Caribbean Spiny Lobster Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Caribbean Spiny Lobster in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with large, robust fish that cannot be preyed upon. Not suitable for reef tanks with small invertebrates or corals.
• Special requirements: Requires ample hiding places, live rock, and a well-established, mature aquarium. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. Can be destructive to tank decor and may rearrange substrate. Needs a secure lid as they are known climbers.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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