If you’ve been following our blog for a bit, you’ll know we love invertebrates. We love shrimp, we love crabs, and heck, we even love the ugly peanut worm. Today, we’re putting the spotlight on one of the most wacky members of the crab department: the tiny pom pom crab of the genus Lybia. Keep … Read more
When it comes to planning their aquarium, most people think about what fish and corals they’re going to add. But don’t forget to consider smaller creatures as well: invertebrates galore in the marine world, often amazingly colored and useful. We’re personally particularly fond of saltwater aquarium shrimp, many of which are docile and reef-safe. Let’s … Read more
Looking for an uncommon invertebrate to add to your reef aquarium? We’ve got just the shrimp for you! The Pederson cleaner shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni) isn’t nearly as popular in the aquarium trade as some other shrimp species, but it’s actually a fascinating choice and can make a great addition to peaceful reef set-ups. Keep reading … Read more
Why hello there! Long-time aquarists will know that hermit crabs are often colorful, but Ciliopagurus strigatus really takes the cake. Better known as the Halloween hermit crab, this popular aquarium invertebrate’s red and orange stripes are pretty difficult to overlook. Let’s go into everything you need to know about the Halloween hermit crab and keeping … Read more
Looking for a fun crustacean to add to your reef aquarium? Or trying to choose the right inhabitants for a nano saltwater set-up? The porcelain anemone crab may just be the perfect species for your tank! Reef-safe and docile, these anemone dwellers are one of the more well-behaved crab species for the aquarium. Keep reading … Read more
Looking to add a starfish to your aquarium? Funnily enough, your best option isn’t actually a true starfish, although it’s definitely similar enough. Serpent starfish are much easier to care for than other sea star species and a much better choice for the majority of aquarists. Today, we’re talking banded serpent starfish (Ophiolepis suberba), one … Read more
Nothing screams ‘marine aquarium’ quite like starfish, does it?! As mentioned in our list of aquarium-proof sea stars, though, most species are unfortunately actually not suitable for life in our reef tanks. One of the tentative exceptions is the genus Fromia, of which the red Fromia starfish (Fromia milleporella) is among the most common. Although … Read more
Aurelia aurita, also known as the moon jellyfish, is a common fixture in public aquariums and, in these days, even in special home jellyfish tanks. While seeing these translucent saucers float about their tank, you might wonder: What does a moon jellyfish eat? It doesn’t exactly look like it has much of anything inside, let … Read more
We’ve already discussed a whole bunch of different types of invertebrates over here at FantaSEA. None of them are quite as spectacular-looking or wacky as the topic of this care guide, though: the harlequin shrimp. Keep reading for everything you need to know about harlequin shrimp and their care! Name (Common, Scientific) Harlequin shrimp, painted … Read more
If you’re looking for a colorful addition to your saltwater aquarium, the coral banded shrimp might be a good choice for you. Scientifically known as Stenopus hispidus, this one gets its common name from its red-and-white striped body and claws. A colorful and fascinating addition to the aquarium! Keep reading for everything you need to … Read more
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