Considering a Blue Lobster

meyerhaus · 03-08-2006, 12:04 PM

I am considering buying a Blue Hammers for my 38 gallon community tank. Would someone who knows more than I about their behaviour let me know if any of these fish would likely fall prey to those little pincers:

Cardinal Tetras
Red-eye Tetras
Corys
Rubber Plecos
Pineapple Swordtails
Painted Platys
One friendly Crowntail Betta

I just love how they look. I have a nice, vacant hiding rock that he could inhabit and a hardy 2.5" subtrate.

THANKS,
Jon

Damon · 03-08-2006, 12:20 PM

They eat sleeping fish............

meyerhaus · 03-08-2006, 12:45 PM

That's not good...how about a Flower or Glass shrimp? Do they have any homicidal tendencies?

fishfreaks · 03-08-2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpte

They eat sleeping fish............

I'm with Simpte on this one

cheseboy · 03-08-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meyerhaus

That's not good...how about a Flower or Glass shrimp? Do they have any homicidal tendencies?

No definitely not, in fact I would recommend it. One thing though I have heard some stores sell very cheap Amazon long prawned shrimp as glass shrimp. These things will attack fish. If you are considering getting a glass shrimp and it has long arms go somewhere else.

meyerhaus · 03-09-2006, 09:36 AM

Thanks cheseboy! I will definately keep that in mind. We have some very reliable and knowledgable aquaria stores in Cincinnati, so it should not be a problem.

Damon · 03-09-2006, 10:54 AM

A fellow Ohioan! Many good store in the Cincinnati area (Cincinnati Discus being one of my favorite).

meyerhaus · 03-09-2006, 03:13 PM

If only I had a tank for some Discus...not to mention the money. You can't beat House of Tropicals...but if you go in there you will end up having 30 tanks in your house.

I stick to the Jack's in Western Hills, Monfort Aquarium, and Delhi Pet Center.

03-08-2006, 12:04 PM	#1
meyerhaus I flare at the mirror... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 29 Posts: 181	Considering a Blue Lobster I am considering buying a Blue Hammers for my 38 gallon community tank. Would someone who knows more than I about their behaviour let me know if any of these fish would likely fall prey to those little pincers: Cardinal Tetras Red-eye Tetras Corys Rubber Plecos Pineapple Swordtails Painted Platys One friendly Crowntail Betta I just love how they look. I have a nice, vacant hiding rock that he could inhabit and a hardy 2.5" subtrate. THANKS, Jon

03-08-2006, 12:20 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	They eat sleeping fish............ __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

03-08-2006, 12:45 PM	#3
meyerhaus I flare at the mirror... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 29 Posts: 181	That's not good...how about a Flower or Glass shrimp? Do they have any homicidal tendencies? __________________ Jon ~~~ *55~38~30~lots-o-10s~lots-o-Bettas!*

03-09-2006, 09:36 AM	#6
meyerhaus I flare at the mirror... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 29 Posts: 181	Thanks cheseboy! I will definately keep that in mind. We have some very reliable and knowledgable aquaria stores in Cincinnati, so it should not be a problem. __________________ Jon ~~~ *55~38~30~lots-o-10s~lots-o-Bettas!*

03-09-2006, 10:54 AM	#7
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03-09-2006, 03:13 PM	#8
meyerhaus I flare at the mirror... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 29 Posts: 181	If only I had a tank for some Discus...not to mention the money. You can't beat House of Tropicals...but if you go in there you will end up having 30 tanks in your house. I stick to the Jack's in Western Hills, Monfort Aquarium, and Delhi Pet Center. __________________ Jon ~~~ *55~38~30~lots-o-10s~lots-o-Bettas!*

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