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 can...

The lettuce sea slug is a nudibranch that feeds on higher algae. Unlike most other sea slugs, which are specilized 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...

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

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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...

The Dolabella auricularia, or Sea Hare, is a gentle, algae-grazing sea slug famous for its unusual, rounded body and curious rabbit-like shape. This peaceful invertebrate is a powerhouse against nuisance algae, especially hair algae, and...

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...

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,...

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,...

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 bed...

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 bed...