Purple Lobsters What do they eat??

[sandymya]

I recently got a purple lobster the smallest fish I have are a lawnmower blenny, 2 clowns without an anenome, and thats all for the small fish. I read to feed him meaty foods, but what is big enough for him to find? Also, can he just scavange or not? thanks

 

[aveda6]

My lobster generally eats whatever floats past his hiding spot. He generally never comes out of this little crevice he has wedged himself into but on occassion, I'll see a claw quickly come out and grab some food. I feed mostly the frozen meaty foods (shrimp, cyclopees, etc) and on occasion I have thrown some flakes in. He seems to like the flakes, but I think it may have more to do with the flakes being slower as they float by.

 

[reckler]

I got a red reef lobster (clairance), I have been feeding him alot to keep him reef safe. I feed him feeder shrimp amd freeze dried brine shrimp. I make sude he gets full so he won't find one of my fish a tasty treat. I believe the red and purple lobsters are pretty much the same lobster.

 

[sandymya]

thanks I am trying to give him some krill or mysis tonight.

 

[120reefer]

Mine pretty much just eats whatever the fish don't get. Every once in a while ill take tongs and place a soaked piece of shrimp or clam near his cave but thats about it. He's a big guy.. about 3-1/4" Had him for about 8 months now with no problems so far