Saltwater

  • Banded Coral Shrimp

    General information The Banded Coral Shrimp, also known as the Banded Cleaner Shrimp, is a well-known inhabitant of tropical coral reefs. The coral banded shrimp is a shrimp-like decapod, but not a true shrimp. It is a member of the family, Stenopodidae and the genus, Stenopus. The scientific name of this decapod crustacean is Stenopus hispidus. It is also…

  • Blue Legged Hermit Crab

    General information The Clibanarius tricolor is a hermit crab that has blue legs with red banding and reaches up to 3/4″ (2 centimeters) in size. This species is very popular, especially to aquarium home trades. Its environment inhabits intertidal zones where they feed upon detritus and algae. They are more active during nighttime than daylight hours….

  • Green Lettuce Sea Slug

    General information The Lettuce Sea Slug is an unusual and entertaining addition to the reef aquarium. It has highly folded parapodia (side appendages), which give it a ruffled appearance similar to lettuce. The Lettuce Sea Slug is captivating not only for its interesting shape but also for its purposeful and comical manner in which it…

  • Fancy Red Brittle Sea Star

    General information The Red Fancy Brittle Sea Star has a very small red central disc which may have variable patterns. The long spiny, red arms are fringed with white or black spines. It is nocturnal and often hides under rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus and small organisms. It…

  • Pederson Cleaner Shrimp

    General information The Pederson cleaner shrimp, also known as the Caribbean Anemone Shrimp is endemic to strictly the Western part of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean oceans at depths of 10-60 feet. They are a clear brown color with beautiful purple and blue markings on the body and long white antennae. Their front claws are very…

  • Nassarius Snail

    General information The Nassarius Snail is a little snail with a big appetite. This hungry critter glides through your aquarium foraging for food. The Nassarius Snail is an efficient scavenger and detritus eater and is the perfect member of your reef aquarium cleanup crew. A small group of Nassarius Snails will clear detritus, uneaten food,…

  • Red Ball Sponge

    General information The Red Ball Sponge and members of this genus are found in a wide variety of colors such as red, yellow, and orange. The Red Ball Sponge requires a strong current and excellent water conditions. All sponges, including the Red Ball Sponge, will require some very special care to survive in the home…