Thalasstronaut
Active Member
Loved these guys since I first saw them in an LFS. I’ve done enough reading to feel comfortable saying I’d never add one to my main display, but I’m curious what a dedicated tank might look like.
I have wanted to have a bedroom/nightstand tank next to my bed, and I want to find a way to make a PRL work. My main concern is that I would basically have a pet hole that I never saw and couldn’t add anything near for risk of incurring the lobster’s wrath.
So my question is geared more towards people who have had dedicated species tanks for these guys, and what you’ve done that’s let them feel comfortable being out and about. It would really only be viewed at night, and there would be minimal activity around the area during the day. Are there any tank mates that would maybe encourage more exploration by the lobster? Inverts or fish, though I have a feeling any fish would be on the menu or looking at the lobster as food.
Once upon a time I kept a freshwater crayfish in a similar situation and despite all the “reclusive” labels, I saw that thing all the time, which I attribute to the quiet environment and tons of hiding places. Since he could jet into cover anywhere in the tank, I saw him all over. I’m hoping a similar logic applies to saltwater crustaceans but I’m not naive enough to just assume.
One option I was considering was a taller/narrow tank that I could really build an odd rock tower in with lots of overhangs and ledges. Maybe some NPS corals as well. Do PRL’s need a lot of sand space specifically, or are climbing surfaces appreciated equally?
Any input from successful lobster keepers would be appreciated, thanks.
I have wanted to have a bedroom/nightstand tank next to my bed, and I want to find a way to make a PRL work. My main concern is that I would basically have a pet hole that I never saw and couldn’t add anything near for risk of incurring the lobster’s wrath.
So my question is geared more towards people who have had dedicated species tanks for these guys, and what you’ve done that’s let them feel comfortable being out and about. It would really only be viewed at night, and there would be minimal activity around the area during the day. Are there any tank mates that would maybe encourage more exploration by the lobster? Inverts or fish, though I have a feeling any fish would be on the menu or looking at the lobster as food.
Once upon a time I kept a freshwater crayfish in a similar situation and despite all the “reclusive” labels, I saw that thing all the time, which I attribute to the quiet environment and tons of hiding places. Since he could jet into cover anywhere in the tank, I saw him all over. I’m hoping a similar logic applies to saltwater crustaceans but I’m not naive enough to just assume.
One option I was considering was a taller/narrow tank that I could really build an odd rock tower in with lots of overhangs and ledges. Maybe some NPS corals as well. Do PRL’s need a lot of sand space specifically, or are climbing surfaces appreciated equally?
Any input from successful lobster keepers would be appreciated, thanks.
