Lobster Life Blog

Farmingdale State College: From Concept to Classroom 

One could argue this project was 18,000 years in the making.  Likely being formed by the result of glacial water…

Algae In a Lobster Tank and How to Control It

We’ve all seen it. In fact if you’re reading this article you’re challenged with an excessive amount right now and…

A Presentation at C.A.S.A. by Tom Olsen(Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials)

On May 9, I had the pleasure of speaking to the C.A.S.A (Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug…

“Crazing” — What Is It?

Does your tank look like this?  Stress crazing, which appears as an area of tiny micro-cracks, occasionally shows up in…

Maintaining Your Lobster Tank During the Holidays

The busiest season for seafood sales is upon us! Everything you’ve worked for throughout the year comes to fruition during…

Lobster Tank Maintenance

Is your lobster tank suddenly running warm? Does the water tend to get cloudy often? Do you  suddenly find that…

What to Expect Now That Your New Tank is Up and Running

New Tank Syndrome aka, “The Break in Period” In established tanks, just as in nature, toxic ammonia from lobster waste…

Soft Shell Lobsters

Lobsters go through many changes in their lives. Alike most species in the world, lobsters grow throughout their lifetime. In…

Bacterial Bloom

WHAT IS IT? Bacterial blooms are extremely common, especially in newly set up lobster tanks, or in those where overstocking…

“I’m Out of Salt”

“Can I use kosher salt, Epsom salt, or traditional table salt?” We get asked this question many times, especially in…