Banded Trochus Snail — Trochus histrio Efficient film-algae grazer. Reef-safe. Quick facts Size: 3–5 cm shell Temperament: Peaceful Reef-safe: Yes Role: Film algae, diatoms, light cyano grazer Self-righting: Usually can flip itself over Aquarium requirements...

The Cleaner Shrimp is one of the most iconic and useful invertebrates for marine aquariums. Recognizable by its red-and-white body and long white antennae, it provides natural cleaning services by removing parasites and dead tissue...

Gold Ring Cowrie – Cypraea annulus Common name: Gold Ring Cowrie Scientific name: Cypraea annulus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: 2–3 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Omnivore / Grazer Minimum tank size: 60 L+ Reef safe: With...

Turbo Snail – Turbo brunneus Common name: Turbo Brunneus / Brown Turbo Snail Scientific name: Turbo brunneus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: 3–5 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Herbivore Minimum tank size: 60 L+ Reef safe: Yes...

Dwarf Hermit Crab – Calcinus sp.   Common name: Dwarf Hermit Crab Scientific name: Calcinus sp. Origin: Indo-Pacific (varies by species) Adult size: 2–4 cm (depending on species) Temperament: Generally peaceful Minimum tank size: 40...

Hienoja kotimaisia kuplavuokkoja. Erittäin helppohoitoisia. Oranssi-vihreä pinkeillä tipeillä.

This crab has electrifying blue legs with black banding, and its antennae stand out with its bright orange color. This tiny crab lives in abandoned snail or triton shells, or it may resort to attacking...

Indian Babylon — Babylonia zeylanica Carnivorous sand-burrowing whelk. Not an algae eater. Quick facts Size: 5–7 cm shell length Temperament: Peaceful but predatory Reef-safe: With corals; may eat small snails, worms, clams Role: Meaty-waste scavenger,...

Tuxedo Urchin – Mespilia globulus   Common name: Tuxedo Urchin Scientific name: Mespilia globulus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: 5–7 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Herbivore Minimum tank size: 80–100 L+ Reef safe: Yes     ---...

Sand Sifting Starfish – Archaster typicus   Common name: Sand Sifting Starfish Scientific name: Archaster typicus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: 12–15 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Detritivore / Microfauna feeder Minimum tank size: 200 L+ (mature...

Banded Coral Shrimp – Stenopus hispidus   Common name: Banded Coral Shrimp / Boxer Shrimp Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: Up to 6–8 cm (including claws) Temperament: Semi-aggressive / territorial Minimum tank...

Paguristes cadenati - Common name: Red Reef Hermit Crab. They are excellent detritivores. It is important to place empty shells in the aquarium, as the hermit crab will look for a larger shell as it grows....

Heart Urchin – Maretia planulata Common name: Heart Urchin Scientific name: Maretia planulata Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: 6–10 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Detritivore Minimum tank size: 200 L+ (mature sand bed) Reef safe: Yes Overview...

DescriptionPom Pom Crabs are an interesting and reef safe addition to any size aquarium. However, in order to actually be able to watch this critter in action a smaller nano sized aquarium is suggested. It...

Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) is one of the most striking ornamental shrimps, with its deep red body and white spots. Peaceful and reef-safe, it makes an excellent addition to community aquariums. Growing up to about...

Sea Hare – Dolabella auricularia Common name: Sea Hare Scientific name: Dolabella auricularia Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: Up to 20–30 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Herbivore Minimum tank size: 200 L+ Reef safe: Yes Overview The...

Echinometra Mathaei (Sea Urchin) are interesting and very useful animals for the marine aquarium. It is an algae eater and is therefore often used for algae infestations. This sea urchin grows to about 15 cm,...

  These urchins are very effective algae eaters, and will eat anything from coralline algae to green hair algae.Sea urchins must not be kept in an aquarium with few algae, as they may starve to death.  Sea...

Nassarius Snail – Nassarius sp. Common name: Nassarius Snail Scientific name: Nassarius sp. Origin: Indo-Pacific / Caribbean (varies by species) Adult size: 1–3 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Scavenger / Carnivorous detritivore Minimum tank size: 40...