Invertebrates

Here are some of the Invertebrates found in the aquarium and some of their Info.

Scarlet Hermit Crab: Scientific name: Paguristes cadenati Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1½" Color: Bright Red Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Herbivore Origin: Indo-Pacific, Caribbean, Western Atlantic Family: Diogenidae

Note: The Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab is best kept in a reef-style aquarium where it will have a lot of algae to eat. It will help keep algae under control, including filamentous algae and Cyanobacteria. If there is insufficient algae to eat, their diet must be supplemented with dried seaweed. They will also accept many other types of foods.

Blueleg Hermit Crab: Scientific name: Clibanarius tricolor Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1" Color Form: Blue, Red Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Omnivore Origin: Caribbean Family: Diogenidae

Note: The BlueLeg Hermit Crab is a great addition to an aquarium because it will eat algae, including green hair algae and cyanobacteria. In addition, it provides valuable aeration by sifting through the sand. If there is not enough algea for the crab to eat it will need to be fed dried seaweed.

Nasssarius Snail: Scientific name: Nassarius vibex Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to ½" Color Form: Cream, Tan Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Omnivore Origin: Caribbean Family: Nassariidae

Note: The Nassarius snail is one of the most ideal scavengers and detritus eaters these snails are perfect for the reef aquarium, quickly consuming detritus, uneaten food, decaying organics, and fish waste. Nassarius Snails like to bury themselves in the sand, which will help maintain adequate oxygen levels in the substrate.The Nassarius Snail prefers an established aquarium with live rock and a deep sand bed. These snails are sensitive to high nitrate levels and copper-based medications.

Brittle Starfish: Scientific name: Ophiothrix sp Care Level: Moderate Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 10" Color Form: Olive, Yellow Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Omnivore Origin: Fiji, Tonga Family: Ophiotrichidae

Note: It is nocturnal and usually hides under rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus and small organisms. It cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The Yellow Fancy Brittle Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling. In the aquarium it may be fed zooplankton, very finely chopped meaty items, and liquid invertebrate foods.

Coral Banded Shrimp: Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 2" Color Form: Red and White Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Carnivore Origin: Indonesia Family: Stenopodidae

Note: It is a good aquarium inhabitant. Ypo must provide sufficient room to allow it to move without its long antennae touching neighboring corals or anemones. Banded Coral Shrimp must be kept singly, or as a true mated pair, as it does not tolorate of other Banded Coral Shrimp. It may harass other smaller shrimp of different species. It is intolerant of high nitrates or copper levels, but iodine levels in the water must be correct to promote proper molting.It is relatively hardy, but must be acclimated slowly to avoid any salinity and/or pH shock. Larvae are generally destroyed by filtration and skimming.In the wild, the Banded Coral Shrimp is a scavenger. In the aquarium, it will accept most flaked and frozen foods.

Emerald Crab: Scientific name: Mithrax sculptus Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 2½" Color Form: Green Temperament: Semi-aggressive Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Omnivore Origin: Caribbean Family: Majidae

Note: Requires a mature aquarium with plenty of rock work and hiding places. The Emerald Crab eats algae and various types of meaty items it can scavenge. It can be harmful to small fish, but unlike many other animals, it will eat bubble algae and is useful for cleaning tanks with this problem. If food is not available to them, they may eat corals or invertebrates. If there isnt any algae, their diet should be fed dried seaweed, chopped meats, or pellet food

Turbo Snail: Scientific name: Turbo fluctuosa Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 2" Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Herbivore Origin: Mexico Family: Turbinidae

Note:It will do well in an aquarium if it has places to hide and large amounts of room to graze, it prefers live rock. The Turbo Snail also eats algae on the glass and help keep the algae under control. The Turbo Snail uses calcium to build its shell, so calcium levels must be maintained. It is very sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and prefers a low nitrate level. If there is not enough algae present, you should feed it should be dried seaweed.

This is just a few and i will add more at a latter date.