Daum's Purple Reef Lobster (Enoplometopus daumi)
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Daum's Purple Reef Lobster
Daum's Purple Reef Lobster
Enoplometopus daumi
132 Litres (35 US G.)
7-10 cm (2.8-3.9")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Contents
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.
