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...

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...

Algae and detritus grazer. Reef-safe. Quick facts Size: 1–3 cm shell length Temperament: Peaceful Reef-safe: Yes Role: Film algae, diatom, and detritus control Care level: Easy Aquarium requirements Tank: ≥ 30 l; mature rockwork recommended....

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...

The Astralium calcar, also called the spiny star snail, is one of the most effective and hardy algae eaters for marine aquariums. What makes it truly unique is its ability to consume the problematic red bush...

Striped Cleaner Shrimp – Lysmata kuekenthali Common name: Kuekenthals Cleaner Shrimp / Striped Shrimp Scientific name: Lysmata kuekenthali Adult size: 5–6 cm Minimum tank size: 50 L+ Temperament: Peaceful Reef safe: Yes Overview The Striped...

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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...

Calcinus gaimardii on pieni ja aktiivinen erakkorapu, jota käytetään usein osana riutta-akvaarion siivoustiimiä. Laji tunnetaan kirkkaanvärisistä jaloistaan ja jatkuvasta liikkeestään kivikossa ja hiekalla. Erakkorapu syö levää, detritusta ja muuta orgaanista jätettä, mikä auttaa pitämään akvaarion...

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     ---...

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...

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...

Sea urchins are often used to keep various algae at bay.  They are very effective algae eaters, and will eat anything from coralline algae to green hair algae.Sea urchins must not be kept in an...

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...

The beneficial Fighting Conch is not as aggressive as its name implies. Though a male Fighting Conch can be territorial towards other males of its own kind, the Fighting Conch is peaceful towards other tankmates....

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...

Strawberry Conch – Conomurex luhuanus Common name: Strawberry Conch Scientific name: Conomurex luhuanus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: 6–8 cm Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Omnivore / Detritivore Minimum tank size: 100 L+ Reef safe: Yes Overview The...

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,...

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...