneaten food, waste and algae. This helps control the nitrate and nitrite levels in your tank. By eating the algae in your substrate and on the decorations in your tank, a lobster helps to maintain the water quality and any kind of algae growth problem as well. Wouldn’t you rather let a lobster do the work for you?

Place At Least 20 Gallons Of Water With Rocks And Sand In Your Tank

Provide a freshwater aquarium of at least 20 gallons with plenty of rocks, and a substratum with a moderate grain size or finer, for the red lobster to burrow. They are territorial towards other lobsters, and a larger aquarium will be needed if housing more than one.

Provide at least 20 gallons per live lobster and include plenty of rocks and plants for cover. While lobsters may prey on small fish, fortunately, koi and goldfish are large enough to be unharmed by them. If you plan on breeding koi, then it is a good idea to move newly hatched fry to a separate rearing area to keep them from being eaten.

About the Author:
Suzzie T Franklin has written a number of articles on gardening and landscaping including The Japanese Garden, Bonsai Trees, Zen Garden, Wire Topiary Frames, Tropical Fish Hobbyist, Aquarium Heaters, Aquarium Fish Tank, Aquarium Fish Food, Marine Aquarium Fish, Saltwater Aquarium Fish, Tropical Aquariums.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.

Little Known Aquarium Fish Facts....

On a clear day in the Caribbean, you can go scuba diving and be immersed in a rainbow of color. The bright yellows and blues of tropical fish swim alluringly around in a choreographed dance of nature. You do not have to leave the scene when you return from vacation. You can have it in the privacy of your own home or business. Tropical aquariums are a fantastic way to bring the beauty of nature to you. Do yourself a favor and return to that beautiful scene each time you walk in your home.

 

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