Slipper Lobster – Scyllarides sp. – Small

Slipper Lobsters (Scyllarides sp.) are wide and have flattened heads and specialized claws. They are reef safe, but are not recommended for such environments due to their digging habits and potential size. They are best housed singly in a large species tank. These lobsters are cooler water species and temperature should be closely monitored. Their specialized digging claws allow them to scavenge for meaty foods.

Lobsters available in the aquarium trade vary in size but generally have very similar temperaments. The smaller species are commonly referred to as the \