Q&A for How to Create Lobster Farms

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

Do they have to have salt water?

Community Answer

Yes, because lobsters are salt water animals and won't be able to live without the salt.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 4 Helpful 26
Question

How long does it take for a lobster to mature?

Community Answer

On average, it takes a Maine lobster about 5 to 7 years to grow to weigh one pound.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 29 Helpful 29
Question

Can I farm and raise lobsters in Ecuador near the sea or southern coast?

Community Answer

It depends on the species. Since it is warmer there, you may want to try to raise the Spiny Lobster, since it lives in warm water. However, you will need to research its growth stages, diets, and other needs in order to increase the probability of survival.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 5 Helpful 15
Question

How much does it cost to raise a lobster?

Bella & Dora

Community Answer

Actually, a lot. Lobsters are sensitive and you must give them special care and have special equipment.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 8 Helpful 9
Question

What do I need to do to breed sea water crayfish and lobsters?

Community Answer

There are many things you could need but you would have to describe your exact scenario a little better to be able to properly point you in the right direction to have your operation up and running in no time.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 15 Helpful 16
Question

I had an outdoor rooftop area without any shelter. Is it necessary for my trough to be under shelter, or can I leave it in the open (subject to rain and sunshine)?

Zaru Is A Derp

Community Answer

It depends on where you live. If you can expect rain or unusually hot days at least once or twice a week you should probably get a rooftop for that area. If you live in a calmer area where rain only occurs once or twice a month and weather is optimal, I don't see a need for a roof.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3
Question

I live in Jamaica and I would love to open a small to medium scale lobster farm. I don't know all the equipment needed though so could I have some help with that?

Brookstar

Community Answer

You will need big tanks with sea water and rocks.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 33 Helpful 1
Question

Can I open a lobster farm in Iowa?

Community Answer

No. Iowa is not near the sea. Lobsters aren't native in the lakes in Iowa.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 14 Helpful 0
Question

How long does it take for a lobster to reach harvest size?

Community Answer

It takes lobsters an average of 5 to 7 years (depending on the water temperature) to grow to legal size, and they grow more slowly as they get larger. Therefore a lobster that weighs 3 pounds is an estimated 15-20 years old, and a 25 pound lobster would be approximately 75-100 years old.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 2
Question

How long does it take to create a lobster farm?

Community Answer

On average, it takes a Maine lobster about 5 to 7 years to grow to weigh one pound.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 5 Helpful 2