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A bright red and orange lobster with spiny legs and claws walks on sandy gravel, surrounded by rocks and underwater plants in an aquarium setting.
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A brown and orange spiked seashell rests on wet sand, partially surrounded by shallow water and small scattered pebbles.
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LOBSTER – PURPLE REEF Enoplometopus sp.

$49.99

The Purple Reef Lobster, also known as the Debelius’ Reef Lobster or Purple & Orange Reef Lobster, has an overall lavender body with orange spots and a pair of elongated, flat claws used for defense that are usually purple, also. These lobsters originate from the Indo-Pacific and reach a maximum size of approximately 5″. More of a nocturnal animal, the Purple reef lobster is seldom seen out and about during the day.

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Description

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Reef Compatible: With Caution

General Description: The Purple Reef Lobster, also known as the Debelius’ Reef Lobster or Purple & Orange Reef Lobster, has an overall lavender body with orange spots and a pair of elongated, flat claws used for defense that are usually purple, also. These lobsters originate from the Indo-Pacific and reach a maximum size of approximately 5″. More of a nocturnal animal, the Purple reef lobster is seldom seen out and about during the day.

Diet Requirements: Purple reef lobsters are omnivores and primarily scavenge at night. It is best to feed the aquarium various meaty and vegetable based foods to ensure the Purple reef lobster is getting what it requires. Target feeding the Purple reef lobster pieces of meaty foods during the day with forceps is also recommended if possible.

Tank Requirements: An established, minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons with a deep sand bed for burrowing is recommended to house a Purple reef lobster. Maintaining stable water parameters is a component to the success of keeping this invertebrate. Creating crevices or caves with liverock will mimic the Purple reef lobster’s natural environment. Caves are particularly important for the lobster to have somewhere to hide during the daylight, but are also a safe place for the lobster to recover after it molts, as this period is a vulnerable time while its new exoskeleton hardens. While the Purple reef lobster is observed to be peaceful in reef environments, it is to be added “with caution” in regard to smaller fish and invertebrates. Most small lobster species do not pose a threat unless they are underfed. Purple reef lobsters are extremely territorial toward each other; only one should be kept per tank. Recommended water conditions: 76-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.024-1.026.

Purchase Size: Small: 1″ to 2.5″; Medium: 2.5″ to 3.5″; Large: 3.5″+

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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