Blue Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor)

Scavenger that likes to sift through sand for detritus. Will eat small and medium sized fish. Nocturnal feeder. Be careful with copper-based medication and extreme nitrate levels.

Diet: Omnivore.

Behavior: The Panulirus versicolor is generally aggressive toward other tankmates.

Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78 F).

Care: Many consider the Panulirus versicolor a low-maintenance specimen. Not venomous.

Size: The Spiny Blue Lobster may grow to 14 inches.

Color: The Spiny Blue Lobster has a blue, blue/black color.

Feeding: It likes to eat Eats meaty bits of seafood and fish. _____________________________________________________________________________________