Reef Lobster (Enoplometopus sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Enoplometopidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous scavengers that feed on meaty foods including frozen shrimp, fish, and clams. They prefer live prey when available and will hunt actively at night.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Philippines and the Great Barrier Reef.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 75 gallon tank • Requires rocky caves and crevices for shelter and nocturnal hiding • Maintain temperature 72–78°F with stable salinity 1.023–1.025 and pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed meaty foods including frozen shrimp, small fish, and marine flakes • Generally nocturnal; may prey on small fish, shrimp, and delicate invertebrates at night
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