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Sexy Anemone Shrimp
General information The Sexy Anemone Shrimp is named for its unusual body movements. When walking, Thor amboinensis sways its abdomen back and forth with exotic flair. In addition to this fascinating behavior, the Sexy Anemone Shrimp is also uniquely dressed in a reddish brown body dotted with brilliant white spots. These characteristics make the Sexy…
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Brown Leg Hermit Crab
General information Clibanarius vittatus, also known as the thin-stripe hermit crab, has a soft abdomen and lives inside the empty shells of mollusks that protect it. It has small legs called chelipeds that are covered with hair-like structures. Its body is dark green or brown with streaks of white. It can grow up to 10…
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Sea Hare
General information The body of the Dwarf Sea Hare is a combination of speckles and patterns. The location of its rhinophores (organ used to smell) and its oral tentacles make it look a bit like a rabbit, hence its common name. If it becomes startled, it may release a purple dye to repel attacking fish….
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Knobby Fancy Brittle Sea Star
General information The Knobby Fancy Brittle Sea Star, or Chain-Link Brittle Star, has a very small red central disc which may have variable patterns. The long, elegant arms are fringed with fancy paddle-shaped spines and among shorter sharp spines. It is nocturnal and often hides under rocks during the day. At night, it comes out…
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Venus Anemone Shrimp
General information The Venus Anemone Shrimp is a commensal shrimp commonly found living on sea anemones, and hard corals such as Heliofungia sp. and Euphyllia sp. Their near transparency allows Venus Anemone Shrimp to virtually disappear within their surroundings, making them a hidden treasure to find in reef aquariums. They are well-suited for smaller nano-style…
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Banded Trochus Snail
General information The Banded Trochus is easy to care for and very adept at working as your aquarium's cleanup crew. The Banded Trochus Snail normally has a black foot that is an off white/tan color on the underside of the foot. It boasts a pale gray, top- or pyramid-shaped shell. Thanks to the maroon stripes…
