Red Crayfish, Koura, Red Rock Lobster

• A reddish crustacean with long antenna. Weighs around 8kg fully grown.

• Scientific Name: Jasus Edwardsii
• Habitat: Commonly found on reefs and areas of rough seabed throughout the country
• Temperament: Destructive; will knock over anything in its path. Occasionally spooks and swims away at speed damaging itself and anything it connects with
• Tank Age/Maturity: 1000 litres and at least six months
• Diet: Will accept any shellfish and meat that it finds
• Threatened Species: N/A
• Special Requirements: A cave and suitable glued together rockwork is required as well as a large skimmer as these are messy animals. Will eat anything with a shell. Keeping water quality up at moulting time is very important
• Endemic: N/A
• Size: 60cm