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...

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...

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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Donald Duck Shrimp (Leander plumosus)   Donald duck shrimp on pieni ja erikoisen näköinen katkarapu, joka tunnetaan pitkistä, höyhenmäisistä eturaajoistaan. Laji esiintyy usein putkimatojen (feather duster worms) läheisyydessä ja käyttää niitä suojanaan.   Ominaisuudet  ...

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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...

Ophiomastix annulosa on näyttävä käärmetähti, jonka pitkissä raajoissa vuorottelevat vaaleat ja tummat värit. Se viettää päivänsä usein kivien koloissa piilossa ja liikkuu aktiivisimmin hämärän aikaan. Laji toimii akvaariossa tehokkaana pohjan siivoojana syöden ylimääräistä ruokaa ja...

Rock Flower Anemone (Epicystis crucifer) Rock Flower Anemone on näyttävä ja värikäs merivuokko, joka tunnetaan erityisesti laajasta värikirjostaan ja suhteellisen helposta hoidettavuudestaan. Sen litteä, kukkamainen ulkonäkö ja kirkkaat kuviot tekevät siitä suositun valinnan riutta-akvaarioon. Tämä...

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,...