General information The Yellow Fancy Brittle Sea Star of the Ophiarachna genus has a very small olive green central disc which may have variable patterns. The long spiny, yellow 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…
General information The Indian Sea Star is one of the more common of the Fromia species. Their patterns and colors make them one of the most striking of all the sea stars. The coloration of the Indian Sea Stars range from a deep red to orange, and both the central disc and the arms are…
General information The Tile Sea Star, or Marble Starfish, is one of the more common of the Fromia species, its coloration making it one of the most striking of all the sea stars. Its central disc will have an orange to deep red color, while its arms have cream-colored spots with a red edging. It…
General information The color of the Orange Sea Star, or Starfish, may range from orange to red. It can have a variety of surface textures depending upon the locale. Some Echinaster Sea Stars have 6 arms. It prefers a sandy, coral rubble substrate, or, especially live rock with algae. It moves over the surface, eating…
General information The Burgundy Sea Star is a deep purple to magenta color, and has long cylindrical arms, sometimes having six instead of five. It prefers a well-lit aquarium with a sandy, coral rubble substrate, and live rock. It will move over the rock searching for small microbes and other bits of common detritus to…
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….
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…
General information The Debelius' Reef Lobster has a white to a lavender body, with orange and violet spots. The elongated, flat claws which are used for threats and defense may be purple, as well. An ideal environment should have a thick gravel bed for burrowing, and rocks for hiding, as well as live rock on…