I recently (5 days ago) added a blue lobster, approx size 2 inches, to my cichlid based aquarium. My Jack Demsey somehow managed to knock of the skimmer of the filter tube and somehow the lobster got inside. Its a high powered filter, so I am assuming the suction aided in his entrapment....
Initially, I thought the cichlids ate the lobster when I noticed he disappeared. 2 days later I woke to find my tank very cloudy. I instantly went to clean the filters and tank. Upon removing the tube, the lobster fell out. Unfortunately, he lost both claws and a hind leg.
Prior to this incident the lobster was extremely active and now just sits in the corner of the tank. He has not moved for a few days now. He seems to be eating as the food I drop to him disappears and the cichlids do not disturb the lobster. I have also noticed position changes and redness on his sides that were not there before.
I can not find valuable information on the blue lobster. I know not to remove the molted shell as the lobster will eat and I know the right diet for health and growth. What I don't know is... Will he survive the filter mishap? Will his claws grow back? Will loosing the claws trigger a molt? Should I move the lobster to a solitude tank? The filter did not kill the lobster, I feel I should give the lobster the best odds possible.
Thanks for the help.
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