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AQUATIC
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Aquacon's Reef Relief
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Aquacultured
Purple TriColor Acropora
Actual
color, not touched up
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We received some very exotic tricolored
thin branched Acropora species from the Solomon Islands a while
ago. They were referred to as a true Acropora nana. They tended
to develop purple coloration over most of their surface area,
and maintained their pigmentation quite well in captivity. We
now have aquacultured specimens of this coral available. They
have under great conditions been developing an intense purple
coloration over the entire body surface. Perhaps it should be
called a bicolor (purple with green polyps). The coral needs
moderate to intense light to develop the purple over its entire
surface. Purple branches can be maintained in weak to moderate
lighting. |
$49.99
Approx Purchase
Size: 1-1/2" to 2" |
Limited
Availability
Tank
Raised
Orange/Red
Hippocampus Reidi
Orange/Red
Hippocuampus Reidi
Description: Also called the Long
Snout Seahorse, the Hippocampus Reidi Seahorse is one of the
most beautiful of all seahorse species, displaying almost unnatural
shades of yellow, orange, and red.Tank Bred in Sri Lanka , their
coloration may change in the aquarium and is highly dependent
on the colors of its environment. They are a slender, narrow
bodied slow growing sea horse that can reach in an aquarium lengths
of 51/2 - 6 inches long and may live 5 to 7 years with proper
care. Rated the most popular, exotic and colorful sea horse in
the world by hobbyists everywhere, they are native to the waters
of Brazil. They best when kept as either a mated pair, or with
a small group of its own kind in a species-only aquarium of 20
gallons or larger. The taller the aquarium, the better, at least
12 inches high is best, as good circulation is most important.
It will get along well with small, shy fish such as gobies, ocellaris
and percula clowns, and firefish. But aggressive, territorial
fish, or fast-moving fish do not make good companions. When ready
to mate, the male Brazilian Reidi Seahorse will impress the female
with its dramatic color changes, energetic pouch displays, and
lots of graceful dancing. If receptive, the future mate will
entwine tails, dance, and promenade with it, and then deposit
as many as 600 eggs in the male pouch. About 14 days later, the
male will give birth between 50-400 perfect miniature replicas
of the pair.
Minimum Tank
Size: The Hippocampus Reidi
prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons and good circulation is
most important. Have gorgonians, other plants in the tank for
the seahorses to hold on to.
Diet: Seahorses do best when fed twice a day
and do well on a diet of brine and mysid shrimp, amphipods and
other macroscopic life. Offer frozen Mysis shrimp, frozen Brine
Shrimp plus, Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef (Frozen), and other small
meat based foods.
Level of
Care: All seahorses are high
high maintenance and very delicate.
approximate
purchase size: 3-4"
PLEASE NOTE:
**Advanced Aquarist Species, This item is not covered by our
30 day guarantee. |
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$179.99 each |
Male/Female Pairs $399.99 |
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Tank Raised
Yellow Hippocampus
Reidi Seahorses
The Hippocampus
Reidi Seahorse is one of the most beautiful of all seahorse species,
displaying almost unnatural shades of yellow, orange, and red.Tank
Bred in Sri Lanka , their coloration may change in the aquarium
and is highly dependent on the colors of its environment. Rated
the most popular, exotic and colorful sea horse in the world
by hobbyists everywhere, they are native to the waters of Brazil.(Frozen), and other small meat based
foods.
Level of
Care: All seahorses are high
high maintenance and very delicate.
approximate
purchase size: 2-3"
NOTE: **Advanced
Aquarist Species, This item is not covered by our 30 day guarantee. |
$59.99
Save $40.00 |
$139.99 save $100.00
Male/Female Pair |
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This
Week On Sale
Royal Gramma
Basslet
The Royal Gramma is found throughout
the Caribbean. Quite hardy,a forward half of brilliant purple,
rear half of bright yellow . One of the easiest, most colorful,
and most popular basslets. It is an excellent choice for a reef
aquarium, and since it remains small, is perfect for small reef
systems.
Minimum Tank
Size: 30 gallon
Feeding and
diet: Royal
Gramma's will do well on
a diet of meaty foods including marine fish, crustacean flesh,
mysid shrimp, and quality frozen preparations.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community
fish. |
$8.99 save
$6.00 |
Hawaiian
Red Mangrove
Plants
Excellent
addition for Water Quality
The Hawiian Red Mangrove is a plant
that can be used as a natural method of filtration and means
of Natural Nitrate Reduction in either saltwater or freshwater
aquariums.
Management:
Mangroves absorb nutrients
from the water in order to grow, and help lower nitrates and
phosphates in the aquarium. The use of mangroves plants for filtration
in a saltwater aquarium, particularly for helping to reduce and
control nitrates is not a new concept.However, this is changing
because more and more aquarists are looking for a "natural"
method of filtration for their aquariums, so mangroves are drawing
lots of attention. Mangroves not only have the ability to absorb
nitrates, but phosphates and other organics as well. |
$8.99 each -
3 for $25.00
Purchase
Size: 10".- 14" |
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This
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Red Eye
Barnacle Blenny
Bright
red eyes and a pinkish/red mouth.
One of the coolest
blennies we have ever found, Barnacle Blennies are social, you
can keep as many together as you would like. Also known as the Tube Blenny, it likes to live
in small places like the inside of a hollow barnacle or other
snail shell etc. It's color is a mottled black, white and red
which covers the body and fins. The head of this fish is covered
with hair-like appendages and has two very large red eyes. and
a pinkish/red mouth. They are a very attentive fish constantly
watching about the aquarium waiting for a meal to come their
way. The Barnacle Blenny is a very entertaining fish, as they
race as fast and furious as they can to snatch food from the
water column.
Rec'd minimum
tank size: 10 gallon
Reef Compatibility:Great reef fish
Level of
Care: Easy |
$24.99 each |
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Red Sea Purple Tang
Zebrasoma
xanthurus
Description: This beautiful Red Sea fish is purple
with a yellow tail. The purple tang is typically among the more
aggressive members of the genus, and is very hardy. It may chase
fish with similar feeding behavior or shape, but typically gets
along well in the community tank. Provide this active fish with
some swimming room, as well as suitable hiding places.
Recommended
Tank size: requires a 20
gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and
plenty of room to swim.
Food and
diet: Herbivore, provide
with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods for herbivores
as well as dried algae sheets.
Reef Compatability:
Great reef fish. Typically
fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks.
Level of
Care: Easy |
$119.99 Medium $159.99
Large |
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Banded Cat Shark
As sharks go, this
is among the most ideally suited to captivity. Most specimens
are in the 7"-11" range and it grows to about 40 inches
in the wild, making it one of the smallest sharks available.
A bottom dwelling species, this shark can do well under the care
of the experienced shark keeper. Like all sharks, they should
be kept by experts only. They should never be exposed to copper
and it requires outstanding water quality and proper tankmates.
they should never be exposed to copper and it requires outstanding
water quality and proper tankmates. While it's common for hobbyists
to what to keep sharks with bold fishes such as fish such as
triggers, puffers and large angels, this is a bad ides as these
curious type fishes will usually pick on sharks. Feeds on bottom
dwelling invertebrates.
Recommended
Tank: A 55
gallon or larger fish only
Level
of Care: Difficult
PLEASE NOTE:
**Advanced Aquarist Species, This item is not covered by our
30 day guarantee. |
$75.00 (7-9") |
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Red/Orange Angler
Antennarius
sp.
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The Red Angler out of Kenya, Africa
requires large amounts of live rock in a 30 gallon or larger
aquariums to do well. An angler may eat any small inhabitant
of the tank (crustacean or fish) that is lured into its mouth
with the use of an esca (modified first dorsal spine), that looks
like a small, tasty fish. It will accept most meaty meals including
feeder fish and shrimp. **Advanced Aquarist Species |
$179.99
11/2" - 2.0"
$349.00 31/2"- 41/2" |
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Flame Fin Tomini Tang
Ctenochaetus
tominiensis
Description:This is a rare and popular
fish. Very easy to care for. They're never plentiful and they
sell fast. Be prepared to jump on it immediately when available.
This rare tang is not an overly aggressive fish and will usually
not bother fish tankmates, with the possible exception of close
relatives. Provide with one or two hiding places. Its teeth are
adapted for browsing on diatoms (brown algae) off of hard substrates
and its needs are easily met.
Recommended
minimum tank size: 55
Gallon
Feeding and
diet: Herbivore,
provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods
for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets.
Reef Compatibility: This is a great choice
for a tang for a reef, it is quite beautiful and will perform
a task of eating algae,even some hair algaes.
Level of
Care: Very
easy |
$59.00 Small $69.00
Medium $99.00 Large
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Hawiian
Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma
flavescens
Description: This is the most well
known fish in the marine hobby. If you are going to keep more
than one tang in the same tank it is best to introduce them simultaneously,
or to introduce smaller individuals first. A good community fish.
This species can be aggressive towards members of its own kind
or members of the genus Zebrasoma. Provide this active fish with
plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places.
Recommended
minimum tank size:
55 Gallon
Feeding and
diet: Herbivore,
provide with a varied diet that includes frozen and flake foods
for herbivores as well as dried algae sheets.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent, good algae
grazer
Level of
Care: Easy |
$24.99 Small $34.99
Medium
$49.99 Large $79.99
Extra Large |
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Blue Hippo
Tang
Description: Know as "Hippo Tang", "Regal
Tang", "Regal Blue Tang", "Hepatus Tang",
"Palette Tang", "Yellow Tail Blue Tang",
"Pacific Blue Tang", and any other variation you might
imagine. It is shy, especially when first introduced to the aquarium,
and should be provided with branching corals or some other suitable
shelter sites. This tang will lie on is side (often startling
those unaware of it's behavior) if it cannot find a suitable
hiding place, or when first introduced into the aquarium. This
species is usually more docile than many other Surgeonfishes,
and gets along great in a peaceful tank.
Reef Compatability:
Great reef fish
Level of
Care: Moderate |
$34.99 Small $54.99
Medium $79.99 Large
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Tank Raised
Australian
Black Percula's
Identification:Rarely seen anywhere
in the aquarium trade we are busting with joy that we can offer
you such a treat. These guys
are one of the most beautiful clown fish we have ever been able
to bring you. The
Black and White Percula Clownfish is very distinctive with its
jet-black body and three bluish-white bands on each side. A very
good candidate for a reef aquarium, they are very hardy and are
perfect for the novice or seasoned aquarist. Because they are
tank raised, many varieties of tank raised clowns can be maintained
together in the aquarium along with other varied tank members.
Also known as the Black Perc, or Black Percula Clown Anemonefish,
it is normally found in association with anemones on the reefs
of the Coral Sea. It can be found individually, or more commonly,
in pairs or small groups within the same anemone such as Heteractis
magnifica or Stichodactyla mertensii. Tank Bred Black Percula's
will grow to a maximum size of 3 inches in the aquarium, and
may be kept singly or in groups. Tank bred Black Percula's are
totally reef safe.
Minimum tank
size: 30 Gallon
Feeding and
diet: Omnivorous, feed varied
diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility:
Excellent Reef Fish
Level of
Care: Easy |
$39.99 - $8.00 off!
Approximate Purchase
Size: 11/2" to 2" |
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Tank Raised
Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion
ocellaris
Identification:The Ocellaris Clownfish,
also called the False Percula Clownfish, is by far the most popular
and hardy of the clownfish in the marine aquarium hobby. It is
called the False Percula because it is easily confused with A.
percula, a very similar species from the Indo-Pacific region.
Very easy to keep in aquariums, this species adapts well and
will accept a wide variety of aquarium foods. They are also known
to be the least aggressive of the clownfish and will tolerate
other members of the same species in their tank. This is the
first marine aquarium fish to be successfully raised in captivity,
and therefore helped lead the way in marine ornamental aquaculture.
They prefer the carpet anemones as host species, usually H. magnifica,
S. gigantea or S. mertensii.
Minimum tank
size: 30 Gallon
Feeding and
diet: Omnivorous, feed varied
diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility:
Excellent Reef Fish
Level of
Care: Easy |
$19.99 - $5.00 off!
Approximate Purchase
Size: 11/2" to 2" |
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Tank Raised
Neon Dottyback
Pseudochromis
aldabraensis
#1 FISH FOR
BRISTLE WORM CONTROL
Description:The Neon Dottyback, also
known as the Neon Pseudochromis, is exotically pigmented, with
an eye catching neon blue, orange, and yellow. They are strikingly
beautiful to look at and have a very curious personality. Tank
Bred Dottybacks are very hardy and durable fish making them a
perfect addition for the novice or seasoned aquarist. We recommend
a 20 gallon tank or larger.
Food and
diet:They are small plankton
feeders so foods such as brine shrimp, krill and mysid shrimp
are perfect. Feed
Daily.
Level of
Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community
fish. |
$39.99 - $8.00 off!
Approximate Purchase
Size: 2" to 21/2" |
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Hawiian Flame Angels
Description: Flame angel's do extremely
well in aquariums, they soon lose their shyness, and eats almost
anything offered.
Recommended
Tank size: Provide a 30 gallon
or larger tank . It should have large amounts of live rock for
hiding and grazing. The Flame Angel can be kept successfull in
reef type aquaria, but usually do not survive in fish-only aquariums.
This is commonly due to specialized diet requirements that reef
aquaria provide, in the way of naturally occurring micro-crustacean
populations, but in some cases, may simply be due to the more
complete natural ecosystem found in reef tanks.
Level of
Care: Moderate
Reef Compatability?
- Excellent
Reef Fish |
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Small
$39.99
Medium $49.99 Large
$59.99 |
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Orange Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
Description: The Orange Firefish Goby is also known as the Magnificent
Fire Dartfish. Its head is yellow, the anterior portion of the
body is white, and the posterior portion a pinkish to orangish
red. Firefish Gobies are usually found in groups hovering over
the reef, harvesting planktonic food that drifts by in the current.
Firefish Goby are a good-tempered fish with lots of personality,
making them one of the more popular fish in the marine hobby.
Because of their small size, they make a great addition to the
smaller reef system as well.
Recommended
minimum tank size: They will
try to jump out of the tank, especially if stressed, so the Firefish
Goby should be housed in a 10 gallon or larger tank with a lid.
Food and
diet: Along with algae and
zooplankton growing in the tank, the diet of the Firefish Goby
should consist of finely chopped small crustaceans, vitamin-enriched
brine fish (live or frozen), mysid shrimp, and prepared foods.
Level of
Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community
fish. |
$8.99
- $6.00
off!
Approximate Purchase
Size: 2" to 3" |
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Purple
Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris decora
Description: The Purple Firefish gets
its name from its bright purple and red markings. Like other
firefish species, it has an elongated dorsal fin that is used
for signaling other firefishes and for locking itself into holes
and crevasses. They grow to about 2 inches. Terrific in schools.
Minimum Tank
Size: 20 gallon
Feeding and
diet: Along with algae and
zooplankton growing in the tank, the diet of the Firefish Goby
should consist of finely chopped small crustaceans, vitamin-enriched
brine fish (live or frozen), mysid shrimp, and prepared foods.
Level of
Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community
fish. |
$24.99
- $5.00
off!
Approximate Purchase
Size: 2" to 3" |
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Aquacultured by ORA
Flourescent Green Polyped
Sarchophyton Leathers
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The polyp color is incredible flourescent
green. ORA frags are truly aquacultured specimens, 6 or 7 generations
removed from the original wild colonies. No tissue or skeleton
of wild brood-stock corals remain. At the ORA facility they are
under shaded sunlight, complemented by 250 Watt, 10,000K double-ended
HQI Metal Halide lights. They are fully ready to be acclimated
to aquarium light, water and flow conditions. |
Great
Beginner Coral
$49.99 |
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Yellow Polyp Rock
Great Beginner Coral
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Yellow polyps are easy to maintain,
making them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They
will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting
off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the
size of their colony. Another popular addition to any reef tank. Very
hardy, light and water tolerant. |
Very hardy , great beginner
coral
$9.99
- 1/2 Price! |
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Red Sun Coral
( Orange
Tubastrea / Red Sun Polyps)
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Orange Tubastrea
is one of the most photographed corals in the world. This is
not without reason. The brilliant orange coral issues forth lovely
yellow orange tentacles at night, and is a sight that almost
defies description. The polyps are large and extend mostly at
night, although well fed and/or trained polyps may emerge during
the day as well, especially if food is present. Tubastrea is
not a stinging coral, and may be placed close to other corals.
In terms of aquarium care, specimens should be positioned in
areas of consistent water flow that will bring them available
food when expanded. |
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Small
- $29.99 Medium $54.99 |
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Aquacultured Emerald Green
Montipora Capicornis
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For the SPS family they are particularly hardy
and fast growing. That, along with their sheer beauty, warrants
their great popularity. Quite peaceful, it can be placed in close
proximity to other similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium.
It will require medium to high lighting, (power compacts, VHO,
or halides), combined with medium water movement within the aquarium.
For continued good health, it will also require the addition
of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, brine shrimp, micro-plankton
a few times per week.. |
$29.99 - $20.00 off!
Approx Purchase Size:
1"-11/2" aquacultred fragment |
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Orange
Tree Coral
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An extremely beautiful
branchy soft coral with bright orange smooth broccoli like stalks
and flowering tips. The polyps expand tremendously. They eat
disolved organic matter, and bacteria from your water. They do
like water flow, so feel free to put them in a high flow area
of the reef tank. They are not photosynthetic, so they do not
require bright light. Flourescent lighting or Power Compacts
are just fine. |
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Small
$34.99
Medium
$54.99
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Tank Raised
Red Sea
Pink & White Xenia
Xenia
umbellata
The
fastest pulsing Xenia
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The crown jewel among xenia species,
it's hardy and very attractive with fast pulsing action. It does
not grow as fast as other xenias, but pulses much quicker then
tree xenia and has a nice white/pink color, one of the premium
strains of xenia. They grow best in medium to high lighting,
and feed on phytoplankton (marine plankton) and reef supplements,
such as iodine, iron, strontium and trace elements. Photosynthetic,
no direct food required, but Phytoplankton does accelerate growth
and color. |
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Bright Yellow
Carpet Anemone
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This is the natural color of this
beautiful carpet anemone. They have short pointed tentacles that
seem to constantly move. The tentacles are usually not very densely
packed except near the edges of the disk. Specimens with blue,
bright green, yellow, or white tipped tentacles can be found
and at some times of the year, but light brown is still the most
common color. Carpet anemone's have strong lighting needs. Make
sure the tank has Powercompacts, VHO's or Halides for success.
They also require good water quality and moderate water flow.
They are accepted by virtually all clownfish whether they occur
together in nature or not. **Advanced Aquarist Species |
Medium $49.99 Medium/Large $59.99
Large $69.99 Extra/Large $79.99 |
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Rose Anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
sp.
Highly in demand
and often hard to find, the Bright Red Rose anemone is a color variation of the Entacmaea
quadricolor, bubble anemone. A hardy reef animal if set with
proper lighting and water quality. Specimens in captivity will
often lose their bubble-tips for periods of time and just have
long straight tentacles, but the bulbs will come back. The base
is often rusty-red but may also be purple or just tan. Normal
reef lighting is enough (at least 3 watts per gallon). Their
sting is rather weak and won't harm other fish. They are accepted
by Clarki clowns, Tomato's, maroon's ,percula's, and ocellaris.
**Advanced Aquarist Species |
Medium $94.99 Medium/Large $119.99
Large $199.99 Extra/Large $299.99 |
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Super Flourescent Green
Bubble Anemone's
Entacmaea quadricolor
The Bubble Anemone is the hardiest
host anemone in the aquarium! Shown is a rare bright green variant.
We were lucky enough to get our hand on some of these beauties.
**Advanced Aquarist Species |
Medium $49.99 Medium/Large $64.99
Large $74.99 Extra/Large $99.99 |
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ORA Aquacultured
Royal Blue Maxima's
Description:Blue Maxima clams are
among the most popular for their electric coloration and interesting
patterns.Some Maxima clams are
subcategorized by the characteristics of their markings and are
referred to as Ultra Maxima clams (for their extremely electric
blue and purple colors).
Hardiness:
Blue Maxima's are moderately
hardy clam as long as water parameters and adequate lighting
is provided. Adequate lighting is key to keeping these clams
healthy.
Feeding:
Primarily
photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton,
but it is not required.
Supplements:
Proper calcium
levels (350-500 milligrams per liter) are important for growth
as is maintaining good alkalinity levels.**Advanced Aquarist Species |
11/2
- 2 inches
$49.99 -
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Electric Crocea
Clams
Description:Crocea clams are one of the most attractive
clams. Color can be beautiful combinations of blue, purple, yellow,
green, gold or orange in various patterns.
Hardiness:T. crocea is a hardy clam as long as
water parameters and adequate lighting is provided. Adequate
lighting is key to keeping these clams healthy.
Feeding:
Primarily
photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton,
but it is not required.
Supplements:
Proper calcium
levels (350-500 milligrams per liter) are important for growth
as is maintaining good alkalinity levels.**Advanced Aquarist Species |
3 - 31/2
inches
$49.99 -
save $10.00 |
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Blue Rimmed Tiger
Deresa
Description: A popular coloration
of Derasa clams is known as the "Blue Rim Derasa",
in which only the very edge of the clam's mantle is a shockingly
bright blue color.
Hardiness:
T. derasa
is a very hardy species and a good clam for the beginning hobbyist,
provided reasonably strong lighting, clear water conditions and
stable salinity is provided.
Feeding:
Primarily
photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton,
but it is not required.
Supplements:
Proper calcium
levels (350-500 milligrams per liter) are important for growth
as is maintaining good alkalinity levels.**Advanced Aquarist Species |
(2 - 3")
$39.99 |
(51/2- 61/2")
$109.99 |
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Aquacultured
Purple Neon Eye Zoanthid Polyps
Protopalythoa sp.
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Just beautiful. A great addition to your reef
aquarium. Each aquacultured specimen has a minimum of 10 polyps
when delivered, and will multiply in your tank. They are easy
to maintain, making them a good choice for the beginner reef
aquarists. They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by
budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which
will increase the size of their colony. Note: Pictures taken
under actinic lighting. |
GREAT
BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY |
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Aquacultured
Bright
Orange Colony Polyps
Zoanthus
sp.
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These are aquacultured Orange zooanthus colony
polyps. Each aquacultured specimen has a minimum of 10 polyps.
They spread very rapidly in the aquarium, and will grow into
a dense mat covering the rockwork of the aquarium. These polyps
are beautifully colored in bright orange.They are easy to maintain,
making them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They
will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting
off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the
size of their colony. |
GREAT
BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY |
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Aquacultured
Sunray
Colony Polyps
Zoanthus
sp.
Sunburst
Orange eye with a Blue Horizon
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Just inroduced! These are aquacultured colorful
zooanthus colony polyps are the bomb! Each aquacultured specimen
has a minimum of 10 polyps. They spread very rapidly in the aquarium,
and will grow into a dense mat covering the rockwork of the aquarium.
These polyps are beautifully colored in bright orange.They are
easy to maintain, making them a good choice for the beginner
reef aquarists. They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium
by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth),
which will increase the size of their colony. |
GREAT
BEGINNER CORAL - VERY HARDY |
THIS WEEKS
SPECIALS
Aquacultured
Cat Eye Colony Polyps
Very hardy , great
beginner coral.
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Nicknamed Cat Eye because of the
Eerie Cat Eye appearance. Reminds many of the old Cat Eye Marbles
of years ago. Each aquacultured specimen has a minimum of 10
polyps. They spread very rapidly in the aquarium, and will grow
into a dense mat covering the rockwork of the aquarium. They
are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for the beginner
reef aquarists. They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium
by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth),
which will increase the size of their colony. |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Aquacultured Wicked
Rose Colony Polyps
Very hardy , great
beginner coral.
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What abeauty!. Our Rose color colony
polyps is a customer favorite. Each aquacultured specimen has
a minimum of 10 polyps. They spread very rapidly in the aquarium,
and will grow into a dense mat covering the rockwork of the aquarium.
They are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for the
beginner reef aquarists. They will reproduce easily in the reef
aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or
mouth), which will increase the size of their colony. |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Aquacultured
Cinnamon Polyps
Palythoa
grandis
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These are Aquacultured Cinnamon Polyps. They
are colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached
to a piece of live rock. Palythoa grandis is one of the larger
colonial polyps that will attain a diameter of up to 1 inch.
They are a very beautiful species that will gain a mottled brown,
green, tan and white coloration. They are easy to maintain, making
them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They will
reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off
a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size
of their colony. Cinnamon Polyps ship with 3 to 4 polyps attached
to a small piece of live rock. |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Aquacultured
Blue Colony Polyps
Protopalythoa
sp.
Very Limited Supply!
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These are aquacultured Blue colony polyps. Each
aquacultured specimen has a minimum of 10-15 polyps when delivered,
and will multiply in your tank.. They are easy to maintain, making
them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They will
reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off
a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size
of their colony. NOTE: There are a couple different varieties
of blue in house so order more than one and we will do our best
to make them different for you. |
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Aquacultured
Purple Colony Polyps
Protopalythoa sp.
Very Limited Supply!
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Purple polyps are one of the most popular polyps
to own and by far, one of the hardest to find. We are lucky enough
to be growing them. Each aquacultured specimen has between 5
and 10 polyps when delivered, and will multiply in your tank.
Purple polyps come with bright green eye lashes , surrounding
a deep purple body , with a flourescent green center mouth. These
are a larger size polyp, opening to about the size of a nickle
when fully opened. They are easy to maintain, making them a good
choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They will reproduce easily
in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their
base or mouth), which will increase the size of their colony.
Note: Pictures taken under actinic lighting. |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Aquacultured
Green Colony Polyps
Zoanthus
sp.
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These are aquacultured fancy colony
polyps. Each aquacultured specimen has 10 polyps or more. They
spread very rapidly in the aquarium, and will grow into a dense
mat covering the rockwork of the aquarium. These polyps are beautifully
colored in blue and green. They are easy to maintain, making
them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They will
reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off
a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size
of their colony. |
$19.99
minimum of 10 polyps |
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Green Algae Plant
Besides adding beauty to any aquarium,
marine plants have become quite popular for use as "algae-scrubbing
filters" to remove excess ammonia, nitrates, and phosphates
from the aquarium.In addition, they help remove heavy metals
and neutralize toxins. Marine plants also provide a pH buffer
and
produce chemicals which protect the skin, intestines, and gills
of aquarium fish. That's an alwful lot of help from marine plants,
that's why they are so popular in the marine aquarium system!
In addition to helping clarify your water by absorbing nitrates,
carbon dioxide and some metals, marine plants also serve as a
food source for many marine species – whether they feed
directly on the algae itself or on microfauna attracted to the
algae. |
$29.99 small $49.99
medium $69.99 large
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THIS WEEKS
SPECIALS
Cultured
Green Gracillaria
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Grown outdoors in open water systems.
An air - generated method of tumbling the algae in large vats
is employed to culture them. They are not connected to any system
containing fish so as to avoid possible parasite contamination.
There are multiple uses for macroalgaees in marine aquariums.
The most common use is for feeding purposes. Herbivorous fish,
such as Tangs, love to eat fresh algae. It contains the natural
nutrition to help prevent Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE),
a common long-term care problem with Angelfish and Tangs. It
is also know to contain Beta-carotine, an immune system stimulator.
Another use is in reef tank refugiums and algae scrubbers. Here
the algae absorbs excess nutrients, such as nitrates and phosphates,
in the tank and produces oxygen. In addition, it helps remove
heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Gracillaria and other macroalgaes
also provide a pH buffer and produce chemicals which protect
the skin, intestines, and gills of aquarium fish. That's an alwful
lot of help!It also helps support numbers of small shrimp and
other microfauna providing biodiversity. Finally , it helps remove
heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Macroalgae's generally
require about 8 hours of light daily to continue to grow well.
This can be either flourescent or pc's. Their photosynthesis
produces oxygen and will also increase the pH. |
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$29.99
for large
1/2 pound bag |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Bag
of Caulerpa
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Among aquarists, Caulerpa sp. is
the best known marine macroalgae. There are 75 species of this
green algae which come from a variety of geographical areas.
Caulerpa are beneficial in several ways. They provide food for
other tank inhabitants by offering a favorable environment for
microfauna to develop. The microfauna are eaten by fish and other
tank inhabitants. Some fish eat the Caulerpa itself. In the majority
of large modern public aquariums Caulerpa is raised because of
it's healing qualities. Ill fish often recover rapidly when Caulerpa
is in the aquarium.Caulerpa has also become quite popular for
use in "algae-scrubbing filters" to remove excess ammonia,
nitrates, and phosphates from the aquarium. In addition, it helps
remove heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Caulerpa also provides
a pH buffer and produce chemicals which protect the skin, intestines,
and gills of aquarium fish. That's an alwful lot of help! Caulerpa
generally require about 8 hours of light from daily to continue
to grow well. This can be either flourescent or pc's. Their photosynthesis
produces oxygen and will also increase the pH. Caulerpa is seasonal,
and the species collected throughout the year will vary. Assorted
Caulerpa will contain either Grape caulerpa, Needle caulerpa,
Lettuce caulerpa or Feather caulerpa. |
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$29.99
for large
1/2 pound bag |
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Marine
Plant Assortment
Great for either a
refugium or to add natural beauty
to any marine aquarium
Live plants add both beauty and vital
nutrients to the marine environment. No reef or community tank
should be without .
On Sale
12 assorted
plants for
$49.99
Save $10.00 |
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All the macro you need to start a nice refugium
Refugium Algae
Kit
Refugium
with all types of algaes
Today, marine aquariums almost demand a variety
of marine algae. You get all the macro you need here to start
a nice refugium. Get 3
different types of Macro algae that
are all beneficial to your aquarium.
Gracilaria, This is healthy stuff for your fish, it even helps
cure lateral line erosion and is also the richest plant source
of calcium.
Caulerpa,an important food source for many fish. Caulerpa
releases organic acids and necessary substances such as vitamins
and amino acids.
Chaetomorpha Sp., Chaetomorpha
Algae, also known as Spaghetti Algae or Green Hair Algae, is
an excellent macro algae for refugiums. Each cell grows end to
end, creating long, stiff strands. It grows in filamentous clumps,
resembling a ball of fishing line.
You will also recieve
a small bag of live sand containing copepods, amphipods as well
as beneficial worms. The amount is
small , just enough to jump start your refugium. |
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3 Types of Macro Algae
In one kit!
Gracillara |
Chaetomorpha
Sp. |
Caulerpa |
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You will recieve a small bunch of Gracilaria,
a small bunch of the caulerpa and a small bunch of sea lettuce.
These macros contain all types of lifeforms so you are guaranteed
to recieve copepods,amphipods and beneficial worms!
NOTE: Sometimes a macro algae may be unavailable, so a
different beneficial macro algae will be substituted in the Macro
Algae Kit. |
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THIS
WEEKS AQUACULTURED
SPS SPECIALS
Aquacultured
ORA
Nathans Green Millepora
Limited Supply!
Actual
color, not touched up
An ORA beauty, it
prefers a moderately high light level combined with strong intermittent
water current. Tank raised in captivity for at least 3 or 4 generations.
They are not fragmented from wild harvested corals; which makes
them hardier than their wild counterparts. They will thrive in
a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts,
VHO and T-5, up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their
position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide
at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems
mentioned above. As an Advanced Aquarist item with special needs
, it can not be guaranteed after arrival.
Advanced Aquarist Species |
Limited
Supply
$49.99 - save $20.00 (Limit 1 per order)
Approximate Purchase
Size: 1-1/2" to 2" |
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WEEKS AQUACULTURED
SPS SPECIALS
Aquacultured
Turquoise
Staghorn
Acropora
Limited Supply!
Actual
color, not touched up
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This acro is the
bomb! It prefers a moderately high light level combined with
strong intermittent water current. Tank raised in captivity for
at least 3 or 4 generations. They are not fragmented from wild
harvested corals; which makes them hardier than their wild counterparts.
They will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging
from power compacts, VHO and T-5, up to the more intense metal
halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the
lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon using one of
the lighting systems mentioned above. As an Advanced Aquarist item with special
needs , it can not be guaranteed after arrival. Advanced Aquarist Species |
Limited
Supply
$49.99 - save $20.00 (Limit 1 per order)
Approximate Purchase
Size: 1-1/2" to 2" |
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WEEKS AQUACULTURED
SPS SPECIALS
Midnight Blue
Staghorn
Acropora
Limited Supply!
Actual
color, not touched up
Extremely hard to get your hands on!
Another new release for Aquatic
Connection, The Midnight Blue Staghorn, prefers a moderately high light level
combined with strong intermittent water current. Tank raised
in captivity for at least 3 or 4 generations. They are not fragmented
from wild harvested corals; which makes them hardier than their
wild counterparts. They will thrive in a variety of lighting
conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO and T-5, up to the
more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium
depending on the lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon
using one of the lighting systems mentioned above. As an Advanced
Aquarist item with special needs , it can not be guaranteed after
arrival.
Advanced Aquarist Species |
Limited
Supply
$49.99 - save $20.00 (Limit 1 per order)
Approximate Purchase
Size: 1-1/2" to 2" |
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Purple
Peachfuzz
Staghorn Acropora
Aquacultured
from Marine Life Nursery
Limited Supply!
Actual
color, not touched up
Another rare one, The Purple Peachfuzz
Staghorn Acro is a fast growing acro. When the polyps are extended
this is a fuzzy species. The Purple Peachfuzz Staghorn requires
moderate lighting ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5's up
to the more intense metal halides. Provide at least 3 watts per
gallon. For continued good health, it will also require the addition
of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
While it does not require additional food to maintain its health
in the reef aquarium, it will feed on micro-plankton and foods
designed for filter feeding invertebrates. It comes attached
to a small piece of live rock.
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Limited
Supply
$49.99 - save $10.00 (Limit 1 per order)
Approximate Purchase
Size: 1-1/2" to 2" |
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Aquacultured
Blue Green Staghorn
Blue Polyps and Blue Tips!
Actual
color, not touched up
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Another beauty out of Bali. Aquacultured
for the past year. This species grows rapidly under the right
conditions. The coloration will intensify under bright lighting.
One of the faster growing in the acropora family, it can also
be cultured and grown into a new colony from living fragments
or broken pieces, if conditions are ideal. Acropora prefer a
moderately high light level combined with a strong intermittent
water current within the aquarium. For continued good health,
it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium,
and other trace elements to the water. The aquacultured Acropora
Granulosa will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging
from power compacts, VHO, T-5’s up to the more intense metal
halides. Alter the position in the aquarium depending on the
lighting, and provide at least 5 watts per gallon using one of
the systems mentioned above.Advanced
Aquarist Species |
Limited
Supply
$49.99 - save $20.00 (Limit 1 per order)
Approximate Purchase
Size: 1-1/2" to 2" |
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Aquacultured ORA
Pink Millepora
Holds its color
real well!
Actual
color, not touched up
An ORA beauty, it
prefers a moderately high light level combined with strong intermittent
water current. Tank raised in captivity for at least 3 or 4 generations.
They are not fragmented from wild harvested corals; which makes
them hardier than their wild counterparts. They will thrive in
a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts,
VHO and T-5, up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their
position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide
at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems
mentioned above.
Pink Millepora Coral resembles the antlers of a deer, and
when extended, the polyps give the coral a fuzzy appearance.
It is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral, and the coloration of
the polyps are a bright pink. The growth rate of the Acropora
millepora, is very fast and adapts well to a variety of lighting
conditions. It can also be cultured and grown into a new colony
from living fragments or broken pieces. For continued good health,
it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium,
and other trace elements to the water. As an Advanced Aquarist
item with special needs , it can not be guaranteed after arrival.
Advanced Aquarist Species |
Limited
Supply
$29.99 - save $20.00 (Limit 1 per order)
Approximate Purchase
Size: 1-1/2" to 2" |
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THIS
WEEKS AQUACULTURED
SPS SPECIALS
Aquacultured
Orange
Montipora Capicornus
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These aquacultured orange caps are just
gorgeous! They are at least 3rd generation tank raised. For the
SPS family they are particularly hardy and fast growing. That,
along with their sheer beauty, warrants their great popularity.
Quite peaceful, it can be placed in close proximity to other
similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. It will require
medium to high lighting, (power compacts, VHO, or halides), combined
with medium water movement within the aquarium. |
$39.99 - save $20.00
(Limit
1 per order)
Approximate Purchase
Size: 1" to 2" |
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Start Your SPS Coral Farming
with Aquatic Connection's Ultimate Frag Packages
These are frags
from ocean grown SPS Corals.
Frags are not mounted, mount with Super Glue or Marine Epoxy.
    
FRAG PACK
#1 - 12 SPS Corals - order
Frag Pack 1 - $149.99
We will send you 12 different healthy
Unmounted SPS 1-2" Frags:
Includes Acropora's, Montipora's, Seriatapora, Pocillapora, Pavona,
etc…
Mount with Super Glue or Marine Epoxy.
SUPER
BRIGHT FRAG PACK #2 - order Frag Pack 2 - $179.99
We will send you 12 of the brightest
Unmounted SPS 1-2" Frags we have in stock:
Includes Acropora's, Montipora's, Seriatapora, Pocillapora, Pavona,
etc… |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Red Blastomussa
Wellsi
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Blastomussa likes low water flow
and a low placement in the aquarium. Its round, enlarged discs
come in a variety of colors (or combination of colors) including
red, blue, and green. It will not harm other corals. It does
not require target feeding. Specialized foods designed for filter
feeders or phytoplankton will, however, be accepted. |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Red/Pink
Modern Cynarina
THEY BLOW
UP LIKE A HOT AIR BALOON!!!
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Sometimes referred
to as Button Coral this coral is one of the largest single-polyped
corals known. They require low water currents and moderate reef
lighting for proper health. Place the Modern Coral in the sand
bed or on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds of the
aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary
nutrients and trace elements. It can expand to twice its normal
size during the day, so leave 3”-4” between it and
other corals. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace
elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders
will help to insure its continued good health. Do not keep with
large angelfish or butterflyfish as they cannot seem to resist
picking at its fleshy polyp. |
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Small $99.99 Medium $139.99 |
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Colt
Coral
Does
not require expensive bright lighting!
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On a scale of 1-10,
difficulty of care is a 2!!! A most popular soft corals because
of it's beauty and hardiness. From a single central stalk, it
branches out, forming a tree with feathery polyps. Easy to grow.
You slice it and propagate it, by attaching it to other bases.
Very easy to grow, and keep looking good! Very hardy (no need
to worry about keeping these), will thrive under virtually any
light or water flow conditions |
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Small $34.99 Medium $54.99 Large $99.99 XLarge
$139.99 |
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Metallic
Green Flat Brain
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Trachyphyllia Brain
Corals fluoresce brightly under actinic lighting. They do best
in a well established reef aquarium that incorporates moderate
to strong lighting with a moderate water current, along with
the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements
to the water. Allow ample space between it and other corals,
as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. It does not require
additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium,
but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter
feeding invertebrates. |
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Small $39.99 Medium $59.99 Lrg $79.99 |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Purple
BlueSea Blade
( 8 -
15 " )
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Purple gorgonians
are a shallow to mid-depth Gorgonian. Easily identified by the
beautiful purple coloring, flatter branches with white polyps
arising from the blade like edges. Give them Low to Medium Lighting and medium to high water current. For the beginner through advanced hobbyist,
photosynthetic, no direct food required,but phytoplankton does
accelerate growth and color so some type of plankton type food
is highly recommended. |
GREAT
DEAL
$24.99 save $5.00 |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Colored Condylactus
Anemone
Condylactis gigantea
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One of the easiest anemones to care
for, the Condylactus Anemone can be a good choice for a beginner.These
anemones are quite popular, due to their relative hardiness and
generally low cost. They have interesting colors with contrasting
tips. The base color is usually orange or white and the tentacles
can have magenta, purple, pink, or yellow tips.Not to often hosts
for Clown Fish, in a home aquarium, Condylactus Anemones may
move about the aquarium. This can be unfortunate, if other corals
or anemones are present, as they could be harmed by its stinging
tentacles. Condylactus should be fed once in a while a small
chunk of fish, shrimp, squid, etc. An ideal set up for a Condylactus
would include moderate to strong lighting and a moderate current.Good
substrates include live rock or sand, into which the Condy can
burrow to anchor it's foot. Approximate purchase size: 2"
to 3" |
GREAT
DEAL
$8.00 each
Approximate purchase
size: 2" to 3" |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Metallic Green and Hairy Mushroom Rock
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A brightly colored mushroom anemone
with a very unique texture.Very hardy (no need to worry about
keeping these) , may be kept under virtually any light or water
flow conditions. |
Small
- $39.99 Medium- $79.99
Large - $109.99
XLarge -
$199.99 |
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True Blue Mushrooms
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Very hardy (no need to worry
about keeping these) , may be kept under virtually any light
or water flow conditions. |
Small
- $39.99 Medium- $79.99
Large - $109.99
XLarge -
$199.99 |
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Tonga Purple
Mushrooms
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Awesome just doesn't seem adequate
enough to describe. These are the real thick purple one's you've
seen in the books but never found. By far one of the most gorgeous
mushrooms! Availability is extremely sporadic, and very limited.Sold per mushroom, and are attached to a piece of
substrate or small rock. If ordering more than one, they may
ship together on the same rock. |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Mushroom
Madness Package
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Now is your chance
to fill in some of those gaps in your reef aquarium with some
real gems. We are offering a combo pack of mushrooms that will
blow your socks off. Guaranteed to add the perfect touch to both
your established reef or your new one.We guarantee you'll love
them!!! |
5 Super Nice
Mushroom Rocks!
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1 Hairy Mushroom
Rock
1 Watermelon Striped Mushroom Rock
1 Red Musroom Rock
1 Green Ricordea Mushroom Rock
1 Giant Discosoma Mushroom (opens
3-5" across) |
Medium
Mushroom Madness Pkg.$169.99
Large Mushroom
Madness Pkg.$239.99 |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Orange Ricordea
Mushroom
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Orange ricordea is a very hardy
mushroom that will adapt to a wide range of lighting conditions,
The brightness and vibrance of the colors is absolutely outstanding.
View under actinic lighting and the florescence of this animal
will shock you! The
light driven process of photosynthesis provides the majority
of its nutritional requirements so feeding is not nescessary.
Ricordea Mushrooms are sold per mushroom, and are attached to
a small rock. If ordering multiple Ricordea Mushrooms , we may
ship polyps either singly or several attached to one rock. Other
Ricordea are listed by the quantities below. If ordering the
(6) polyp or (12) polyp, depending on availability, we may send
all mushrooms attached to one rock, or send multiple rocks with
one or more mushroom attached to each rock. |
$39.99
$179.99 - 6 polyp
rock
$349.99- 12 polyp rock |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Watermelon
Mushroom Rock
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Very hardy (no need to worry
about keeping these) , may be kept under virtually any light
or water flow conditions. |
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Small
- $29.99 Med $54.99
Large
$89.99 |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Beautiful
Spaghetti Leathers
Sinularis
Flexibillis
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Very long strands
of leather is the best way to describe this favorite from Fiji.
Lot's of movement . Long robust strands or tentacles. Guaranteed
will be a choice piece in your tank. Check out page 166 in Julian
Sprung's Coral A Quick Reference Gd. Leather corals comprise
a large sector of the soft coral group. Most are quite adaptable
to lighting conditions and will tolerate higher nutrient levels
within the aquarium. Many are very hardy and therefore recommended
for the beginner. Leather corals do occasionally appear to have
a waxy buildup - this is a normal shedding of their outer skin.
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Small
$39.99
- Medium $69.99
Lrg $99.99 - XLrg $149.99 |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Yellow Tonga
Leather
Sarcophyton
elegans
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Direct from the
Island of Tonga, these are beautiful, easy to care for and will
definitely brighten up your tank. Leather corals comprise a large
sector of the soft coral group. Most are quite adaptable to lighting
conditions and will tolerate higher nutrient levels within the
aquarium. Many are very hardy and therefore recommended for the
beginner. Leather corals do occasionally appear to have a waxy
buildup - this is a normal shedding of their outer skin. |
Small
$39.99
- Medium $69.99
Lrg $99.99 - XLrg $149.99 |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Red or Orange Tree Sponge
 
Tree sponge adds a colorful addition
to any aquarium. Seen in
both red and orange. Its shape looks like a tree with a tree
trunk and several branches. The Tree Sponge requires a
strong current and excellent water quality. All sponges,
including the Tree Sponge, require some very special care in
order to survive in the home aquarium. Low light is necessary
to keep algae which would kill the sponge, from building up.
The most critical concern is that Sponge never be exposed to
the air. If it is exposed to air out of the water, the air becomes
trapped in the matrix of channels that line the inside of its
sponge body, blocking the path for food to reach its cells. This
will result in the death of the sponge. |
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Yellow
and Red
Gorgonian Combo Special
 
GREAT
PRICE!
Get the pair for $39.99
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A Great Beginner Coral
Good Under Any Lighting Condition |
THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
4 Incredible
Leathers
1 Incredible Price!
 
Small Leather Special
- 4 for $109.99
Medium Leather Special
- 4 for $149.99
- AN EXCITING
HARDY ASSORTMENT WITH LOTS OF COLOR
- WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE THIS PACKAGE
- 4 HAND SELECTED EASY TO CARE FOR LEATHERS
Incredible
Finger Leathers, beautiful colorful toadstools, devil hands,
colorful and exotic specimens.These are really nice medium sized
leathers. If you order more than one, we guarantee each will
be different. Great for adding color and movement to your reef
tank. Leather corals comprise a large sector of the soft coral
group. Most are quite adaptable to lighting conditions and will
tolerate higher nutrient levels within the aquarium. Many are
very hardy and therefore recommended for the beginner. Leather
corals do occasionally appear to have a waxy buildup - this is
a normal shedding of their outer skin.
A Great Beginner Coral
Good Under Any Lighting Condition |
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Green
Emerald Crabs
(Mithrax Sculptus)
Natures best defensive
weapon against Velonia,
(bubble algae) and Hair algae.
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Emeralds love both
bubble and hair algae and are completely reef safe. (i.e., they
won't harm any corals or polyps). Size: about 1". Constantly
active & well mannered in the tank, they coexist well with
hermits, as well as the various types of algae-eating snails. |
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Arrow
Crabs
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With Long legs and
an arrow shaped head, arrow crabs are very useful for the control
of bristle worms.They also help consume left over fish food and
detritus in the aquarium. Considered reef safe with caution,
they have been know to pick at feathur dusters. Recommend 1 per
50 gallons. |
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Horseshoe
Crabs
Sand Stirer , Detritus
Eater
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The Horseshoe
Crab is very strange in appearance and can be unique captives
for an aquarium. Very hardy , they can be a good choice for beginners.
Horseshoe Crabs are bottom dwellers, and in the wild usually
burrow in mud or sand flats in tidal areas or estuaries. In the
aquarium, your Horseshoe Crab will generally do best in a sandy
substrate. They are helpful in cleaning an aquarium or sifting
sand. In the substrate, the Horseshoe Crab will move about, scavengiong
detritus or other materials that have fallen to the bottom. Algae,
smaller bivalves, worms, and bits of fish are the mainstays of
a Horseshoe Crab's diet. To grow, the Horseshoe Crab sheds a
layer of its carapace, or molts. This process is accomplished
at longer and longer intervals as the Horseshoe Crab ages. In
general, Horseshoe Crabs are not aggressive; they are scavengers,
not hunters. |
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Margarita
Snails
Excellent
choice for hair algae
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The Margarita Turbo Snail is an
excellent choice for hair algae removal from the aquarium. If
algae becomes sparse, supplementation will be required. Feed
dried seaweed wrapped around a rock and placed on substrate against
the glass. Most Invertebrates, including snails require very
long and slow drip acclimation process of at least 2 hours as
they cannot adjust quickly to even small changes in pH, temperature,
alkalinity and other parameters. Like all snails, this species
is intolerant of extreme nitrate levels (over 20) and cannot
live in tanks that have had copper-based medications dispensed. |
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Mexican Turbo
Snails
A
terriffic work horse to clean up your tank!.
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By far one of the
best janitor's we have seen to date. Gram for Gram, Mexican
Turbo Grazer's clean more algae than any other snail. Mexican
Turbo's, are collected from the Pacific waters along the coast
of Mexico near the Sea of Cortez. These snails are referred to
as grazers because of their voracious appetites for several types
of micro algae found in the home aquarium. The Mexican Snails
are about 2 to 3 times larger and do about 5 times as much work
as the Atlantic Turbo Astrea Snail. They are pure work horses.
Eager to eat several types
of micro algae commonly found in the home aquarium. The radula,
or tongue, of the snail has a rasp like texture. When pulled
across a surface, this rasp pulls the algae loose for a quick
snack. When algae is in low supply, green seaweed sheets can
be supplemented to help ensure balanced nutrition.Recommend 1 per 5 gallons. |
On Sale
$3.00 each - 10 for $24.99
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Large
Nassarius Snails
One
of the best sand bed cleaners
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The Tonga Nassarius snail is one
of the best detritus eaters for an aquarium with a sandbed and
will also eat uneaten food, decaying organics and fish waste.
Will bury in the sand to sleep. When food is available these
olive pit sized snails will pop out of the sandbed and often
run in a herd to the available food. Like the regular Nassarius
snail, the Tonga Nassarius snail will take care of detritus.
The difference is these snails are larger and may have tiny black
spots on their foot. They are about 2 - 3 times larger than the
regular Nassarius snails. May require feedings if food is sparse.
Most Invertebrates, require very long and slow drip acclimation
process of at least 2 hours as they cannot adjust quickly to
even small changes in pH, temperature, alkalinity and other parameters.
Like all snails, this species is intolerant of extreme nitrate
levels (over 20) and cannot live in tanks that have had copper-based
medications dispensed. |
On Sale
$2.99 each - 10
for $24.99
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Blue Leg
Hermit Crabs
Take
care of diatoms, hair algae,
and red slime too!!
Dwarf
Blue Legs are great for all forms of algae problems. They even
eat green hair algae and cyanobacteria. They also provide valuable
aeration by sifting through the sand. Totally Reef Safe, they
are about 1/2" and are a great scavenger,
cleaning up both your sand bed, rocks and all those hard to get
at places.
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Trochus
Snails
Trochus Snails are a great addition
to the cleaning stable. They move very slowly but leave nothing
behind, eating filamentous algae, slime algae, green algae, diatoms,
and cyanbacteria. Add to this the fact that they often are able
to right themselves if they fall on their backs.Pyramid shaped
similar to an Astrea snail, they get about the size of a quarter
when full grown, and are a perfect aquarium snail since they
come from warmer waters. Extremely hardy, as long as water quality
remains good they have a very long life. Many live from 5 to
7 years. No tank should be without some of these.
Recommend 1 per 5 gallons. |
On Sale
$3.99 - 10 for $35.00
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Harlequin Serpent Stars
Detritus
(uneaten and decaying food, etc.) causes high nitrates.
Serpent stars are one of the best detritus eliminators.
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The Reefsafe, Harlequin
Serpent is a Super Hardy efficient scavenger and sand sifter.
It is nocturnal and often
hides under rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat
detritus and small organisms.Like all star fish, it is very intolerant
of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels, salinity and
pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. |
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Decorator
Crabs
THESE GUYS ARE CARRYING
SPONGE & ZOOANTHUS POLYP'S
Besides
cleaning your substrate your decorator crab will adorn himself
with whatever he finds.It's hilarious to watch what he'll put
on his back!!! |
Detritus Eater,
Cleans Rock and sand |
THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
Aquacultured
Queen Conch
Terrific for Cleaning
Tanks
of Red and Brown Slime Algae!
Hardy algae eaters
(yes even slime algae)!
Terrific for Cleaning
Tanks that ugly red or brown slime algae often seen. A hardy
algae eaters , one of the few that will rid a tank of slime algae,
they also love the brown diatoms found on the surface of live
sand beds. They will stir and clean upper layers of the sand
bed. One of the best reef tank detritivores. As they burrow and
dig through the aquarium substrate they clean and aerate the
bottom. These are the famous Conch that you see in Florida and
the Caribean. Recently Conch was listed as an endangered species.
Now they are being tank raised and offered to the hobbyist. Approximate
Purchase Size: 1" to 2". They often bury half their
shell into the substrate. I highly recommend these for their
usefulness and because they are so great looking. They do best
when kept in a live sand bed. They can be fed algae pellets,
if they can't find enough natural food. 1 Conch per 25 gallons
of water.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 2" |
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Assorted Colored
Serpant Stars
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Reef Safe Serpent Stars come in
a variety of colors. All have a central, disc and 5 arms. If
an arm falls off it quickly regenerates. The central disc and
arms can have variable markings. It does well in an aquarium
if provided with ample hiding places and plenty of room to roam.
Even though it is a nocturnal animal, it may eventually learn
to come out during the day to eat. Like all star fish, they are
very intolerant of sudden changes in temperature, oxygen levels,
salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based
medications. It should never be exposed to air while handling. |
On Sale
$8.99 - 2 for $16.00 |
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Sally
Lightfoot Crabs
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The Sally Lightfoot
Crab, also known as the Nimble Spray, Short, or Urchin Crab.
It has a brown body, with orange to yellow rings on the legs.
It is very flat, which allows it to hide in small crevices within
rock work. It prefers an aquarium with large amounts of rock
work where it can hide and scavenge for detritus and old food.
It will also eat algae. If insufficient algae is present, its
diet may need to be supplemented with dried seaweed. Meaty items
should also be offered. |
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Peppermint
Shrimp
GETS RID
OF APTASIA,
REEF SAFE... EATS FLAKE FOOD
Do you have those pesky
little aptasia anenome's taking over your tank? How about unsightly
hair algae?
According
to Julian Sprung's The Reef Aquarium and also Fenners The Conscientious
Marine Aquarium , the best cure for Aptasia is Lysmata Wurdemanni,
Peppermint Shrimp..Get rid of those pesky aptasia the natural
way!!! Also a great algae eater, AND cleaner shrimp. Peppermints
have a huge appetite for eating aptasia, hair algae, and cleaning
parasites off fish. . |
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Green
Abalone
Abalone's eat tons
of algae including hair algae!!!
Green abalone are ideally suited
for the marine aquarium enthusiast. Abalone are unique and attractive
algae eaters that make gentle, fun specimens for the discriminating
saltwater enthusiest.
The shell of the green abalone is recognized as one of the most
attractive of all the abalone species. This hearty aquacultured
variety will help to maintain a healthy and clear aquarium.
These 1 to 2 inch animals are friendly and compatible with most
saltwater aquarium environements. they thrive in a temperature
range of 65 - 80 degrees F. and will grow to an average shell
length of approximately 3 inches over a period of 2 to 3 years.
The shell of the Abalone is tear-shaped and has an irridescent
interior color. They are generally nocturnal, finding refuge
in the rocks or coral during the day, and coming out to forage
at night. Useful in reef aquariums because they eat tons of algae,
while its diet is almost exclusively algae, it would benefit
from supplementation with dried seaweed, lettuce, spinach, or
Spirulina. |
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***Lighting and coloration of corals:
Please note not all corals from our tanks and
lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's
tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations,
etc. Aquatic Connection tanks are lit by 400 watt 20K Halide
bulbs. We use these bulbs because it provides the perfect balance
of natural white light along with the deeper actinic blue that
corals need to bring out the correct colors and to thrive off
of. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 65K's etc.)
with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to get as many
of the vibrant true colors from your corals as you would with
the correct lighting combination. This being said, your corals
will not therefore, look like they do in our pictures. If you
need better descriptions of our corals or help with lighting,
please feel free to contact us. |
**Advanced Aquarist List: We guarantee that ALL aquariam species offered will
arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased
level of care required for species marked advance aquarist they
have been designated as "Advanced
Aquarist Species," and Aquacon cannot
guarantee success after arrival.
Click to see Advanced
Aquarist list |
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