A Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster can be a beautiful addition to an aquarium provided the circumstances are right. The colors of this aquarium crayfish can grow more vibrant over time, and they look great against a black background and black gravel.
Feeding Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster
Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobsters are not fussy eaters. They are great scavengers and eat almost everything on the bottom of a tank. Their diet includes uneaten food, debris, detritus, live plants, dead plants, fish flakes, pellets, tablets, algae wafers, live tank mates and even dead tank mates. Even though they will eat dead tank mates, its best to remove them from the tank to avoid water quality issues, as well as the spread of diseases. Finally, make sure they are getting Calcium in their diet. Calcium is important for molting and healthy shell growth.
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Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster: Tank Size
At the store, Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobsters may be around 2 to 3 inches in length. Over time, they can grow to be about 5 inches. So its necessary to provide enough bottom space for them to roam. The tank size required for each Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster should have at least 20 gallons of water. Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster also like plenty of rocks and caves to walk on, and interesting hiding places to explore.
Territorial & Aggressive Disposition
Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster can be territorial and aggressive by nature. This is especially true with others of their kind. They can also be aggressive with small fish, snails, shrimp, clams, and even larger fish as well. So be sure to check with the clerk at the store regarding compatibility before purchasing.
All other things being equal, the tighter the space, the more aggressive they can be.