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...

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,...

Beautiful domestic bubble anemones. Very easy to care for. Green at the base, otherwise orange.

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...

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...

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...

Sexy Shrimp – Thor amboinensis Common name: Sexy Shrimp / Dancing Shrimp Scientific name: Thor amboinensis Origin: Indo-Pacific & Caribbean Adult size: 2–3 cm Temperament: Peaceful Minimum tank size: 30 L+ Reef safe: Yes Overview...

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...

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...

Halloween Hermit Crab   Common name: Halloween Hermit Crab Scientific name: Ciliopagurus strigatus Origin: Indo-Pacific Adult size: up to 7–8 cm (including legs) Temperament: Semi-aggressive toward other hermits Reef safe: Yes (with caution)    ...

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...

Tectus fenestratus – Algae-Grazing Top Snail Tectus fenestratus is a robust, cone-shaped top snail highly valued in marine aquaria for its effective algae-grazing behavior and durability. Native to Indo-Pacific reefs, this species spends its time...

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 Overview The Tuxedo Urchin...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Porcelain Anemone Crab is white with red spots and/or blotches of red or brown. They have very large front claws which they use to fend off potential predators. They are peaceful, and make a...

Brittle Stars are excellent detrivores and will keep excessive detritus from building up. They like to stay in caves and other dark places. These animals can be relatively fast, but grow rapidly with regular feedings...

The Blue Banded Coral Shrimp is a striking and rare cleaner shrimp species known for its vivid electric-blue body and contrasting white bands. Unlike its more common red-and-white cousin (Stenopus hispidus), Stenopus tenuirostris brings a...

Percnon planissimum is a small, flat-bodied crab that naturally inhabits rocky coastal areas and intertidal zones. This species moves quickly across rock surfaces and uses its long legs for efficient climbing.The crab primarily feeds on...

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...

Aquacultured Maxima Clam – Tridacna maxima (5cm)   Common name: Maxima Clam Scientific name: Tridacna maxima Origin: Indo-Pacific (aquacultured) Adult size: Up to 30–35 cm (usually smaller in aquariums) Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Photosynthetic (zooxanthellae) +...

Ophiomastix annulosa is a striking brittle star with alternating light and dark colors on its long limbs. It often spends its days hidden in crevices between rocks and is most active at dusk. This species...

Calcinus gaimardii is a small and active hermit crab, often used as part of a reef aquarium clean-up crew. The species is known for its brightly colored legs and constant movement over rockwork and sand....

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) The Harlequin Shrimp is a striking, blue-and-white patterned shrimp known for its highly specialized diet. It feeds almost exclusively on starfish and can help remove abundant growths of Asterina starfish from...

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...

Rock Flower Anemones thrive in varying water flow and lighting conditions, making them versatile additions to your tank. While they can tolerate different placements, they appreciate moderate water flow and a substrate like a sand...

Aquacultured Maxima Clam – Tridacna maxima (5cm)   Common name: Maxima Clam Scientific name: Tridacna maxima Origin: Indo-Pacific (aquacultured) Adult size: Up to 30–35 cm (usually smaller in aquariums) Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Photosynthetic (zooxanthellae) +...

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...

Buy 2 or more -10%! Lysmata wurdemanni – Peppermint Shrimp   A useful shrimp for a marine aquarium. Known for its ability to eat Aiptasia glass anemones.   Basic Information   Scientific name: Lysmata wurdemanni...

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

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...

Nassarius snails (Nassarius sp.) are excellent scavengers and great sand sifters. They will eat various kinds of organic material and help to aerate the Sandy substrate in your tank. Therefore, if you are looking for...

Description Pom 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....

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...

Blue Starfish (Linckia laevigata) is one of the most striking starfish species, known for its vivid blue color and smooth arms. Growing up to 30 cm, it is peaceful and completely reef-safe, making it a...

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,...

Condylactis Gigantea pink tip anemone, with long white polyps with a purple tip. Easy and great for beginners. Easy to keep Very suitable for beginners Can withstand varying water values Grows under almost all lighting...

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....

The Sally Lightfoot Crab is also known as the Nimble Spray, Short, or Urchin Crab. It has a brown body, with orange to yellow rings on the legs. It actually belongs to a family of...

Donald Duck Shrimp (Leander plumosus)   The Donald Duck shrimp is a small and unusually shaped shrimp known for its long, feather-like forelegs. This species is often found near feather duster worms, which it uses...

The Tiger Snapping Shrimp may also be called Symbiosis Shrimp and Snapping Shrimp. The body is tan with rust colored broken stripes running across the back. These beneficial shrimp will constantly move gravel making them...

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...

Summary: Small camouflaging crab that attaches macroalgae or sponges to its carapace. Reef safe with caution—may nip soft corals or zoanthids if underfed. Key Facts Scientific name: Huenia grandidierii Common names: Decorator Crab, Leaf/Spider Decorator...

The Stenopus zanzibaricus is a rarer cousin of the well-known coral banded shrimp. Instead of the classic red-and-white stripes, this species sports a golden-yellow body with translucent legs and white antennae. It's an eye-catching choice...

Echinaster Luzonicus / Red starfish, is very peaceful and eats dirt from the bottom (good cleaners). Furthermore, this starfish eats algae, flake food, Artemia, Mysis. Origin, Indian Ocean Grows to about 15 cm Eat algae...

Porcelain Anemone crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) is one of the Saltwater crabs common in the Indo-Pacific region. They are well known for their remarkable spot patterns and for being symbiotically associated with sea anemones. So, if...

A simple to keep starfish and good recycler of organic waste. He also eats flakes and frozen food. The Black Spiny Brittle Star gets up to 10 cm big and needs a tank of at...

The Porcelain Anemone Crab is white with red spots and/or blotches of red or brown. They have very large front claws which they use to fend off potential predators. They are peaceful, and make a...

The crab and the pistol crab are a symbiotic pair. They are lively individuals who eat well. The Red Banded Goby lives in symbiosis with pistol shrimps (Alpheus randalli). It's quite shy and therefore shouldn't...

Rock Flower Anemone (Epicystis crucifer) The Rock Flower Anemone is a striking and colorful sea anemone known for its wide range of colors and relatively easy care. Its flat, flower-like appearance and bright patterns make...

Yellowish Filamented Brittle Star — Ophiomastix sp. Nocturnal scavenger and micro-predator. Reef-safe. Quick facts Adult size: arm span ~15–25 cm; disc ~2–4 cm Temperament: Shy, nocturnal Reef-safe: Yes (does not harm corals) Role: Detritus cleanup,...

The Spider Conch is one of the most impressive and recognizable marine snails, famous for its long, curved “legs” and ornate shell. Its thick, sculpted body and glossy interior make it a living piece of...

A striking member of the starfish family, Nardoa novaecaledoniae is known for its chunky arms and often mottled, patterned coloration. Native to the Indo-Pacific, particularly around New Caledonia, this sea star adds a wild, natural...

The Giant Trochus snail is a true heavyweight in the clean-up crew, with adults reaching 10–12 cm in shell length. Its conical, thick shell shows wrinkled ridges and dotted patterns, often striped in brown, red,...

Salmacis urchins 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 8 - 9 cm,...

Arrow crabs/Spider crabs are useful and beautiful animals that are often part of the permanent clean-up crew of the marine aquarium. The Yellow Arrow Crab mainly eats food scraps, but it can also eat sick...

The Red Flame Scallop, also called the Flame Scallop or Red File Shell Clam, has a bright red mantle with red or white tentacles. The shell of the various Flame Scallops is covered with fine...

  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...

Geographical range, Habitat and Habits The Tiger cowrie lives in the Indo-Pacific. It is one of the most common molluscs in the ocean and occurs in large numbers over the majority of the Tropical Indo-Pacific...

Yellow nose prawn Goby lives in symbiosis with pistol shrimps (Alpheus randalli). It's quite shy and therefore shouldn't be socialized with big, hectic fish. Due to their small size (up to 4 cm) the Gobies...

Rock Flower Anemones thrive in varying water flow and lighting conditions, making them versatile additions to your tank. While they can tolerate different placements, they appreciate moderate water flow and a substrate like a sand...

The lettuce sea slug is a nudibranch that feeds on higher algae. Unlike most other sea slugs, which are specialized on a specific target species, they feed on various algae species. Its feed includes such...

The Debelius' Reef Lobster, also known as the Purple/Orange Reef Lobster, has a white to lavender body, with orange and violet spots. The elongated, flat claws which are used for threats and defense may be...

Size small (merino) The Yellow Sea Cucumber which originates from the Indian Ocean is very striking in appearance. They are bright yellow in color and have an elongated body with spikey projections. When feeding, the...

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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....

Aquacultured Maxima Clam – Tridacna maxima (5cm)   Common name: Maxima Clam Scientific name: Tridacna maxima Origin: Indo-Pacific (aquacultured) Adult size: Up to 30–35 cm (usually smaller in aquariums) Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Photosynthetic (zooxanthellae) +...

White Spot Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis)   Periclimenes brevicarpalis is a small and striking shrimp, whose translucent body is adorned with large white spots and purple-toned details. In nature, it lives in close association with...

Aquacultured Maxima Clam – Tridacna maxima (6cm)   Common name: Crocea Clam Scientific name: Tridacna Crocea Origin: Indo-Pacific (aquacultured) Adult size: Up to 30–35 cm (usually smaller in aquariums) Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Photosynthetic (zooxanthellae) +...

Emerald Crabs are excellent herbivores and scavengers. They are a valuable addition to any Reef clean up crew. Mithraculus sculptus, commonly known as the green porcelain crab or Emerald crab, is a small species of...