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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Snails are not only fun but also very useful in most marine aquariums, as they will usually be the first inhabitants as part of the cleanup crew. The Turbo Snail grows to about 5 cm...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...