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[edit]

Purple Lobster, Daum's Purple Reef Lobster

Sexing[edit]

Requires close examination.

Tank compatibility[edit]

Unknown.

Diet[edit]

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

Feeding regime[edit]

Daily.

Environment Specifics[edit]

Unknown

Behaviour[edit]

Should not be trusted with small fishes, and invertebrates.

Identification[edit]

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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