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AQUATIC
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Every package offered provides a natural solution to keeping
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Peppermint
Shrimp
Lysmata
Wurdemanni
Description:
Besides being
a fun shrimp for the reef tank, Peppermint Shrimp earn their
keep by getting rid of nuisance aptasia anemenones and they also
clear ugly hair algae. The Peppermint Shrimp does best in home
aquariums with live rock, ample places to hide, as well as open
areas to scavenge. The Peppermint Shrimp is very social and peaceful
towards most reef inhabitants. Like other invertebrates, the
Peppermint Shrimp cannot tolerate copper-based medications or
high nitrate levels. It also requires supplemental iodine to
encourage proper molting of its carapace. In addition to what
it obtains from scavenging, the diet of the Peppermint Shrimp
should consist of most types of prepared foods and the occasional
pieces of fresh fish. 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 are
a species of small reef-safe shrimp that are excellent for any
size system. They have transparent bodies with an abundance of
thin red striping. They are highly sought after due to their
appetite for nuisance aiptasia.
Diet: Pistol Shrimp will accept
freeze-dried and frozen foods and bottom feeder tablets, as well
as scavenge for algae in the aquarium.
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will
not bother invertebrates.
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size: 1-1/4" |
Less Than 1/2 Price!
Limited Quantity Available
$2.99 each |
REEFSAFE
- GREAT FOR BEGINNER REEFS |
Tank
Raised Corals!
Green Colony
Polyps
Zoanthus
sp.
Pops under Actinic's too!!
Description:These are aquacultured fancy colony polyps.Each
aquacultured specimen has a minimum of 6 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 blue/green, which are very hard colors to find for
the reef 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.
Recommended
Minimum Tank size: 10 gallon
Care: For continued good health, it needs
medium to bright lighting and medium water flow.
Feeding and
diet:Colony Polyp corals
are photosynthetic and the majority of their nutritional requirements
are obtained from the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within
each coral. They also may be fed plankton and smaller invertebrates,
such as brine or mysis shrimp.
Level of
Care: Easy |
Incredible Price!
Limited Quantity Available
$19.99 |
Great for Beginners |
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. |
Less Than 1/2 Price!
Limited Quantity Available
$7.99 each |
Great for
Beginners |
Purple Tipped Sebae Anemone
Heteractis crispa
The Sebae Anemone
will host a wide variety of clown fish including Maroon, Gold
Band Maroon, and Clarkii to name just a few. The Sebae's tentacles usually have magenta colored
tips although yellowish-green tips are also found. The oral disk
may also have a green sheen under actinic light. They are accepted
by virtually all clownfish whether they occur together in nature
or not.
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approx Ship
Size 4 - 6 inches |
Less Than 1/2 Price!
$17.99 Each |
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A Great Nano
Fish
Purple Pseudochromis
Pseudochromis
Porphyreus
Description:What makes this particular
species so appealing? Maybe it is its dazzling purple coloration,
or perhaps it has something to do with its interestingly curious
nature. Also known by the
common name Magenta Dottyback, these fish are so bold, that they will often times
dart out to challenge the feeding hand of its owner and remain
close by It remains rather small as compared to other marine
fish, reaching an average of only 3 inches in length.
Recommended
minimum tank size: 20 gallon
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.
Approx Ship
Size 1 to 11/2 inches |
Less Than 1/2 Price!
$7.99 Each
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Tank Raised
Tomato Clowns
Amphiprion frenatus
Description: Tank Raised Tomato clownfish
are well known for being extremely hardy. A Classic colorful fish, the Tomato Clownfish are commonly found in the Pacific
Ocean. They will form shoals in the home aquarium with the two
dominant fish becoming a pair. The largest Clown is typically
the terminal female, the next largest the male, and the others
remain juveniles. Host Anemone recommendations can be found by
clicking on the detailed information link for this species.
Host Anemone
suggestions
for Tomato Clownfish: Bubble, Condylactus anemone*, Long Tentacle,
Sebae . Note: The Condylactis Anemone is not the natural host
for Clownfish, but aquarists find success with this species any
way.
Minimum tank
size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and
diet: Clownfish,
also known as Anemonefish, are omnivores that will eat a wide
variety of prepared and frozen foods. Brine Shrimp are a favorite
treat of these amusing little fish.
Reef Compatibility:
Excellent Reef Fish
Level of
Care: Easy |
Less Than 1/2 Price!
$7.99 Each |
Great for
Beginners |
Colored Hard Tube Coco Worm
Protula bispiralis
The Beautiful Colored Hard Tube
Coco Worm, is also known as the Magnificent Duster, and Magnificent
Tubeworm , has a crown that can be white, yellow, orange, pink,
or red. One of the more rare and beautiful items available for
a reef aquarium. The hard tube shell is secreted by the worm
and is calcareous in composition.The radioles may be banded or
patterned. Younger Hard Tube Coco Worms have bi-lobed crowns,
while the crowns of older individuals are spiraled.
The Colored Hard Tube Coco Worm secretes a calcareous tube, approximately
1/2 inch in diameter and 5-8 inches long, to house its vulnerable
worm body.The Coco worm feeds on bacteria and particulate matter
which is filters from the water passing through its crown. When
placing the Coco Worm in a home reef aquarium, you can either
place the animal in the sand or wedge it gently into a crevice
in your aquarium live rock. |
$29.99 Each
Online
Websites are selling for $70.00!!
Less Than 1/2 Price!
Limited Quantity Available |
Great for
Beginner Reefs |
A Terriffic Fish!
Blue
Hippo Tang
Paracanthurus
hepatus
Description: This beautiful fish is royal blue, with
a black palette pattern on the side and a yellow tail. Of the
thousands of fish available to the trade, this is one of the
most popular of them all! It is widely distributed throughout
the Central, Southern and Western Pacific, and like all fish
collected from many different locations, quality varies from
one collection location to another. Beware of cheap specimens.
This fish has many widely used common names; It is 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 community
tank. Juveniles can be kept in the same tank, but adults often
quarrel, unless the tank is very large.
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: Zooplankton feeder
that will also eat some algae. Provide with a varied diet and
feed at least a couple of times per day.
Reef Compatability:
Very good
reef or community fish.
Level of
Care: Moderate |
$19.99 Small $39.99 Medium
$20.00
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Bright
Yellow & Red
Fountain Head Feather Duster
Extremely
Beautiful!!!
Description: Easy to keep , great for beginner's, the Fountain
Feather Duster is the rarest of the beautiful feather dusters.
They have beautiful red and yellow large fan-shaped crowns, (radiole's).
The Feather Duster uses the radiole to filter out small floating
organisms, which it directs toward its mouth, located at the
center of the crown. It protects its segmented body by secreting
a parchment-like tube to cover itself. When it is disturbed,
it can quickly pull in its radiole into the tube. If it is severely
stressed, it will discard its crown, growing it back later.The
Feather Duster is usually found in the coral rubble at the base
of the reef aquarium, with some of the rubble being incorporated
into its parchment-like tube. Intolerant of copper-based medications,
supplemental feeding of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods
should be provided. Like all corals the color may vary with lighting
and specimen varietions. Approximate Purchase Size: 5" to
6"
Level of
Care: Good for beginners |
$26.99 Each
$4.00
Off Regular Price
Limited Quantity Available |
Great for
Beginner Reefs |
Blueberry Gorgonia
Reef Tank
Beauty!
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The Blueberry Gorgonia
branches are red with sky blue berrys on them. These berrys open
up to an incredible blue bouquet of underwater flowers. Underwater
epoxy is commonly used to anchor the base to a piece of live
rock in the reef aquarium. Being a filter feeder, it requires
frequent water changes or a source of food being added to the
water, such as live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow,
PhytoPlancton or any other suitable micro foods. In order to
inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that
it is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent
water flow. This coral will also benefit from the addition of
the normal reef trace elements and the addtion of iodine, calcium,
and strontium on occasion. |
$69.99 Each
$20.00 Off
Regular Price
Limited Quantity Available |
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Beginner Reefs |
Maidens Hair Plant
Maidens Hair or also called Turtle
Grass, it is a green filamentous marine plant whose appearance
is similar to thin tufts of hair. There lies the name Maidens
hair. Your tangs and other fish will leave this plant alone because
they don't like it's taste. Provide the Maiden's Hair plant with
a moderate to strong water current and lighting. These plants
are a wonderful breeding ground for beneficial crustaceans like
amphipods and copepods. Like all plants, this species is sensitive
to high levels of nitrates and any detectable levels of copper.
The Maiden's Hair plant is shipped attached to a small piece
of live rock.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium:
3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6" |
$29.99 Small $39.99 Medium $59.99
Large
$10.00
Off Regular Price
Limited Quantity Available |
Great for Beginner
Reefs |
Shaving Hair Brush
Plant
The Shaving Brush Plant , also known
as the Painter's Brush Plant grows in shallow water in the sand.
It has a central stalk with many long thin green brushlike leaves,
which gives it the appearance of a shaving brush or paint brush.These
plants help reduce excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates
in the marine aquarium. Most herbivorous fish and invertebrates
will not normally eat this plant. Plant the Shaving Brush in
your substrate in a well-lit location in either your aquarium
or in a refugium. This plant will benefit from the regular addition
of trace elements.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 4" |
$8.99
$2.00 Off
Regular Price |
Great for
Beginner Reefs |
#1 FISH FOR BRISTLE WORM CONTROL
Tank Raised Neon Dottyback
(Pseudochromis
aldabraensis)
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.
Recommended
minimum tank size: 20 gallon
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. |
$29.99 Each
$17.00 Off
Regular Price
Limited Quantity Available |
Great for
Reef Fish |
Clown Goby
Package
Yellow
Clown Goby & Green Clown Goby
Two Popular Gobies
for ONE Great Price!
Description: Clown Gobies have a semi-elongated body
form, similar to clownfish, but with a more noticably rounded
head. Body tapers down towards the tail, the tail flares out
in a rounded ball or fan shape shape. The Dorsal fin is split
into two sections. The base color is a translucent green, given
a blue cast in the head area from a patch of blue color that
seems to radiate out from the cheek.
Recommended
Tank size: 10 gallon
Feeding and
Diet: They feed on a variety
of small crustaceans, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp (live or
frozen), mysid shrimp, prepared foods for herbivores, and algae
growing in the tank.
Level of
Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community
fish.
*Note - Due to extremely
low price, alive arrive guarantee only |
Less Than 1/2 Price!
Limited Quantity Available
Get the Pair for
$19.99 |
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Green Emerald Crabs
Natures best defensive
weapon against Velonia, (bubble algae)
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Green Emerald Crabs
are reef-safe algae eaters and an excellent addition to your
cleaner crew. They are one of the few inverts that will eat nuisance
bubble algae which makes them very popular among reef keepers.
They have dull tipped claws that they use to pick various types
of algae from the rockwork. They are wonderful crabs to observe
with beautiful green bumpy bodies and brown hairy legs, a great
crab for any reef! We rec'd 1 per 25 gallons |
Less Than 1/2 Price!
Limited Quantity Available
$3.99 each |
REEFSAFE - VERY
HARDY |
Bright Red Flame Scallops
Bright
Red Sparkler for your reef tank
Description:
The Bright Red Flame
Scallop has a bright red mantel with many beautiful red tentacles.
It builds a small nest of small rocks and pieces of coral in
which it embeds itself. When threatened, it can escape by clapping
its valves together, propelling it through the water. It tolerates
all animals that do not try to eat it, and can be kept in groups.
Feeding:Being a filter feeder,
it requires frequent water changes or a source of food being
added to the water, such as live or frozen baby brine shrimp,
Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton or any other suitable micro foods.Electric
Flame Scallops also benefit from the addition of the normal reef
trace elements and the addtion of iodine, calcium, and strontium
on occasion. |
$10.00 Off Regular
Price |
Ultra Crocea Clams
Beautiful
and fully aquarium acclimated for 4 weeks!
Description:The brilliant coloration
of these clams can add a new dimension to your reef. The Crocea
clam is a good choice for the beginning marine aquarists, due
to their rather tolerant natures. A hardy species, Crocea Clams
seem better able to tolerate fluctuations in environmental conditions,
and brisk water movement, than many other giant clam species. They stay small reaching sizes between
6-9 inches when full grown.
Lighting:
Requires
good lighting, Metal Halide, VHO, or Power Compact depending
on tank size. The clam coloration can change depending upon lighting
conditions.
Water Current: Low to moderate.
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.
Tank Positioning: Position on the substrate
in the bottom of the tank in a low to moderate water flow area. |
$21.00 Off Regular
Price |
Red and Yellow Ball Sponge
Package
Cinachyra allocladia
 
A ball sponge is naturally spherical.
They are natural suspension feeders, filtering food and pollution
from the water. Phytoplankton foods bring out lot's of color.
They are very helpful in filtering aquarium water. They can withstand
a wide temperature variation and they last indefinitely in the
marine aquarium.
Like other Sponges, the Ball Sponge feeds on bacteria and detritus
that it filters from the moving water. This is why water movement
is crucial to their survival. Sponges can usually tolerate changes
in water temperature with no ill effect, but they may be sensitive
to drastic changes in salinity.
The Ball Sponge requires moderate light and moderate water movement
to survive.The Ball sponge shape can vary quite alot, but all
pieces look unique and beautiful.
Ball Sponge
is completely reef-safe. |
$25.00 Off Regular
Price |
Cultured Red Gracillaria
Gracilara Sp.
Best
Algae to place in Refugiums , and to feed your fish!
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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 macroalgaes
can be used simply as an ornamental algae in a reef tank to add
beauty and diversity to the reef structure. In addition, 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. |
$24.99
1/2 pound bag weighed
dry
$10.00 Off Regular Price! |
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Chaetomorpha Sp.,
Spaghetti Algae
Chaetomorpha
Algae removes both phosphates and nitrates from the water.
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Chaetomorpha Macro Algae, Chaeto,
pronounced "kay-toe", is a great way to naturally turn
the nitrogenous compounds of your tank into plant food!!! The
waste by-products of life, along with the light you provide for
photosynthesis, will help this chaeto double in size on a regular
basis. The always popular chaeto, works great, and wont go asexual!
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 can "prune"
it and throw it away--or you can compact it for even greater
nutrient absorption. If you have a refugium, just throw this
clump in there---it's like a Brillo pad--it stays together fairly
well. You can also put it into a mesh bag for use in your main
tank. There are many different ways you can contain the chaeto
in your main tank all the while providing great hiding spots
for the tiny "critters" in your tank. This algae is
fast growing and is not palatable to many herbivorous species.
Chaetomorpha Algae removes both
phosphates and nitrates from the water. To increase the amount
of nutrients this algae exports, use moderate to high lighting
and keep it in an area of high water flow. This algae is sold
by the bag and will arrive in a dense mat. |
$29.99 1/4 pound bag weighed dry
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Metallic Green Frogspawn
with Bright Purple Tips
Beautiful
green frogspawn with bright purple tips!
Description:The Aquacultured Frogspawn Coral is a
large polyp stony coral (LPS) often referred to as the Wall,
Octopus, or Grape coral. Its polyps remain visible throughout
both the day and night, resembling a mass of fish eggs or frog
eggs, hence one of its common names Frogspawn. With its appearance
and coloration it makes a beautiful addition to any reef aquarium.
Care: For continued good health, it will require
the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements
to the water. It needs medium to bright lighting and medium water
flow.
Feeding and
diet:Frogspawn corals are
photosynthetic and a majority of their nutritional requirements
are obtained from the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within
each coral. They also may be fed plankton and smaller invertebrates,
such as brine or mysis shrimp.
Approximate
Purchase Size: 2" to
3" |
$29.99 |
Tank Raised
ORA Semi
Picasso Clowns
Description: ORA Semi Picasso Clownfish. The real
deal!! Absolutely THE most sought after clownfish. We receive
these fish a few times a year, but they sell out very quickly,
please call to check availabilty. Every one is unique, all are
incredible!, Their patterns are just incredible. Give them a
healthy reef tank to play in and enjoy watching these rare beauties.
Minimum tank
size: 30 Gallon
Feeding and
diet: They are Omnivorous,
feed varied diet that includes plant material. They are currently
eating ORA Glo and Artic Pods from Reed Mariculture (Reef Nutrition)
and frozen brine shrimp.
Reef Compatibility:
Excellent Reef Fish
Level of
Care: Easy |
$99.99
each
Limited Quantity Available |
Great Beginner
fish |
Tank Raised
Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion
percula
Identification:Tank raised specimens
generally fare better than wild collected specimens. Though nice
to have, they also do not require an anemone to do well. The
Percula Clownfish, is by far one of the most popular of the clownfish
in the marine aquarium hobby. 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.
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 |
Great
Beginner fish
$14.99
Less Than 1/2 Price!
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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 |
Great Beginner
fish
$29.99
Lowest Price Ever (reg. price 49.99ea.)
Limited Quantity Available |
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Super Flourescent Green
Bubble Anemone's
Entacmaea quadricolor
The Bulb Anemone is one of the most
beautiful ornamental anemones for the home reef. When housed
beneath aquarium lighting, Entacmaea quadricolor develops a unique
bulb tip at the end of its tentacles. When hungry, this member
of the Actiniidae family will stretch its sweeper tentacles to
grab food from the water column. After feeding, the tentacles
then shorten again and take on their bulbous appearance. These
Bubble Anemones are from Singapore and are typically a Flourescent
green in color. Found in oceans around the world. The Bubble
Anemone attaches its pedal disc amongst rubble or on solid, living
reefs. In the home aquarium, the Bubble Anemone requires similar
habitat and positioned amongst deeply creviced live rock or branchy
corals placed in sandy substrate.Bubble Anemones prefer to find
their own place to settle and may move about your aquarium until
a suitable location is found. For best care, the Bulb Anemone
requires good lighting in aquariums of at least 30 gallons. It
should be kept with a Clownfish for best care. Its diet should
include chopped fish, shrimp, or worms if a clownfish is not
present.
**This species carries our full Guarantee |
$29.99
Medium $49.99 Large
Save $30.00
on either size! |
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Tank Raised
Red Sea Pink & White Xenia
Red Sea
Pink/White Xenia is the fastest pulsing Xenia!
Description: Red Sea Pink and White Xenia is 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. Like all Xenia they are colonial animals with multiple
individual polyps attached to a piece of solid substrate. They
form stalks as they grow, and to reproduce. The eight-tentacle
polyps can pump, or pulse, and many scientists believe the pumping
action of the polyps slowly opening and closing is designed to
dispose of gasses and waste.
Suitable
for most reef systems, and tolerant of moderate lighting and
water motion, our xenia elongota is a best selling favorite.
A Great beginner coral, but beautiful enough for an advanced
enthusiast as well.
Aquacultured Xenia Elongata
are hardier than wild-collected specimens and are without the
potential to carry sea born infections, or disease to your tank.
They have lived there entire life under aquarium lighting and
with aquarium type water flow and movement.
For continued good health, they will require the addition of
iodine and other trace elements to the water. Additional weekly
feedings of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding
invertebrates are also helpful. |
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Reefs
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Tank Raised Corals!
True Caribbean
Blue Zoos!!!
Protopalythoa
sp.
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These are aquacultured Caribbean
Blue zoanthid polyps. Very beautiful, and very hard to find!.
Well now we have them, but don't wait to long! 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. Each
aquacultured specimen has 6-10 polyps. |
GREAT
BEGINNER CORAL
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Blue Mandarin
Goby
Pterosynchiropus
splendidus
Description: The Mandarin Dragonet
can simply not be confused with any other fish. It has arguably
the most attractive coloration and pattern of any commonly kept
reef fish. The scale-less body of the fish is a blue/green color
which has orange wavy lines across it. The tail is bright red
with blue edging. Other colors can be found in the pattern as
well. Mandarinfish require an established reef aquarium.
It will feed on tiny invertebrates from the live sand and live
rock, and does benefit from additional food supplied by refugiums.
This fish will also help to prevent brown flatworm infestations,
which can be trouble for some reef aquariums. The Psychedelic
Mandarinfish will hover and scoot around your reef aquarium without
bothering any corals, clams, or invertebrates. It is best kept
with other docile fishes in a community reef aquarium.
Recommended
Tank size: The minimum tank requirement is generally
stated as 55 gallon with 50lbs or more of live rock. This is
based on feeding requirements and not space requirements as the
Mandarin is a very slow, docile fish. Perhaps more important
than tank size is how heavily fed and nutrient rich a tank is,
since this type of tank will generally support a higher copepod
population than tanks run under more lean conditions. .
Level of
Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community
fish. |
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Perfect Reef
Tank Fish |
Reef Pods, Live Copepods,
300+
Great for
Feeding Mandarins and Seahorses!
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This 8oz. bottle of Reef Pods is
great for feeding Copepod eating fish such as Mandarin Dragonets,
Pipefish, Seahorses, and others. The copepods are shipped in
high quality live phytoplankton - convenient for starting a culture
for your tank. All copepods in Reef Pods are the Tisbe sp., the
medium sized harpacticoid which proliferates in your live sand
and live rock - the most common "little white bug"
in aquarium keeping. |
Reef Safe
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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. |
REEFSAFE - VERY
HARDY |
Blood Red Cleaner
Shrimp
Lysmata
debelius
Detritus
Eater, Cleans Rock and sand
Description: Also called Blood Red Shrimp, and Scarlet
Cleaner Shrimp, and Fire Shrimp is a brilliant deep red with
white antennae and small white spots. The spots may be limited
to one area of the body or they may be widespread, depending
on the region from which the shrimp comes.can be a colorful addition
to many aquariums. These brightly colored shrimp will act as
cleaners and well as scavengers. Fire Shrimp can be kept in reef
tanks or fish-only systems. They will clean detritus or debris
from the water in their aquariums, and also will act as a cleaner
shrimp eating tissue and parasites off of fish. Fire Shrimp enjoy
areas of dim lighting. Therefore, plenty of hiding places should
be provided for Fire Shrimp, and it is recommended that their
tank have plenty of rockwork. To prevent problems with molting,
iodine supplements should be added to the aquarium. Fire Shrimp
are native to the Indo Pacific. Because they are rather easy
to care for and quite hardy, Fire Shrimp can be a good choice
for beginners.
Diet: The diet of the Blood Red Fire Shrimp
should include freeze-dried, live or frozen foods, and flaked
foods.
Good for Reef or Fish Only Tanks
Approximate
Purchase Size: 1-1/4"
to 2" |
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Great for Beginner
Reefs |
Coral Banded
Shrimp
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Coral Banded Shrimp
are very popular among reefkeepers due to their exquisite coloring
and active nature. They are a beautiful addition to the reef
with candycane striped bodies, multiple pairs of bright white
antennae, and 3 pairs of miniature claws. They are very active
and enjoy lots of live rock to scour for detritus, and will hunt
and kill pest bristle worms. They are also active "cleaner
shrimp". Fish will swim close and allow the shrimp to pick
parasites from the flesh. They will also feed on uneaten fish
food that falls to the bottom such as frozen foods, pellet and
flake. They are reef-safe and only one should be kept per tank,
unless they are a confirmed mated pair in which case the pair
can be kept in the same tank. Hardy, but must be acclimated slowly
to avoid any salinity and/or pH shock. |
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REEFSAFE - VERY
HARDY |
Scarlet
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata
amboinensis
Description:The skunk cleaner shrimp
is an extraordinarily versatile little shrimp that is perfect
for most reef tanks, and also for many fish-only tanks without
fish that pose a predatory risk to crustaceans. They are omnivorous
scavengers, eating almost anything, but are most-well known for
their symbiotic relationship with many fish. When a fish comes
down with Ich or other types of skin problems, the fish will
swim up next to the shrimp and patiently tread water while waiting
for the shrimp to clean its body of parasites. For the shrimp's
part, it is usually quite diligent and will pick dead skin and
necrotic material off the fish, keeping it disease free. This
is a fascinating behavior to watch, not to mention practical
in a reef tank where Ich outbreaks can threaten fish, but most
Ich medications will kill off corals. The cleaner shrimps will
be less shy if kept in 2-3 member groups; they will establish
their own "cleaner stations" on live rock and fish
will know where to seek them when they require their services.
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are very sensitive to quickly changing water
conditions, so keep water quality high. Healthy shrimp will molt
on a regular basis, another fascinating thing to watch.
Level of
Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate
Purchase Size: Medium: 1-1/4"
to 1-3/4" |
Reef Safe
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Purple Corky Finger
Briareum
asbestinum
Description: The
Purple Corky Finger is also known as the Deadman's Fingers, Moss
Coral, Encrusting Gorgonian, or simply Briareum. It has long,
grass-like polyps which are normally extended continuously, retracted
only when disturbed. Briareum asbestinum can have multiple forms
including encrusting, flat or knobby crusts, or upright branches
as pictured above. The polyps will vary in many color variations,
size, and shape.
Management:A fast growing coral, care should be
taken in allowing ample room for expansion and any interference
from other neighboring corals. It is moderately easy to maintain
and propagate when encrusted to substrate rubble. It requires
medium to high lighting combined with medium to strong water
movement.
Feeding:
For continued good health,
it will require the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and
other trace elements to the water. Some species of Briareum are
toxic. It is highly photosynthetic, containing the symbiotic
algae zooxanthellae from which it receives most of its nutrients,
but may also capture some particulate matter.
Approximate
purchase size: 6"
to 10" |
Great Beginner
Coral
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Yellow and Red
Gorgonian Combo Special
 
A Great Beginner Coral Package
- Good Under Any Lighting Condition
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Our beautiful
Gorgonian combo Special gives you both our Yellow Tree Gorgonian
and one of our Red Tree Gorgonians. Give tree gorgonians medium
to strong water current, and low to medium light levels.A great
coral for the beginner through advanced hobbyist. Since it is
non-photosynthetic, direct food is required. We recommend Phytoplankton
or some type of invert/plankton type of food for maximum polyp
extension. |
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VERY HARDY -
GREAT BEGINNER CORAL
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Purple Feather Gorgonian
Description:The Purple Feather Gorgonian
is also referred to as Purple Bush, Lamarck's Gorgonian, or Rough
Sea Plume. It is a branching coral that is closely related to
hard corals. It is pinnately branched, forming tall, feather-like
colonies and has a beautiful purple coloration. The polyps are
nocturnal, and the branches are bumpy in appearance when the
polyps are withdrawn. It is semi-aggressive and should be given
adequate space away from neighboring corals or anemones. Underwater
epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live
rock in the reef aquarium. It makes a rewarding addition to the
well-established reef system. It requires medium to high lighting.
Management:In order to inhibit algae
and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that this gorgonian
is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent
water flow. If in the event that it does begin to become covered
with algae or cyanobacteria, remove it from the coral immediately,
as this will cause rapid tissue deterioration. Algae can be removed
gently with the use of a soft brush, and cyanobacteria can be
combated by soaking the coral in fresh water of the same temperature
for approximately 1 minute. These corals will also benefit from
the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements
to the water.
Feeding:
The Purple
Feather Gorgonian should be fed a few times a week with a filter
feeding food. Provide a diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp,
Marine Snow, Bioplankton and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate
purchase size: 6"
to 10" |
$29.99
GREAT BEGINNER
CORAL |
Green
Clove Polyp
Often
times we can't get this coral but now it's in stock!
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Clove Polyps wave
beautifully in the current. They will grow and reproduce by budding,
when provided with the proper environment. Place polyps along
the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure
that currents will be able to supply them with necessary nutrients
and trace elements. Leave several inches between them and other
specimens, as they will usually expand their colony and can be
stung by other corals. Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae
hosted within them supply most of their nutritional requirements
through photosynthesis they do require supplemental feedings.
Supplementing their diet with the addition of trace elements,
marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders will
help to insure their continued good health. |
GREAT BEGINNER
CORAL
$49.99
Ship
size approx 3"-4"
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Large Hawiian Feather Dusters
Sabellastarte
sp.
Opens
4 - 5 inches !!!!
Easy to keep , great
for beginner's, the Hawiian Feather Duster is known as the king
of the feather dusters. They have the nicest fan-shaped crowns,
(radiole's). The radiole may be up to 7 inches in diameter, and
brightly colored. The Feather Duster uses the radiole to filter
out small floating organisms, which it directs toward its mouth,
located at the center of the crown. It protects its segmented
body by secreting a parchment-like tube to cover itself. When
it is disturbed, it can quickly pull in its radiole into the
tube. If it is severely stressed, it will discard its crown,
growing it back later.The Feather Duster is usually found in
the coral rubble at the base of the reef aquarium, with some
of the rubble being incorporated into its parchment-like tube.
Intolerant of copper-based medications, supplemental feeding
of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods should be provided.
Like all corals the color may vary with lighting and specimen
varietions.
Approximate Purchase Size: 4" to 6"
Great for Beginner Reefs |
$8.99 or 2
for $16.00
reg.
price $11.99 ea. |
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Multicolored Christmas Tree Worm Rock
Spirobranchus
porites
The cone-like shape and magnificent
twin spiral plumage of this worm has earned the name "Christmas
tree worm" among aquarists. Usually, just the Christmas
tree crown is seen; its body is hidden within the host coral.
It has an operculum (top trap door) that covers its tube when
it withdraws its crown. There are often several Christmas Tree
Worms in the same area, though they do not live in close groups.
Somewhat shy of movement, Christmas Tree Worm Rocks prefer to
be in the shade of rocky overhangs, out of the bright light.
Extremely intolerant of poor water quality and copper-based medications,
in the aquarium it will need supplements of phytoplankton, and
liquid organic foods. Approximate Purchase Size: Small:
2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4"
to 5"
Great
for Beginner Reefs |
Small
$39.99 Medium $59.99 Large $79.99
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Red Algae Plants
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. |
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$24.99 small $39.99 Medium |
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