Daum's Purple Reef Lobster (Enoplometopus daumi)

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Daum's Purple Reef Lobster

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Daum's Purple Reef Lobster

Enoplometopus daumi

132 Litres (35 US G.)

7-10 cm (2.8-3.9")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years





Alternative names

Purple Lobster, Daum's Purple Reef Lobster

Sexing

Requires close examination.

Tank compatibility

Unknown.

Diet

Omnivorous; it will not bother sleeping wrasses, however, it is not to be trusted with small fishes, and invertebrates.

Feeding regime

Daily.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Should not be trusted with small fishes, and invertebrates.

Identification

Is purple to orange with red spots; unlike Enoplometopus debelius, it is a lighter purple, and has less purple, which is most prominent on the chelae.

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