Species

Protoreaster nodosus

A bold, knobbed sea star that demands a mature, well-stocked reef to thrive.

Pseudosquilla ciliata

A predatory mantis shrimp relative that brings serious attitude to the right setup.

Tripneustes gratilla

A reef-safe grazer that doubles as a living piece of underwater decor.

Odontodactylus scyllarus

A fist-packing reef predator with vision far beyond anything we can imagine.

Ovula ovum

A glossy white shell with a jet-black mantle that turns heads in any reef tank.

Condylactis gigantea

A bold Caribbean anemone that thrives without a clownfish partner.

Stenopus hispidus

Bold red-and-white stripes make this reef shrimp impossible to overlook.

Tridacna crocea

A compact, vividly patterned giant clam that bores into reef rock for security.

Aequorea victoria

The bioluminescent Pacific jelly that inspired a Nobel Prize-winning discovery.

Caridina cantonensis

Boldly patterned dwarf shrimp that reward careful water chemistry with constant activity.

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.

Calappa flammea

A brilliantly patterned box crab that buries itself and cracks shells with ease.

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.

Stenopus scutellatus

A banded cleaner shrimp from the Atlantic with serious attitude for its size.

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.