Spotted a tiny, starfish-like creature seeming to “walk” across your tank using a multitude of long, spindly and seemingly hairy arms? Or maybe you’ve noticed said spindly arms sticking out of your live rock? Fear not. It’s not an alien, just a micro brittle starfish! Micro brittle stars can hitchhike their way into your aquarium … Read more
Hey, reef keeper! If you’re reading this, you probably woke up one morning to find an uninvited mini starfish in your tank (or maybe two, or even ten). We all know the drill: various creatures can hitchhike their way into our tanks on live rock or coral. Some are welcome additions, others can wreak havoc. … Read more
Woke up to find your reef tank overrun with small, brownish to translucent anemones? You’re not the first: it has happened, or will happen, to almost every aquarist at some point. That’s why today in FantaSEA’s Friend or Foe series, we’re discussing Aiptasia anemones and what to do about them. Are these anemones bad? Should … Read more
If you’re new to the marine aquarium hobby, it can be a surprise to suddenly find a colorful anemone in your tank. Is it good news? Or should it be removed because it’s bad for your system? Today in FantaSEA Aquariums’ Friend or Foe series: the majano anemone. Keep reading for everything you need to … Read more
If you’ve been a marine aquarist for a while, you’ll know that all sorts of critters can pop up in your aquarium, invited or not. Live rock and other items may harbor all sorts of hitchhikers, which are up to you to identify if you encounter them. How do you know which ones are harmful … Read more
If you’ve been following the FantaSEA blog for a while, you’ll know that there are plenty of critters out there that can show up in your aquarium uninvited. That’s why we’ve got the Aquarium Friend or Foe section! Today’s creature feature: spirorbid worms. Are they useful guests or unwanted pests? Keep reading for everything you … Read more
If you’re an avid marine fishkeeper, you’ll know that live rock can contain a wide range of critters that might show their face over time. Some of these hitchhikers are considered unwanted visitors, while others are seen as neutral or even beneficial to your aquatic ecosystem. We get calls all the time asking about uninvited … Read more
If you’ve been following our blog posts, for a while, you’ll know that there are all sorts of strange critters that might show up in your aquarium. Some, like spaghetti worms and peanut worms, are unsightly but not harmful. Others, like those on the list of unwanted aquarium hitchhikers, are another story! Today we’re discussing … Read more
Anyone who’s been keeping reef aquariums for a while can tell you that plenty of things pop up in saltwater aquariums that they never intentionally put in there. It’s usually just part of the fun, although sometimes it can be a headache (unwanted hitchhikers, anyone?). The peanut worm is among the stranger visitors that one … Read more
If you’re first setting up your reef tank, you’re likely going to be using live rock, which has visual benefits and helps keep your aquarium healthy. Live rock can also harbor a variety of visitors: some good and some bad. They’re called hitchhikers. One common hitchhiker is the gorilla crab. Keep reading to find all … Read more
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