Species

Periclimenes brevicarpalis

A delicate little shrimp that lives boldly among anemone tentacles.

Chrysaora quinquecirrha

A true open-water predator that demands a specialist setup and rewards patient keepers.

Heteractis aurora

A hardy, photogenic anemone that brings reef texture without demanding expert-level care.

Petrolisthes galathinus

A flat, fast-moving filter feeder that earns its place in a reef setup.

Fromia milleporella

A vivid red sea star with bold black spots, gentle on reef inhabitants.

Catostylus mosaicus

Australia's most common jellyfish, surprisingly manageable in a dedicated kreisel tank.

Calcinus elegans

Vivid blue legs and a big appetite for algae make this hermit a reef workhorse.

Clibanarius tricolor

A tiny, tireless reef cleaner with vivid blue legs and a big appetite for algae.

Linckia laevigata

A vivid blue star from Indo-Pacific reefs, built for the patient reef keeper.

Chelidonura varians

A velvety reef predator that hunts flatworms with surprising efficiency.

Lybia tessellata

The tiny crab that arms itself with living anemones for defense and hunting.

Turbo brunneus

A compact, hard-working grazer with a classic spiral shell in earthy tones.

Entacmaea quadricolor

The classic clownfish host that can clone itself when truly happy.

Rhynchocinetes durbanensis

A lively, social shrimp that earns its 'dancing' nickname with constant restless movement.

Stomolophus meleagris

A true open-water drifter that demands a very specialized setup to survive in captivity.

Cerithium sp

A tireless sand-sifter that earns its keep in any reef tank.

Neobernya spadicea

A calm, shell-collecting herbivore that brings Indo-Pacific flair to the freshwater tank.

Tripneustes gratilla

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

Ovula ovum

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.