question about Purple Lobster

[logen32]

hey i saw this guy at a lfs, and would love to get one, though my question is would he be okay in a 29 gallon reef with little fish inside, or would he end up killing them?
Thank you

 

[logen32]

also i want to put in 2 cleaner shrimp in there.

 

[happyhourh]

They are opportunistic feeders and get pretty big so I wouldnt put one in a 29 gal. I'd go for a unique pistol shrimp in its place if I were you.

 

[mb2007]

I had one of those cute guys. A couple of days after I got it, I found half of my cleaner shrimp gone sitting right next to the lobster. The shrimp was twice the size of the lobster.

 

[logen32]

thanks i'll stay away

 

[rappa]

mine hasn't touched a thing in my tank in 2 years. I have even had scooter blennys that sleep right next to him.

 

[cgj]

yeah mine is very docile and extremely shy. he dislikes the shrimp and charges mine if they get too close.