Reef lobster damaged claw

[Han]

I recently received a red Hawaiian reef lobster with a damaged claw. I’m assuming it’ll heal when he molts, but is there anything I can do to help it heal? I did add a half dose of lugols, something I do weekly in all my tanks. Right now the lobster is in quarantine.

 

[Fisheroo]

Hi larry

 

[Fisheroo]

I recently received a red Hawaiian reef lobster with a damaged claw. I’m assuming it’ll heal when he molts, but is there anything I can do to help it heal? I did add a half dose of lugols, something I do weekly in all my tanks. Right now the lobster is in quarantine.

Hi larry

 

[Fisheroo]

I recently received a red Hawaiian reef lobster with a damaged claw. I’m assuming it’ll heal when he molts, but is there anything I can do to help it heal? I did add a half dose of lugols, something I do weekly in all my tanks. Right now the lobster is in quarantine.

*bump*

 

[Dragon52]

#reefsquad

 

[Dsnakes]

I’m no help with a lobster unless we’re eating it with butter :p

I would just keep the water clean, it doesn’t look bad. Hopefully someone with helpful advice will follow.

 

[Hemmdog]

It should be normal after a molt or two I’d think. It’s been awhile since I’ve messed with lobsters though, I forget if all species can fully heal.

 

[Han]

It should be normal after a molt or two I’d think. It’s been awhile since I’ve messed with lobsters though, I forget if all species can fully heal.

Good to hear, this is my first lobster so I guess I’m just a little cautious. How often do they usually molt in your experience?

 

[Hemmdog]

Good to hear, this is my first lobster so I guess I’m just a little cautious. How often do they usually molt in your experience?

Monthly when they are young, then a few times a year as they get older. This was for rock lobsters though.

 

[Jon Fishman]

My purple lobster molted and corrected a small defect in one molt. So after one, that claw may be almost as good as new

 

[Reefyyy]

Good to hear, this is my first lobster so I guess I’m just a little cautious. How often do they usually molt in your experience?

well all i can say is thats its adorable and i want one

 

[Fisheroo]

well all i can say is thats its adorable and i want one

Couldn't agree more