Captive Bred Inverts
My tank is overrun with green hair algae, what can I add to help?
Both Tuxedo and Pincushion urchins are excellent solutions for green hair algae problems. Tuxedo urchins, in particular, add a vibrant splash of color to your tank, with varieties available in stunning shades of red or blue. They are slightly more ...
Common Questions about the Peppermint Shrimp
Q. What species is the Peppermint Shrimp that you sell? A. The species we offer is Lysmata boggessi. They are captive bred and are favored over other species of Peppermint Shrimp due to their superior performance Aiptasia consuming ability in ...
How to Acclimate Nudibranches
Berghia Acclimation Guide The Berghia will be stunned when they arrive. They will appear lifeless and many times are balled up with the other berghia. They are NOT dead, do not panic. Follow the instructions below: • Immediately remove the lid ...
Urchins
Sea urchins are considered by marine ecologists to be keystone species in tropical seas, as they promote the development of reef-building corals via the intense grazing pressure they exert on benthic algae. As such, they are an indispensable ...
Peppermint Shrimp
Peppermint shrimp are a brightly colored, inexpensive saltwater reef shrimp species that are often recommended to help control aiptasia anemone populations. But they are also a fun, interesting, easy-to-care for invertebrate that can add some color ...
Harlequin Shrimp
Harlequin Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp are loved for their beautiful colors and starfish eating habits. Harlequin Shrimp are interesting inverts that can spice up any aquarium. Here, you'll learn all about the care requirements of Harlequin Shrimp and ...
Why is My Peppermint Shrimp Clear/Pale?
Peppermint Shrimp are amazing little shrimps that come with a lot of benefits. They are most known for eating aiptasia, but they are also great at helping with leftover food and detritus. When your Peppermint shrimp rids of your aquarium of aiptasia, ...
Popular Articles
How do I Acclimate my Copepods?
Hobbyists are often told to carefully acclimate new additions to their aquarium. Fish and inverts such as snails and shrimp need to be acclimate (corals do not), but what about copepods? Are you supposed to drip acclimate them or float them? Do they ...
Will my filtration / pumps kill the Copepods?
A lot of hobbyists, especially those with a mandarin or other finicky fish, find themselves concerned that their pumps or filtration system will kill copepods, causing a smaller population. Is this something you should be worried about, or is it ...
How do I store copepods?
While we strongly encourage you to introduce all of your copepods into your system when you acquire them as this will be a healthier option than storing, we understand sometimes the circumstances may not allow that and so in this article we'll be ...
Are Copepods a Good Sign?
There are tons of little critters and creatures that can make their way into your aquarium. Some are good, others are neutral, and some are very bad. Some will help keep your aquarium clean, while others will feast on your corals. It can be hard to ...
Why is My Chaeto Brittle or Crumbling?
Growing macroalgae in your aquarium as part of your filtration system can prove to be very beneficial. Macroalgae such as chaeto can help with nutrient export, gas exchange, providing a habitat for copepods, and cleaning the water of harmful ...