Species

Caridina logemanni

The iconic red-and-white dwarf shrimp that turned nano tanks into an art form.

Tridacna derasa

One of the giant clams, and one of the easier ones to keep in a reef.

Mithraculus sculptus

The reef keeper's secret weapon against bubble algae outbreaks.

Lysmata debelius

A bold red cleaner shrimp that sets up shop servicing fish in your reef.

Strombus alatus

A peaceful, sand-sifting conch that earns its dramatic name through looks alone.

Palaemonetes paludosus

Nearly transparent and endlessly busy, ghost shrimp are a perfect starter invertebrate.

Stichodactyla gigantea

A vast, velvety anemone that transforms any reef into a clownfish paradise.

Tridacna gigas

The largest bivalve on Earth, and a true centerpiece for the reef tank.

Marisa cornuarietis

The boldly striped ramshorn that doubles as a natural plant trimmer.

Pomacea canaliculata

A bold, fast-growing snail that can outpace most aquatic plants.

Cypraea annulus

A small Indo-Pacific cowrie with a distinctive golden ring and peaceful nature.

Stichodactyla haddoni

A vast, velvety carpet anemone that hosts clownfish and dominates any reef bed.

Hymenocera picta

A boldly patterned reef shrimp with a surprisingly specialized appetite.

Caridina woltereckae

A boldly patterned Sulawesi shrimp that brings serious color to a nano tank.

Calcinus laevimanus

A tiny reef cleaner with bold zebra-striped legs and a peaceful attitude.

Periclimenes holthuisi

A delicate cleaner shrimp that earns its keep on the reef, one fish at a time.

Brotia pagodula

A spiny, armored snail that rewards patience with fascinating behavior.

Clithon corona

A tiny freshwater snail wearing a crown of unpredictable horns.

Fromia indica

A vivid reef sea star that's more forgiving than most of its relatives.

Chrysaora pacifica

A striking open-water predator that demands a very specialized setup.

Aliger gigas

A gentle giant of the seafloor, with one of the most iconic shells in the ocean.

Hypselodoris bullocki

A jewel-toned sea slug that demands expert care and a peaceful tank.

Cambarellus diminutus

North America's tiniest crayfish, perfectly sized for a nano setup.

Cyanea capillata

The world's largest jellyfish, trailing curtains of venomous tentacles through cold northern seas.

Diadema antillarum

A bold, spiny reef grazer that keeps algae in check around Caribbean reefs.

Macrodactyla doreensis

Graceful, swaying tentacles make this anemone a natural centerpiece for clownfish pairings.

Trochus maculatus

A hardworking grazer that keeps algae in check without drama.

Heteractis magnifica

The classic clownfish host that can outlive your other reef inhabitants by decades.

Caridina babaulti

A hardy, color-shifting dwarf shrimp that surprises you with every molt.

Melanoides tuberculata

The tireless substrate burrower that aerates your gravel while you sleep.

Saron marmoratus

A boldly patterned reef shrimp that hides by day and roams by night.

Vittina coromandeliana

A tough little grazer that keeps reef glass spotlessly clean.

Tridacna maxima

A living jewel for the reef tank, with a lifespan that can outlast your mortgage.

Cotylorhiza tuberculata

The Mediterranean jellyfish that looks exactly like a fried egg.

Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Tiny, peaceful, and full of personality. The dwarf crayfish that plays well with others.

Cypraea moneta

A living relic once traded as currency across cultures worldwide.