Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster
Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster
**Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster: A Dazzling Addition to Your Reef**
The Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster is a captivating and unique invertebrate that brings a splash of vibrant orange to any reef aquarium. Known for its striking appearance and intriguing behavior, this lobster is a must-have for hobbyists seeking to add a touch of the extraordinary to their aquatic environment.
**Why Choose the Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster?**
With its bold orange hue and distinctive slipper-shaped carapace, this lobster is more than just an eye-catching addition to your tank. It is also renowned for its peaceful nature and compatibility with a variety of tank mates, making it an excellent choice for community reef setups.
**Care Level & Requirements**
**Care Level**: Moderate
**Temperament**: Peaceful
**Minimum Tank Size**: 30+ gallons
**Diet**: Omnivore - opportunistic feeder
**Reef Safe**: Yes, with caution
**Water Parameters**:
- Temperature: 72-78°F
- pH: 8.1-8.4
- Specific Gravity: 1.023-1.025
**Feeding and Compatibility**
The Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster is an omnivore, thriving on a varied diet that includes meaty foods like shrimp and squid, as well as high-quality pellet or flake foods. It will also scavenge for detritus, helping to keep your aquarium clean.
This lobster is generally reef safe and can coexist peacefully with fish and other invertebrates. However, it's important to note that it may sometimes prey on smaller, slow-moving tank mates, so exercise caution when selecting companions.
**What to Expect**
Upon introducing the Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster to your reef, you'll be captivated by its methodical movements as it explores the tank. Its peaceful demeanor and low-maintenance care requirements make it an ideal addition for both experienced hobbyists and newcomers looking to enhance the diversity of their marine environment.
Transform your reef aquarium into a vivid underwater landscape with the Dozer Orange Slipper Lobster, a creature as distinctive as it is delightful.
Feeding & Diet
Feeding & Diet
An opportunistic omnivore, the Pithos Crab will scavenge detritus, uneaten food, and algae — making it a natural cleanup crew member. Supplement with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp or pellets 2–3x per week if natural food sources are limited.
Care & Water Parameters
Care & Water Parameters
The Pithos Crab thrives in stable, well-maintained reef conditions. Target parameters: temperature 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026 SG, pH 8.1–8.4, and alkalinity 8–12 dKH. A mature, established tank of at least 20 gallons is recommended.
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Reef & Tank Compatibility
Generally considered reef-safe. The Pithos Crab coexists well with most corals and peaceful fish. Use caution with very small invertebrates or slow-moving tankmates. Provide ample rockwork and hiding spots to reduce territorial behavior.
Size & Growth
Size & Growth
Pithos Crabs are typically shipped at 0.5–1.5 inches. They are slow-growing and generally remain small, making them well-suited for nano and mid-size reef systems.
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All livestock ships with heat or cold packs as needed and is packaged for safe transit. We stand behind a live arrival guarantee — if your animal arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo. See our full DOA policy for claim details.
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