Red Lobster Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
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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