More lobster adventures

My poor lobster got featured in a seafood forum. It's not food! Still doing fine. The brother thinks it's a freshwater lobster i.e. a crayfish, something like a blue yabby. Dad gave him a little piece of bread to eat this morning. Yes, I know it is highly unlikely that in its natural environment it would consume flour and yeast products.

Anyway, anyone want a crayfish/lobster for his or her aquarium? My colleague said he keeps 'em, but he's got no aquarium space.

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Anonymous said…
eh...hold that lobster. Got an extra fish tank at home, will ask dad if he wants another pet. :) will let you know soon - lainey
23 January 2006 at 04:12
Little Miss Drinkalot said…
Does your lobster get along well with other animals? Does your lobster require a lot of exercise? Does your lobster suffer from nervous breakdowns or other disorders? ... Sorry, have been watching too many "Animal Rescue" programs.
23 January 2006 at 12:28
7-8 said…
If I had a sea animal in a tank I'd probably keep a hi fi next to the tank and put the "Jaws" soundtrack on repeat, nasty little bugger tham I am.
24 January 2006 at 01:11
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