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?! Unfortunately, most sea star species are unfortunately actually not suitable for life in our reef tanks. One of the tentative exceptions is the genus Fromia, including the common red Fromia starfish (F. milleporella). Although these stars are still not easy to keep alive in captivity, experienced … 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
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
5 Crabs for Your Aquarium The world of saltwater fishkeeping is filled with weird, wacky and wonderful creatures. Among our personal favorites here at FantaSEA are crabs. Although not all crabs are reef safe, they’re so funky that they’re hard to pass up! Keep reading to find out 5 of our favorite aquarium crabs for … Read more
Weirdo alert! If you’re looking for an unusual crustacean addition to your marine aquarium, you’ve found it. Let us introduce you to this spindly number: the arrow crab. With its extremely long, spindly legs and a unicorn-like horn on its head, this crab is hard to overlook. Keep reading for everything you need to know … Read more
Looking to get into the shrimp hobby or expand your aquarium shrimp collection? If you’ve never kept crystal red shrimp, consider them for your next project. These dwarf shrimp are Caridina cf. cantonensis varieties, also known as red bee shrimp. Their candy cane pattern adds a great splash of color to your aquarium and the … Read more
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