Mystery Lobster

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I recently set up a 20 gal tank in our living room and my room mate bought a lobster for it. it was at the pet store and the pet store employee told it was a regular lobster (as opposed to a blue lobster).....

what is that? does anyone know? It's browny/red with some red and dark colour markings.
 
well i got a picture of it

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it's about 3-4 inches long
 
It is a blue cabolt lobster.the way i know is that i want one so i studyed it i do'nt want it no more eat eats your fish if it is slow and small.The Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster are brilliant blue, which intensifies as the crayfish matures. Because of their selective breeding, they will not loose their coloration, except in times of stress. They may arrive in a brown coloration due to the stress of shipping, but will eventually regain their bright blue coloration. They stay relatively small in the aquarium, only attaining a total length of 5 inches.
Provide a freshwater aquarium of at least 20 gallons with plenty of rocks, and a substrate with a moderate grain size or finer, for the Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster to burrow in. They are territorial towards their own kind, and a larger aquarium will be needed if housing more than one. Provide at least 20 gallons per Lobster and include plenty of cover including both rocks and plants.

The Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster is generally peaceful, except with its own kind. They will not typically bother fish, unless they are very small, and slow enough for the lobster to catch.

These Lobsters are omnivorous, and will act as a scavenger in the aquarium, eating any food that comes to rest on the bottom. Supplement their diet with a quality sinking pellet, flake food and dried algae.

Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 3"
 
If you are in England it should be a Cherax quadricarinatus, which is the only species of tropical cray legal in this country. From the pic I am not 100% sure, but it could well be. If it is it will get to about 20cm and is quite predatory, need a species tank and make lovely, interesting pets. If you can get a pic so we can see its side it would be helpful as a lot of crays look very similar.
 
It is a blue cabolt lobster.the way i know is that i want one so i studyed it i do'nt want it no more eat eats your fish if it is slow and small.The Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster are brilliant blue, which intensifies as the crayfish matures. Because of their selective breeding, they will not loose their coloration, except in times of stress. They may arrive in a brown coloration due to the stress of shipping, but will eventually regain their bright blue coloration. They stay relatively small in the aquarium, only attaining a total length of 5 inches.
Provide a freshwater aquarium of at least 20 gallons with plenty of rocks, and a substrate with a moderate grain size or finer, for the Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster to burrow in. They are territorial towards their own kind, and a larger aquarium will be needed if housing more than one. Provide at least 20 gallons per Lobster and include plenty of cover including both rocks and plants.

The Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster is generally peaceful, except with its own kind. They will not typically bother fish, unless they are very small, and slow enough for the lobster to catch.

These Lobsters are omnivorous, and will act as a scavenger in the aquarium, eating any food that comes to rest on the bottom. Supplement their diet with a quality sinking pellet, flake food and dried algae.

Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 3"

Sorry but had to point this out.

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