Purple Lobster

[mling]

I am thinking of getting a Purple Lobster for my FOWLR tank. Does anyone have any experience with it to share ? I understand that it will like to barrow. I have a Pistol Shrimp in my reef tank. Will the Lobster barrow as much as a Pistol ? Is it compatiable with other inverts ?

 

[Len]

I had one a long time ago and it was pretty docile and shy. It would get in fights with my Coral Banded Shrimp, but I don't know who instigates it since CBS are very territorial. The pistol has little chance of taking on a Purple Lobster.

Some people have reported the lobster can catch small sleeping fish at night.

 

[yellowfiji]

I had one before, it was pretty boring, hiding all the time during the day.

 

[mling]

Thanks for the tips.
Looks like I will pass on this.