lobsters

i have 2 elec blue lobsters taht are in a freshwater tank.. i was inquiring if i could acclimate them as you do with fidler crabs.... i would like to add those into my saltwater tank if ican....i was also wondering if fidler crabs breed in saltwater as one lfs told me they cant.... if thats the case how do they reproduce in the ocean lol..........mufassa

 

from what ive heard only a few select crayfish can live in saltwater.
ive heard Procambarus clarkii can survive for a little while. you have Procambarus alleni,
so it probably would survive for a little while but doubtfully live their full time.
in general crayfish wont survive in anything with more then a little bit of salinity.

this is assuming this is your animal Aquarium Lore: Blue Lobster / Blue Crayfish
many things are called blue lobsters

 

ok they appear to b the blue crayfish so i was mistold of them so no to the saltwater...now 2 of my local lfs are tellin me that the fidler crabs wont survive long in the salt water tank and that they need a way out of water... is this so... i do have a male and a female both of wich are in my saltwater tank.... what to do what to do....Needless to say the lfs store i got them from called me a liar and that i didn't get them there until i told them exactly wich tank and what all i got that day.... help with any info is greatly appreciated

 

The fiddler crabs found in pet stores are most likely semi-terrestrial brackish crabs, which means they need some salt in their water as well as access to air and dry land. Unfortunately, many pet stores keep fiddlers in a freshwater aquatic set up, and recommend the same to new owners. They may do fine in a fresh water and fully aquatic set up for weeks, but will eventually become weak and die. If possible, find a store that keeps them in brackish water, or wait for a new shipment so their time spent in fresh water is minimal. Look for crabs that are active and have all their legs and claws.