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...

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...

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 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....

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 death.  Sea...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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

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...