Blue Lobster addition to my tank. Any advice?

I will be adding a blue lobster to my tank this weekend, I feel I have done enough research but doesn't hurt if anyone has 1st hand experience and can offer any tips?
Thank you.

 

Croeso welcome to fishlore joy
We don't know what research you've done but probably covered most things, acclimate like you do fish, clean water is a must for crayfish they also need hiding places for security and moulting, it may be good if you come back with what your not sure with however trivial and z photo of your tank

 

Croeso welcome to fishlore joy
We don't know what research you've done but probably covered most things, acclimate like you do fish, clean water is a must for crayfish they also need hiding places for security and moulting, it may be good if you come back with what your not sure with however trivial and z photo of your tank

Hi, My tank is my current photograph there are caves and rockery areas so hiding is available. I try to make sure the water is as best it can regular water changes and testing as per.
Do I need to feed it anything in particular? I know these guys are filter feeders and will eat most of the leftover food but is there anything in particular I should be adding. Anything I should avoid putting in with it,
Thanks

 

Can you clarify Blue lobster as there are blue lobster/crayfish that are not filter feeders

 

Can you clarify Blue lobster as there are blue lobster/crayfish that are not filter feeders

This is the picture of the little guy doubt it will help I'm picking it up Friday ... Lady in the store advised it was a filter feeder

 

Sorry she don't know what she's talking about its a crayfish , filter feeders don't have claws. Nevertheless you won't bd disappointed these guys are great, the two front claws you can see are used to hold and RIP their food apart, get some small algae wafers and also feed cooked broccoli, spinach, kale, but make sure the kale and broccolI are fully cooked this will give him the calcium needed to condition his shell for moulting, feed every day in small amounts, you can put some cheap plants in if you like fof him to dig up and rip apart then eat. That tank is ideal

 

I kind of disagree with the idea that "clean water is a must for crays", but I would addendum that to read that they're sensitive to water chemistry and keeping the ammonia, nitrates and metals down is what to truly look out for. Water clarity is never something I personally strive for. I do avoid cloudiness, but a healthy aquarium can be a bit dirty in appearance.

 

Sorry she don't know what she's talking about its a crayfish , filter feeders don't have claws. Nevertheless you won't bd disappointed these guys are great, the two front claws you can see are used to hold and RIP their food apart, get some small algae wafers and also feed cooked broccoli, spinach, kale, but make sure the kale and broccolI are fully cooked this will give him the calcium needed to condition his shell for moulting, feed every day in small amounts, you can put some cheap plants in if you like fof him to dig up and rip apart then eat. That tank is ideal

Thank you we always have kale in abundance that's what we feed the bunnies!! I am really looking to adding this into my tank. Thanks for the advice, much appreciated

 

Got the little guy in this weekend ... its fascinating to watch it has created new tunnels in the tank under rocks can't stop watching it lol

 

Is she feeding

 

Is she feeding

I'm struggling to know for sure ... she seems happy strolling around the tank like it owns the place there is a piece of kale wedge down which it seems to have picked at but will check again in the morning

 

Is she feeding

I have now created a feeding tube out of a 2litre lemonade bottle to make sure its getting food ... the Mollies were stealing any food and trying to judge where the pellets were gonna lads is a science in its self. Cray has been visibly feeding a lot better and seems to be thriving. The things we do for our passion!!!