Species

Cypraea tigris

A boldly spotted shell with a living animal most reef keepers never expect.

Trochus niloticus

A hardworking reef cleaner that earns its keep tackling tough algae.

Turbo fluctuosa

A tireless algae grazer that needs a helping hand if it tips over.

Mespilia globulus

A bold, patterned reef cleaner that doubles as living aquarium decor.

Ctenochaetus binotatus

A reef grazer with an unexpected role in the ciguatera food chain.

Ctenochaetus flavicauda

A compact reef-grazer with a bright white tail that stands out on the rock face.

Leporellus vittatus

A bottom-hugging herbivore from South America's major river systems, best kept in groups.

Gastromyzon zebrinus

A boldly barred Bornean hillstream loach that clings to rocks with surprising grip.

Vittina natalensis

A boldly patterned nerite that earns its keep as an algae-clearing powerhouse.