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Golden Coral Banded Shrimp
Stenopus zanzibaricus
Description:The Golden Coral Banded Shrimp is closely related to the Coral Banded Shrimp. These shrimp have bright golden yellow bodies complimented by red and orange striping.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. 
Food and diet:It feeds by grazing on algae and anything it can find. will take bits of any food that is added. supplemental feeding not required.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger
Reef Compatibility:Very good

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$8.99 Single  $17.99 Mated Pair

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 Yellow Tree Gorgonian
Diodogorgia nodulifera

Description:The Yellow Tree Gorgonian is common throughout the Caribbean and is yellow with red calyces. The polyps of this gorgonian are white and are usually seen during the nighttime when the aquarium's lights are off or with actinic lighting on. This gorgonian is non-photosynthetic and makes a great addition to any reef aquarium, or one containing Seahorses.
Management:Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. This gorgonian is photosynthetic and requires a moderate amount of light depending on the amount of filter feeding food that is available. It also requires a stronger water flow and the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. 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; combat cyanobacteria by soaking the coral in freshwater of the same temperature for approximately 1 minute.
Feeding:The Yellow Tree Gorgonian should be fed a few times a week with a filter feeding food. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: 6" to 8"
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$8.99 ~ Regular Price $19.99 each 

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  Mermaids Fan Plant
 
Description: The Mermaid's Fan plant, a green calcareous algae found throughout the Atlantic Oceans in the Caribbean. It is used as a decorative plant in the marine reef aquarium and also in refugiums. These plants grow out of the substrate and form beautiful Fan Shaped leaves. They are calcareous algae that deposit limestone (calcium carbonate) in their tissues. The Mermaid's Fan plant is generally hardy in the right conditions. 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 Mermaids Fan Plant 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 and calcium.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 6"
Level of Care: Good for beginners

$5.99 each
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Saltwater Fern Plants
 
Excellent addition for Water Quality Management
The Saltwater Fern Plant is a marine plant that can be used as a natural method of filtration and means of Natural Nitrate Reduction in the saltwater aquarium. The Fern Plant absorb nutrients from the water in order to grow, and help lower nitrates and phosphates in the aquarium. The use of the Fern Plant 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, Fern Plants are drawing lots of attention. Fern Plants not only have the ability to absorb nitrates, but phosphates and other organics as well. In fact, they remove organics so well from the water that they act as a replacement for a protein skimmer. When using Fern Plants you will notice your protein skimmer working less and less all the time. The more the Fern Plants grow, the more they absorb the excess organics in your water, and the skimmer has nothing to remove and becomes obsolete. If you are a naturalist and don't want to have to use chemical additives or compounds to reduce and control nitrates in your aquarium, this is a very effective filtration method to consider. Plant the Fern Plant 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"
Level of Care: Good for beginners
$9.99 each
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Shaving Hair Brush Plants
 
Excellent addition for Water Quality Management
Description: 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.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.

The use of the Shaving Brush Plantfor 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, Shaving Brush Plant are drawing lots of attention. Fern Plants not only have the ability to absorb nitrates, but phosphates and other organics as well. In fact, they remove organics so well from the water that they act as a replacement for a protein skimmer. When using Shaving Brush Plant you will notice your protein skimmer working less and less all the time. The more they grow, the more they absorb the excess organics in your water, and the skimmer has nothing to remove and becomes obsolete. If you are a naturalist and don't want to have to use chemical additives or compounds to reduce and control nitrates in your aquarium, this is a very effective filtration method to consider. Plant the Shaving Brush Plant 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: 3" to 6"
Level of Care: Good for beginners

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 Aquacultured
Red Mangrove Plants

species: Rhizophora mangle
Excellent addition for Water Quality Management
The Hawiian Red Mangrove absorbs nutrients from the water in order to grow, and in turn, helps to 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. If you are a naturalist and don't want to have to use chemical additives or compounds to reduce and control nitrates in your aquarium, this is a very effective filtration method to consider. Last note, It is important for nutrient control in the aquarium, that when leaves are dropped from the plant that they are not allowed to decay in the aquarium.
How do I plant Mangroves? The mangrove plant can be planted in an open or closed aquarium, illuminated sump, or refugium. If you have a canopy over your aquarium, simply plant the mangrove plant towards the back of the aquarium, so it will eventually grow through the area where the plumbing is located. When adding a mangrove to your aquarium, you can plant it directly in the sand or gravel, use a rubber band or tie to attach it to the top of rocks or driftwood, or allow it to take root in the water with no substrate. The roots will quickly take hold in either a sand substrate or in live rock.
Approximate Purchase Size: 5" to 9"
Level of Care: Good for beginners

$6.99 each
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  Horseshoe Crabs

Sand Stirer , Detritus Eater
Ancestors of horseshoe crabs date back over 450 million years--long before the age of the dinosaurs. The Horseshoe Crab is very strange in appearance and can be unique specimens for any 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. The Horseshoe Crab is greenish brown to light tan in color. The dorsal part of the body is rounded, and it has a long spike for a tail. The Horseshoe Crab is really not a crab, but more closely related to spiders and mites, belonging to a group of animals called chelicerates. Horseshoe Crabs can grow quite large. The female horseshoe crabs usually grow larger than the males, with their body reaching a maximum size of 12 inches in diameter. When small, they are very efficient scavengers and are great for aerating and maintaining sand beds. In the aquarium, your Horseshoe Crab will not grow that large, and will generally do best in a sandy substrate. They are very helpful in cleaning an aquarium through sifting through sand and gravel in search of worms and any organic debris. It will move the substrate around almost nonstop in its search for food. The Horseshoe Crab will move about, scavengiong detritus or other materials that have fallen to the bottom. Although it may find some food scavenging, its diet should be supplemented with meaty items such as pieces of squid and shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size:
Small: 1" to 2"; Medium/Large: 2" to 3"

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Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata wurdemanni complex

Do you have pesky aptasia anenome's taking over your tank?
Description: The Peppermint Shrimp is a very popular shrimp addition because of its love to eat a nuisance problem called Aiptasia. The body of the Peppermint shrimp is a see through red with red stripes that run parallel along their body. Peppermint Shrimp are very easy to care for and prefer to be kept in groups. They should be fed daily flake, pellet or meaty foods, and will not harm other shrimp. Peppermint Shrimp grow quickly and will molt. Leftover bodies are not dead shrimp, you are seeing the exoskeleton remains of what was shed. When they molt they shed their exoskeleton, a process called "molting", which allows them to remove their restricting shell and begin a new one. Often times in the home aquarium Shrimp will leave this translucent shell in full view so it can serve as a distraction while the Shrimp finds a hiding place and allows its new shell to harden.
Care Level:
Easy
Temperament:
Peaceful
Reef Safe:
Yes
Diet:
The diet of the Peppermint Shrimp may include Brine, live or frozen foods, pellet and flake foods.
Reef Compatability:An excellent reef aquarium species, gets along well with tank mates
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4" to 1-1/2"
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$2.99 ~ Regular Price $9.99 each 

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  Pencil Urchins
Eucidaris tribuloides
Description: The pencil urchin, Eucidaris tribuloides, is a sea urchin that inhabits regions of the Atlantic Ocean.The Pencil Urchin, also known as theClub or Mine Urchin,it is a small reddish brown urchin with pencil-like spines protruding from its body. These spines are thicker than that of other urchins. But like all urchins, they act as a defensive mechanism against predators in nature. Some species of sea urchins, such as the slate pencil urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides), are commonly sold in aquarium stores because they are effective at controlling a reef tank's hair algae issues.
During daytime hours the Pencil Urchin will spend its time sleeping near rocks, or corners of the aquarium. At night though, they will come alive, searching out algae such as its favorite hair algae or any other form of green algae for a meal.

Food and diet:The pencil urchin is best kept in a reef-style aquarium where it should be fed dried green seaweed sheets.
Recommended minimum tank size: 20 gallon or larger
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 2"
Reef Compatibility:Very good
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$4.99 ~ Regular Price $11.99 each 

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~Saltwater Fish ~

Certified Tank Raised
Black Hippocampus Kuda

Black Hippocampus Reidi, eating frozen mysis shrimp
Description: The Black Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi., is a large colorful fish that many hobbyists consider the most attractive of all the seahorses. They inhabit a wide range of habitats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on the West coast of the United States. The coloration of these seahorses are generally black, the color may somewhat change due to the nature of a Reidi Seahorse. Their coloration may change in the aquarium, and is highly dependent on the colors of its environment.

These select Hippocampus Reidi have been collected by Brazilian fishermen who depend on fishing as a means to feed their families and villages. The fact that these seahorse are hand caught without the use of chemicals at the perfect size make this method very successful. After collection they are brought to a special near by seahorse facility where they are housed and slowly switched from live to frozen foods. The end result is a seahorse that is fully acclimated to aquarium life with a voracious appetite for readily available food.

Minimum Tank Size: It does best when kept as either a mated pair, or with a small group of its own kind in a species-only aquarium. The taller the aquarium, the better, at least 16 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.

Diet: Do Not house with fast, aggressive fish, as they will out-compete the Seahorse for food. These are accustomed to frozen mysis shrimp. They will also feed upon amphipods, and other small crustaceans found in live rock. They will also accept vitamin-enriched adult brine shrimp, but should not make up a majority of their diet. They are slow, deliberate feeders and require two or more small feedings per day.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 4"
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$69.99ea. ~ 3 for $199.99 ~
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Yellow Hippocampus Reidi

Yellow Hippocuampus Reidi, eating frozen mysis shrimp
Description: The Yellow Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi., is a large colorful fish that many hobbyists consider the most attractive of all the seahorses. They inhabit a wide range of habitats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on the West coast of the United States. The coloration of these seahorses are bright Yellow. Their coloration may change in the aquarium, and is highly dependent on the colors of its environment. .

These select Hippocampus Reidi have been collected by Brazilian fishermen who depend on fishing as a means to feed their families and villages. The fact that these seahorse are hand caught without the use of chemicals at the perfect size make this method very successful. After collection they are brought to a special near by seahorse facility where they are housed and slowly switched from live to frozen foods. The end result is a seahorse that is fully acclimated to aquarium life with a voracious appetite for readily available food.

Minimum Tank Size: It does best when kept as either a mated pair, or with a small group of its own kind in a species-only aquarium. The taller the aquarium, the better, at least 16 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.

Diet: Do Not house with fast, aggressive fish, as they will out-compete the Seahorse for food. These are accustomed to frozen mysis shrimp. They will also feed upon amphipods, and other small crustaceans found in live rock. They will also accept vitamin-enriched adult brine shrimp, but should not make up a majority of their diet. They are slow, deliberate feeders and require two or more small feedings per day.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3-1/2" to 4-1/2"
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$99.99ea. ~ 3 for $269.99 ~
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 Tank Bred ORA Yellow Line Goby
Gobiosoma evelynae
Description:The ORA Yellowline Goby is very similar to the Neon Goby, except that it has yellow lines rather than the blue lines of the Neon Goby.Yellowlines are cleaner gobies, which are always beneficial in aquariums. They also will eat small bits of frozen and dry aquarium foods and are generally welcomed by larger fish because they are recognized as cleaners.The Yellowline Goby is a species native to Brazil, where export of the species is illegal, therefore making captive bred specimens the only choice for hobbyists.
Recommended Tank size: 1 gallon
Feeding and Diet: Tank Bred Yellow Line Gobies get some of their nutritional requirements from cleaning other fish, but it is hard to make a living in a normal reef tank. They will readily accept small meaty foods that are offered. Their mouths are fairly small, so only small foods are given any attention.
Reef Compatibility: Neon Gobies are very good reef tank inhabitants.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"
Level of Care: Easy
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$21.99ea. ~ 3 for $59.99 ~
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 Bartletts Anthias
(Psuedoanthias bartlettorum)


One of a few Anthias that adapts well to captivity
Description: Bartlett’s Anthias is able to adapt to both bright and dim aquaria with ease and is considered one of the easier of the Anthias family to keep in brightly lit reef aquariums. Bartlett’s Anthias, like most Anthias, are peaceful and can be kept with other peaceful community fish.The males coloration is brighter. The females tend to be not as brightly colored. Both males and females have a yellow back and yellow caudal fin.
The Bartletts Anthias dwells in the middle of a tank but appreciates the availability of several hiding places. Anthias species all share the trait of being hermaphroditic. If a dominant male perishes, the largest female will morph to take its place. If two females or more females are placed into the aquarium, one of the females will change into a male.
Tank Recommendations: The Bartlett's Anthias does best in a tank of at least 50 gallons with live rock.
Diet: The diet is consistent with other members of the Anthias group - zooplankton and floating filamentous algae. In the aquarium, it should be fed a varied diet of mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, frozen preparations and other meaty items for zooplankton feeders, small quantities of food several times per day.
Approximate Purchase Size:
2" to 3"
Reef Aquarium Compatibility: Great for a reef aquarium!
Level of Care: One of the Easiest of Anthias to keep

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$39.99ea. ~ 3 for $117.99 ~
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   Lyretail Anthias
Pseudanthias squamipinnis

One of a few Anthias that adapts well to captivity
Description:The Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) are one of the more popular home tank anthias. Also known as the Warpaint Anthias for its vivid markings, especially in the males. The exact coloration can vary, depending on the region the fish was collected in, but follows the same general pattern. The male has an orange-red body with yellow scales on the sides, elongated rays in the dorsal fin, a forked tail, and long pelvic fins. Males are generally darker than females and have large red spots on the pectoral fins. The female has a light orange body with elongated rays in the dorsal fin, a forked tail, and long pelvic fins. A purple stripe extends across the cheek to the pectoral fins of both males and females. These fish are best kept in small harems of one male to several females. If the aquarium cannot handle a group of 3 or more anthias in a male-female harem, then it is best to keep only 1 in the tank.
Diet: Anthias are planktivores and feed primarily on zooplankton, tiny animals found in the water column. They benefit from several small feedings throughout the day rather than one large feeding. A healthy microinvertebrate population in the aquarium with a constant supply of food items like copepods and amphipods is beneficial but most anthias can be weaned onto frozen and prepared zooplanktons, Cyclop-eeze, mysis shrimp, baby brine shrimp and similar items.
Minimum Tank Size: 25 gallon tank will suffice for one fish, however, if keeping a group, a 90 gallon tank or larger should be used since Anthias appreciate plenty of room to swim.
Reef Aquarium Compatibility: Anthias are Reef Safe and are not normally known to bother corals or invertebrates.
Level of Care: Moderate
approximate purchase size: 2-3"

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Female $21.99 Regular Price $26.99 each
Males $28.99 Regular Price $36.99 each
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Blue Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops
Description:Neon gobies are one of the most easily recognized and popular saltwater aquarium fish. It is well documented that this fish is a cleaner species that picks parasites and other debris from the mouth, gills and skin of larger fish. They are small, reaching about 2 inches in length, and are black with two neon blue stripes along the back and a white belly. Neon gobies are not difficult to keep in aquariums, and are especially well suited to reef tanks. They will eat small bits of frozen and dry aquarium foods although in nature they are almost exclusively parasite pickers. Normally, they are not bothered by larger fish because they are recognized as cleaners. Spawning of this species is well documented, and pairing and spawning are often observed in aquaria. This species can lay 500-800 eggs every 10 days, hatching in about 8-9 days. They spend about 25-28 days as larva until metamorphosis.
Recommended Tank size: 1 gallon
Feeding and Diet: Neon Gobies get some of their nutritional requirements from cleaning other fish, but it is hard to make a living in a normal reef tank. They will readily accept small meaty foods that are offered. Their mouths are fairly small, so only small foods are given any attention.
Reef Compatibility: Neon Gobies are very good reef tank inhabitants.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"
Level of Care: Easy
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   Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus

Description: The Yellow Watchman Goby also are called Yellow Watchman Prawn Goby, and sometimes the Yellow Shrimp Goby. Yellow Watchman Gobies are one of the more popular Shrimp Gobies offered in the pet trade. They seem to be very resistant to most saltwater fish disease in the marine aquarium. They are found wild in many habitats between Singapore and Micronesia. Yellow Watchman Gobies form a mutual symbiotic relationship with some Pistol Shrimp. The name "Watchman" comes from their behavior in the wild, where they act as watchmen for the shrimp.
Recommended Tank size: It requires a 1 gallon or larger aquarium
Feeding and Diet:Yellow Watchman Gobies may be kept on a diet of brine shrimp, large shrimp chopped into bits, and other meaty foods.
Level of Care:
Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 3"

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$9.99 ~ Regular Price $17.99 each 


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  Kole Yellow Eye Tangs
Ctenochaetus strigosus

Description: This species is reddish-brown with lighter lines running down the body and a yellow ring around the eye. It is an active species that will graze on microalgae growing on the aquarium glass and décor. It is a passive tang that makes a great community fish. Very popular as a "maintainance" tang.
Recommended Tank size: A 70 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards other Tangs, therefore, it is best to only keep one per tank. It will not harm sessile invertebrates in the reef tank environment.
Food and diet: In nature it feeds almost entirely on brown macroalgae and should be offered a wide a variety of foods including plenty of algae. Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of seaweed and algae. These are the foods that will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad and Ocean Nutrition are all ideal products and are very easy to use.
Reef Compatability: Great for a reef or community aquariums.
Level of Care: Easy
Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 5"

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Flame Angelfish
Centropyge loriculus

Identification:  Probably the most popular of all the miniature spectacularly colored member of the genus Centropyge (The dwarf angelfish family), the flame angelfish has become one of the most recognizable marine fish in the industry. Almost everyone in the hobby has at one time or another either purchased one or considered getting a flame angelfish. We provide the hobbyist with what we feel are the nicest of the Flame Angels, ours arrive from collectors in the Marshall Islands. The Marshall Island Flame Angel has the brightest red of all the locations that Flame angels are found. Another difference is the stripes on the Marshall Island Flame angel. They run verticle from top to bottom as the others do, but are wider.

Recommended Tank size: An aquarium no smaller than 30 gallons should be used to house a flame angelfish. They require rock work incorporating holes, nooks and crannies to dart in and out of so adjust your liverock to this type of scape.
Food and diet:In a saltwater aquarium they should be given a balanced diet. Variety is important, feed them foods from a wide range of food groups. Feeding them a single type of food for too long is generally a bad idea. They should be fed frozen foods that have both meat and algae (Formula One, Formula Two, Ocean Nutrition Pygmy Angel Formula are all good examples, algae and nori sheets as well as a pellet from a reputable brand like Spectrum.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Generally safe if fed well, they may nip at corals, clams, etc.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium; 1-1/2" to 2" ; Large; 2" to 4"

Medium $43.99 ~ Regular Price $49.99 each 
Large $59.99 ~ Regular Price $69.99 each 

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  Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia


Description:The Sixline wrasse has a purple body with six orange lines running horizontally across the upper half. The top of the dorsal fin is also orange. They have red eyes white two white stripes on them. The Sixline wrasse can be kept as a solitary fish but you can also keep several specimens together in larger aquariums as long as they are introduced to the tank at the same time.
Sixline wrasse is suitable for reef setups and it will help keep the aquarium in good condition by eating and thereby controlling unwanted organisms like pyramid snails, troublesome flatworms, and bristleworms.
Recommended Tank size: minimum 10 gallon
Food and diet: Feeding the Sixline wrasse is easy as they will accept most food types. Give them a varied diet consisting of live food, frozen food, chopped up sea food and flake food. Flake food or pellets can be a good and convenient base for the diet but should always be complement with other food as well.
Reef Compatability: Excellent. No threat to corals or ornamental invertebrates. Large individuals may feed on smaller, delicate shrimps. It will aid the reef aquarist in controlling pyramidellid snails and commensal flatworms.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-3/4"
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$13.99 ~ Regular Price $19.99 each 

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 Tailspot Blenny
Ecsenius stigmatura

Extremely peaceful and easy to take care of.
Description: The Tail Spot Blenny's defining feature is the dark spot at the base of its tail. A black and yellow band runs below each eye, aiding them in blending into their surroundings. They are a smaller blenny with veryeautiful large eyes, and a small mouth giving the fish a very comical look. Generally found amid crevices and rocks on the bottom of its environment.

Tail Spot Blennies are great fish for smaller tanks. They are extremely peaceful and easy to take care of while only demanding a tank size of around ten gallons to meet its needs. They can grow up to around 2 1/2 inches. These blennies have a very unique look and coloration. They have very big eyes for their smaller bodies and have an even smaller mouth. They like to hangout in crevices and rocks where they can perch or hide. If they are housed with a more aggressive fish it is possible that they will be forced to hide the majority of the time. They usually will accept a variety of foods in which vegetable matter or algae should be present. These are great fish that are fun to watch and a joy to have within your aquarium.
Recommended Tank size: at least 10 gallons
Feeding and Diet: The Tail Spot Blenny is a herbavore should include vegetable matter, including frozen and dried foods containing marine and blue-green algae.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"

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$19.99 ~ Regular Price $24.99 each 

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  Eyelash Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus

Aptly named for its ability to mow the front lawn!
Eyelash Blennies will mow down hair algae in your aquarium.
Description:  The Lawnmower is aptly named for its ability to mow down hair algae. These fish have tons of personality. They make an excellent addition to any reef tank. They should be offered algae sheets on a regular basis if regular algae growth is not available.This is a great aquarium fish, Primarily utilized to control hair (also called filamentous) algae, but an all around great aquarium fish to keep in your aquarium tank. , Unless your aquarium is large enough to house a pair, keep only one pLawnmower Blenny in the tank. Other names this algae junkie goes by is the Jewelled Rock Blenny, Rock Blenny or Sailfin Algae Blenny. Native to the reefs across the Indo-Pacific no tank should be without this work horse, remember that.
Recommended Tank size: 30 gallon
Feeding and Diet: Feeds on algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores. Does best in a tank with microalgae.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 3"

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$9.99 ~ Regular Price $15.99 each 

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  Blue Mandarins
Pterosynchiropus splendidus

Description:   The Blue Mandarin also called the Green Mandarin , Green Mandarin Dragonet , or Psychedelic Mandarin fish can simply not be confused with any other fish. It has arguably the most attractive coloration and pattern of any commonly kept reef fish. Though this animal is commonly referred to as a goby, this name is misleading. The Yellow Target Mandarin is a Dragonet in the family Callionymidae. The scale-less body of the fish is a blue or 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.

Mandarins will also help to prevent brown flatworm infestations, which can be trouble for some reef aquariums. The 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.

The Mandarin requires an established reef aquarium with plenty of live copepods to feed on. You can supplement its diet with live copepods from AlgaGen called Tisbe Copepods. Adding a refugium to your system will once established, provide an excellent source of live food.
Recommended Tank size: The minimum tank requirement is generally stated as 10 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.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2"
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   Neon Velvet Damselfish
Neoglyphidodon oxyodon

Description: The Neon Velvet Damselfish start out as attractive and hardy displays in the home aquarium, especially when in schools. However these cute little fish quickly grow to become terrors and will chase and harass fish many times their size. These fish make excellent companions for aggressive tankmates with other damselfish, dottybacks, angelfish and puffers. Provide plenty of hiding and swimming space for these fish. They are not recommended for reef aquariums where they will share space with peaceful reef inhabitants.
Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended.
Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae.
Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"

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   Warpaint Clown Goby
Gobiodon atrangulatus

Description: Warpaint Clown Gobies are similar to the common Green Clown Gobies but they have the beautiful red "warpaint" markings on the face and body. They 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: It requires a 10 gallon or larger aquarium preferably with branching coral. It will rarely become aggressive towards other fish.

Feeding and Diet: It feeds 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.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1"
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Yellow (Target) Mandarin
(also called Spotted Mandarin)
Synchiropus picturatus
Target Mandarin

Description:  One of the most dramatically colored saltwater fish, the Target Mandarinfish , also called the Yellow Target Mandarin fish, or the Yellow Mandarin Goby. Though this animal is commonly referred to as a goby, this name is misleading. The Yellow Target Mandarin is a Dragonet in the family Callionymidae.
Mandarinfish require an established reef aquarium for survival. 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 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. The Mandarin requires an established reef aquarium with plenty of live copepods to feed on. You can supplement its diet with Arctic Pods and live copepods. Adding a refugium to your system will also provide a continued source of live food.Of recent news, the livestock aquacultural facility of ORA has successfuly reared Target Mandarin fish. The program has been very successful and these tank raised Target Mandarin fish are also available through Aquatic Connection Live.
Recommended Tank size: The minimum tank requirement is generally stated as 10 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.
Note: Due to the specific food needs of mandarin fish we request they only be placed in well established aquariums with plenty of live copepods available to feed on. We therefore only provide an arrive in "perfect condition" guarantee and no long term guarantee is provided.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2"
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Pink Spot Shrimp Goby
Cryptocentrus pavoninoides

Good Reef Fish - Great Sand Sifter
Description: Cryptocentrus pavoninoides, commonly called Bluespotted Watchman goby, is a Goby from the Western Central Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. The name "Watchman" comes from their behavior in the wild, where they act as watchmen for their partnered shrimp. Totally Reef Safe and gets along with every fish in your tank! Blue-spotted Watchman Gobies are peaceful toward other fish, but may not tolerate other Blue-spotted Watchman Gobies. They are fine for reef aquariums, and prefer an environment with plenty of hiding places and a sandy bottom to dig burrows. The name "Watchman" comes from their behavior in the wild, where they act as watchmen for the shrimp.
Recommended Tank : The ideal aquarium should have plenty of room at the bottom and a sandbed of at least two inches in depth. When startled or threatened, they have been known to jump out of uncovered aquariums. Always keep the tank covered and provide plenty of hiding places to retreat to.
Feeding and Diet: will feed off the bottom sifting through the sand. The diet should consist of a variety of live and frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, live black worms, and prepared foods for carnivores. It should be fed frequently.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility: Great addition to reef or community tank

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Rainfordi Goby
Amblygobius rainfordi

Excellent for eating annoying aquarium hair algae.
Description:This is an incredibly useful and attractive fish. Rainfordi Goby, Amblygobius rainfordi, is excellent for keeping your tank clean of hair algae. Also known as the Court Jester Goby due to its colorful, almost comical appearance, this animated, hardy, colorful fish grows to a maximum length around 3 inches. Its size makes it perfect for large and for small aquariums. Rainfordi Gobies do great indivually, but given adequate space and a simultaneous introduction, a grouping makes a beautiful display with their grey-blue bodies and orange striping running horizontally along the entire length of the body. This fish typically will not bother any fish, corals, or invertebrates. Care should be taken, however, to ensure that other larger species (or others of a similar species who have established territories) do not pick on the Rainfordi. In the reef tank, it will appreciate the hiding places afforded by Live Rock and corals.
Recommended Tank size: Minimum 10 gallon .
Food and diet: Feeds on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates and algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores. The diet should consist of small crustaceans, such as live and frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, as well as filamentous algae.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Excellent
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"

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Australian Orangetail Damselfish
Chrysiprera cyanea

Description: The Australian Orangetail Damsel fish is probably the highest demand damsel fish sold in the United States. These Australian beauties, are a good hardy fish for beginners, and perfect for reef , fish only, or invertebrate tanks.
Recommended minimum tank size: A tank of at least 30 gallons is recommended.
Food and diet: A hardy aquarium fish, accepting a wide variety of prepared foods; live brine shrimp, plankton, mysis shrimp, green algae.
Reef Compatible: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1-1/2"

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 Orange Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica

Description: The Orange Firefish Goby is a great choice for the begining to intermediate marine aquarist. The Orange Firefish Goby is also known as the Fire Dartfish, Firefish, the Orange Firefish, Magnificent Dartfish and the Red Firefish. The entire Gobiidae family includes Firefishes, Mandarins, Jawfish and Tilefish. The Fire Goby comes from coral reefs in the central and western Pacific, including the Red Sea. Though from the coral reefs, they are totally reef compatible. The Orange Fire Goby with its long, narrow, cylindrical body, has a yellow head, pinkish yellow front half and a firey red/orange back half. The rear fins are highlighted in black. Its dorsal fin is divided into two sections, which distinguish gobies from blennies. The Fire Gobies’ most distinctive feature is an elongated first ray on the forward dorsal fin. This ray is pink at the front edge and is almost half the length of the entire body. It is used to wedge the Fire Goby into a burrow for safety from predators. The Fire Goby has a swim bladder, which allows it to hover in one location for extended periods with its head pointed upwards. They are known for hovering in beautiufl groups in plain view in the center of the aquarium.
Recommended minimum tank size: 10 gallon
Food and diet: The Orange Firefish Goby is a carnivore. It eats zooplankton, finely chopped small crustaceans, live & frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, algae, spirulina flakes and other quality flake foods. Gobies will not touch corals and are too small to eat most crustaceans, so they are reef safe
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" - 3"

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 Purple Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris decora

Description: The Purple Firefish from Maldives is a magnificent little fish that's perfect for reef tanks. These fish have a light lavender colored body with purple markings on their face and towards their tailfin, along with dark red and purple colored fins. The Purple Firefish also has an elongated first dorsal spine that "jumps" up and down. These little fish have lots of personality and should be kept in a tank with lots of rockwork. The Purple Firefish likes lots of crevices, caves, and overhangs where they can "hang" in place. These fish prefer to be kept in groups and do very well in the home aquarium. They are great for reef tanks and will accept most fish foods. The Fire Gobies’ most distinctive feature is an elongated first ray on the forward dorsal fin. This ray is almost half the length of the entire body. It is used to wedge the Fire Goby into a burrow for safety from predators. The Fire Goby has a swim bladder, which allows it to hover in one location for extended periods with its head pointed upwards. They are known for hovering in beautiufl groups in plain view in the center of the aquarium.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
Feeding and diet: The Purple Firefish Goby is a carnivore. It eats zooplankton, finely chopped small crustaceans, live & frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, algae, spirulina flakes and other quality flake foods. Gobies will not touch corals and are too small to eat most crustaceans, so they are reef safe
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" - 3"

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 Blue Spot Shrimp Goby
Cryptocentrus pavoninoides
Description: The Blue Spot Shrimp Goby, Cryptocentrus pavoninoides, occurs in two color variations, which some believe to be sexual color variations. One variety is gold with black bars on its body and blue spots on its head. The second variation and the one we are shipping is a golden-yellow fish with Irradecent blue spots on the head trailing throughout the body. One of several Shrimp Gobies that if present, will gladly share its sand bed burrow with a Pistol Shrimp of the Alpheus genus. It will also build burrows in the absence of a Pistol Shrimp; helping to keep the sand bed well stirred.
Recommended Tank size: 30 gallon or larger aquarium.Needs swimming room and a live sand or loose coral rubble bottom for burrowing. Very Peaceful temperment. it rarely will become aggressive towards other fish, but it is territorial to its spot in the aquarium.
Food and diet: feeds on prey in the water column but also picks food off the substrate.Diet should include mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and table shrimp.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Totally reef safe, they can make excellent inhabitants for minature reef and miniature community aquariums.
Approximate Purchase Size: Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 4"

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$21.99 ~ Regular Price $29.99 each 

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  Hawiian Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens

The most popular saltwater fish for the home aquarium.
Description: This is the most well known fish in the marine hobby. When sleeping or stressed a white line appears on the flanks of this fish. 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. This is a good community fish. This species can be aggressive toward surgeonfish tankmates, especially members of its own kind or members of the genus Zebrasoma, after it has acclimated to its new home. It will also defend a preferred hiding place from intruders. Provide this active fish with plenty of swimming room, as well one or two hiding places.
Recommended Tank size: A 100 gallon or larger aquarium is necessary to provide plenty of swimming room. It is aggressive towards other Tangs, therefore, it is best to only keep one per tank. It will not harm sessile invertebrates in the reef tank environment.
Food and diet: In nature it feeds almost entirely on brown macroalgae and should be offered a wide a variety of foods including plenty of algae. Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of seaweed and algae. These are the foods that will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad and Ocean Nutrition are all ideal products and are very easy to use.
Reef Compatability: Great for a reef tank.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 1-3/4"; Medium: 2" to 3-1/4"; Large: 3-1/2" to 5"
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 Sustainable Aquatics
Tank-Raised Blue Hippo Tangs
Paracanthurus hepatus

Special Note: The Blue Hippo Tangs offered here have been reared in captivity and will accept readily available prepared foods. They are fully acclimated to aquarium life and much more hardy than wild collected specimens.  

Description: Wild caught Blue Hippo Tangs have a poor reputation for long-term survival. It is sensitive to stress, poor water quality, lack of stability, and poor nutrition. Sustainable Aquatics is a saltwater fish hatchery in Jefferson City, Tennessee, that provides captive-bred, tank-raised aquarium animals to the international marine aquarium trade. The work and success of Sustainable Aquatics is well known in the industry and the slight increase in cost for these tank-raised fish are more than well worth the cost.
Recommended Tank size: Requires a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim.To keep multiple specimens, introduce the entire lot at once into the marine system.
Food and diet: In nature it feeds almost entirely on brown macroalgae and should be offered a wide a variety of foods including plenty of algae. Although Tangs will eat meaty foods along with the other fish in the aquarium, it is important that they are offered plenty of seaweed and algae. These are the foods that will strengthen their immune system, reduce aggression and improve their overall health. Offer dried seaweed tied to a rock or use a veggie clip, and feed at least 3 times per week. Sea Veggies, Seaweed Salad and Ocean Nutrition are all ideal products and are very easy to use.
Reef Compatability: Good reef fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: up to 1-3/4": Medium: 2" to 2-3/4"

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Snowflake Clownfish by ORA
Amphiprion ocellaris

Identification:Snowflakes are a popular variant of A. ocellaris that have a considerable amount of irregular white markings on the body. The edges of the white coloration will typically be jagged and angular. Each Snowflake is evaluated by an experienced grader for the percentage of white and the attractiveness of the striping. Just as their name implies - no two are alike.

This popular clownfish was originally produced by Tropical Marine Centre in the UK around 1999. At that time extra white patterning was considered an undesirable trait. TMC had two, completely normal looking pairs of Ocellaris that produced two or three snowflakes once every couple of spawns. These pairs are still alive and reproducing today but they no longer produce Snowflakes. Only around 100 of these fish were ever exported to the United States making F1 Broodstock direct from TMC extremely rare. ORA obtained it’s first pair of F1 Snowflakes in 2005 and we have been working on developing a hardier and more colorful strain of this beautiful clownfish ever since.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2 inches

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$49.99 ~ Regular Price $119.99 each 

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Aquacultured ~ Tank Bred by ORA
False Percula Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris

Identification:The ORA Tank Bred False Percula Clownfish is the most popular clownfish species in the marine aquarium hobby. It is called the False Percula because it is closely related to, and easily confused with, the Percula Clownfish (A. percula). The False Percula have brightly colored orange bodies with white stripes and thin black outlines. False Percula's were one of the first marine aquarium fish to be successfully bred in captivity. Early success with their captive propagation helped lead the way in the development of the commercial marine ornamental aquaculture industry. Tank Bred False Percula's are one of the least aggressive members of the clownfish family, and will always tolerate other members of the same species in their tank. False Percula's are easy to maintain in aquariums, they adapt well, and will accept a wide variety of aquarium foods.
Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"

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Aquacultured ~ Tank Bred by ORA
Clarkii Clownfish

Description: The tank bred Clarkii Clownfish has a dark brown body with two wide vertical bands and an orange face. The anal fin is yellow and the caudal fin can be white or yellow. Juveniles are more yellow, getting browner as they age.

A very good candidate for a reef aquarium, they are very hardy and are perfect for the novice or seasoned aquarist. It is one of the few clownfish that can be maintained together in an aquarium along with other varied tank bred members.

Tank Bred Clarkii's are easy to maintain in aquariums, they adapt well, and will accept a wide variety of aquarium foods. We highly recommend them for the beginner to advanced aquarist.

Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon or larger
Feeding and diet: Omnivorous, feed varied diet that includes plant material
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Fish
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours

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$16.99 ~ Regular Price $29.99 each 

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Red Spotted Cardinal
Sphaeramia nematoptera

Excellent in Groups
Description: The Red Spotted Cardinal fish also called the Pajama Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) is a species of fish belonging to the Apogonidae family. It is a popular aquarium fish. It grows to a total length of about 2.5 inches and features distinctive red eyes and a broad dark vertical 'waistband' with scattered red spots toward the tail. It is considered to be of low vulnerability, and is distributed throughout much of the West Pacific, from Java to Fiji, and from the Ryukyu Islands south to the Great Barrier Reef. A hardy and peaceful fish that can live many years in a marine aquarium. It will typically not bother other fish, or invertebrates and is therefore considered reef safe. As they are a social fish, it is common to keep them in groups of five or more. They have been known to breed in captivity, unlike most marine fish, but captive bred specimens are only rarely available.
Interesting fact:If they are kept with a long spined sea urchin they will hide among the spines when they feel threatened.
Recommended minimum tank size: For the best care, the Spotted Cardinalfish should be kept in small schools in suitably sized aquariums of at least 30 gallons. Because the Spotted Cardinalfish is a slow and methodical swimmer, it should be housed with peaceful tankmates and offered a plethora of hiding places amongst rockwork or plants. Most Spotted Cardinalfish will tend to hide in sea grass or other plants. Some may also camouflage themselves against long spined sea urchins. Like many other schooling fish, the Spotted Cardinalfish will form a strict hierarchy when kept in small groups within the aquarium. However, unlike some social fish, this member of the Apogonidae family does not use aggression to exert dominance over other cardinalfish.
Food and diet:The Spotted Cardinalfish requires a well balanced diet of meaty foods such as feeder shrimp, flake foods, pellet foods, marine flesh, bloodworms, and depending on its size, live feeder fish.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef tank or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4" to 2"

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$6.99 Regular Price $14.99 each 

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Blonde Naso Tang
Naso elegans

Description: The Naso tang is a very personable fish that once its comfortable can be trained to accept foods from its keeper's hand. A little shy at first, it takes a little time to acclimate to aquarium life. Being a peaceful fish with an amicable nature, it will get along with most other marine fish. Though it can be kept with a variety of tank mates this species has been known to get aggressive with other surgeonfish, especially those of its own genus. Unless you have a huge (hundreds of gallons) system, it is best to house just one Naso tang to a tank. .
Recommended Tank size:This handsome fish is very active; thus, it is important to provide it with plenty of swimming space. A minimum recommended tank size is 125 gallons for a large Naso and 50 gallons for a small (you will need a larger tank when it grows). Like all surgeonfish and tangs, the Naso Tang likes a lot of water turbulence rather than a placid aquarium. Being very active during the day they need a large tank with plenty of room to swim about but will also need rocks/ corals to provide some cover and to sleep in at night. As they are primarily herbivores they ignore invertebrates, but lush natural algae growth will be greatly appreciated. Once they get acclimated and become accustom to aquarium foods they are quite hardy and long lived
Food and diet: The Naso Tangs are primarily herbivores. In the wild they feed mainly on leafy brown algae like Sargassum and Dictyota. Provide lots of algae, prepared frozen formulas containing algae or spirulina, and flakes. Japanese Nori or other seaweed can be adhered to the aquarium glass with a vegetable clip. It will also feed on some frozen brine and mysis shrimp. Some hobbyists also have great success with supplemental foods such as previously boiled or frozen zucchini, broccoli, spinach, and leaf lettuce.
Reef Compatability: Good Reef Fish
Level of Care: Moderate
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 2-1/2" to 3" ; Medium 3" to 4-3/4"; Large 5" to 6"; X Large 6-1/2" to 7-1/2"; XX Large 8" to 10"

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Hi Fin Candy Cane Prawn Goby
Stonogobiops nematodes
Description: The Hi Fin Candy Cane Goby also referred to as Yellownose Goby or the Hi Fin Red Banded Goby. This fish is very docile and poses almost no threat to any other stock inhabiting a typical marine aquarium. This passiveness makes it a perfect tankmate for delicate species like sea horses or pipefish. The goby will spend most of its time hovering about two inches above its bolt hole, searching for scraps of food in the water column. If scared or startled, it will slowly retreat towards its hole. If the danger does not go away, it will dart inside at lightning speed.
Recommended Tank : It is best suited for a 10 gallon or larger aquarium.
Feeding and Diet: The diet should consist of mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and chopped table shrimp.
General Comments: It is not aggressive towards other shrimp gobies and may even share a burrow with another species.
Level of Care: Very Hardy, easy to maintain
Reef Compatibility:Good Reef and Nano tank species
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2 inches

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$15.99 ~ Regular Price $29.99 each 
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Tank Bred ORA Orchid Dottyback
Pseudomchromis Fridmani

Description: Beautiful Red/Lavender colored fish has such a great personality that it never takes long to become one of the favorites in the aquarium! Guaranteed to not be shy with their elegant swimming style the Orchid Dottyback, sometimes called King Solomon's fish, will tend to always swim in the open once it has become happy with their new environment. In the wild it is found in colonies near vertical walls or ledges, where they dart out to grab a meal from the passing zooplankton, then rush back.The tank bred Orchid dottyback vaiety is quite easy to keep and feed and will make a great fish for both the beginner or the advanced saltwater aquarist. An excellent additional benefit to the Orchid Dottyback is that they prey on reef aquarium pests such as small mantis shrimp and bristleworms.

Recommended minimum tank size: A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is the correct size. Using live rock provide ample hiding places, caves, crevices for these fish to go within, seek as home, or use as a hiding place when nescessary. Just like other dottybacks, keep the quantity to one unless the aquarium is large enough to handle more.

Food and diet:They are meat eaters so 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:Excellent for reef or community tanks.
Size: The maximum fully grown size of the Orchid Dottyback is approximately 3 inches.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2 " to 2-1/4"
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$32.99 ~ Regular Price $44.99 each 

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Tank Bred Neon Dottyback
Pseudochromis aldabraensis

Description: Neon dottybacks are a beautiful orange color with neon blue stripes on the dorsal fin, gill cover and tail. P. aldabraensis prefer rocky shelter and live alone or in pairs in caves and crevices. In the wild it is found in colonies near vertical walls or ledges, where they dart out to grab a meal from the passing zooplankton, then rush back.The tank bred Neon dottybacks variety is quite easy to keep and feed and will make a great fish for both the beginner or the advanced saltwater aquarist. An excellent additional benefit to the Neon dottyback is that they prey on reef aquarium pests such as small mantis shrimp and bristleworms.

Recommended minimum tank size: A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is the correct size. Using live rock provide ample hiding places, caves, crevices for these fish to go within, seek as home, or use as a hiding place when nescessary. Just like other dottybacks, keep the quantity to one unless the aquarium is large enough to handle more.

Food and diet:They are meat eaters so 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:Excellent for reef or community tanks.
Size: The maximum fully grown size of the Neon Dottyback is approximately 3 inches.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2 " to 2-1/4"
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$37.99 ~ Regular Price $47.99 each 

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Tank Bred Springeri Dottyback
(Pseudochromis Springeri)
Description: The Indigo Dottyback is a hybrid of two red sea dottybacks, the Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani) and the Striped Dottyback (Pseudochromis sankeyi). The result is a new beautifully colored Dottyback that looks like a new colored Orchid Dottyback. However look closer at this beauty and you will see it has the dark horizontal stripe of the Stiped Dottyback as well. The combination is one beautiful new hybrid ORA called the Indigo Dottyback for its Indigo Blue coloration.

The Indigo Dottyback has the very mild social nature of the Striped Dottyback and can be kept in groups. An excellent additional benefit to the Hybrid Indigo Dottyback is that they prey on reef aquarium pests such as small mantis shrimp and bristleworms.
Recommended minimum tank size: A 30 gallon or larger aquarium is the correct size. Using live rock provide ample hiding places, caves, crevices for these fish to go within, seek as home, or use as a hiding place when nescessary. Just like other dottybacks, keep the quantity to one unless the aquarium is large enough to handle more.
Food and diet:They are meat eaters so 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:Excellent for reef or community tanks.
Size: The maximum fully grown size of the Springeri Dottyback is approximately 3 inches.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4 " to 2-1/4"
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$39.99 ~ Regular Price $49.99 each 

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   Red Lip Algae Blenny
Ophioblennius atlanticus

Will consume ALL types of microalgae, algae (including hair algae).
Description: The Horseface Blenny aka Redlip Algae Blenny (Ophioblennius atlanticus) is also known as the Lipstick blenny and Devilfish. It belongs to the family Blenniidae, family of the combtooth blennies. The Redlip Blenny is associated with reefs and is only found in the Atlantics tropical waters. Just as the name suggests, the protruding lips are red. Pectoral fins and tail fins are decorated with red highlights.
Recommended Tank size: It is not advisable to keep Redlip Blenny in an aquarium no smaller than 20 gallons / 75 litres. Ideally keep your Redlip Blenny in an aquarium with plenty of natural algae growth because this fish loves to graze and will happily help you keep algae under control. The Redlip Blenny spends most of its time perched on rocks near the bottom of the tank. It likes to squeeze itself into a cave, crevice, crack, empty barnacle or similar in the wild and stay inside with only its head sticking out. It is beneficial to provide it with the opportunity to carry out this natural behaviour in the aquarium as well, e.g. by including suitable caves and crevices in the set up.
Feeding and Diet: The Redlip Blenny should ideally be placed in an aquarium where there is plenty of natural micro algae for it to feed on. It is also known to help keeping the aquarium free of filamentous algae. To be on the safe side, it is best to supplement the naturally occurring algae with fresh or frozen foods for herbivore/algaevore fish, especially if the aquarium is not very well established yet. Even though the Redlip Blenny feeds chiefly on algae, it is actually an omnivore that will ingest small amounts of meaty food in the wild. It is therefore a good idea to occasionally provide it with small meaty foods in the aquarium to ensure optimal health.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 3"

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 Green Wolf Eel
Congrogadus subducens

Description:This fish from the Indo-West Pacific is neither an eel nor a blenny (and most certainly not a wolf). Other common names include the carpet eel blenny or just plain ol' eel blenny. As described in detail in Fish Tales 2004-4, this fish is a member of the Pseudochromidae (Dottyback) family. The male wolf eel is green, while the female is a more drab gray/brown with a pinkish hue that seems to vary in intensity.
Recommended Tank:A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places throughout the aquarium.
Food and diet:Its diet should include meaty foods such as small marine fish, chopped clam, and prawns in its diet.
Reef Compatability: with caution
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 12" to 24"

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Tiger Watchman Goby
Valenciennea wardii

Good Reef Fish - Good Sand Sifter
Description:  You will see the Tiger Watchman Goby also named the Ward's Sleeper, Ward's Tiger, or Tiger Sleeper Goby.I n the wild, Valencienna wardii is found in sandy areas of shallow lagoon and coastal bays of the Indo-Pacific region at depth of 15 to 60 feet. This Goby uses shallow burrows in the substrate as refuge, keeping the substrate well oxygenated. They have a cream colored body with three wide brown bars along their sides, a neon blue band below each eye and a black spot on the first dorsal.They are burrow dwellers, and will normally seek protection under low overhanging rocks or actually burrow underneath rock to form a secure home. The name "Watchman" comes from their behavior in the wild, where they act as watchmen for the shrimp.
Recommended Tank : The ideal aquarium should have plenty of room at the bottom and a sandbed of at least two inches in depth. When startled or threatened, they have been known to jump out of uncovered aquariums. Always keep the tank covered and provide plenty of hiding places to retreat to.
Feeding and Diet: The Tiger Sleeper Goby will usually feed off the bottom of the tank, sifting through the sand for edibles. The diet should consist of a variety of live and frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, live black worms, and prepared foods for carnivores. It should be fed frequently.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 2-1/2"

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Labout's Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus laboutie

Description:The Laboute's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus laboutei) from the waters of the Barier Reef. are one of the beautiful species out of Australia, and is available sporaticaly in the aquarium trade. The lower half of this wrasse is white while the upper half is purple with horizontal lines down its body. Both males and females have these stripes but the colors of the males are much more intense.
Recommended Tank size: The Labouti Fairy Wrasse is a very peaceful, active fish that will bring both color and activity to a reef aquarium of 50 gallons or larger. It will not bother any corals or invertebrates making them a perfect fish for the reef aquarium. A single male can be kept with a group of females that are introduced prior to or at the same time as the male. These wrasse like to jump, so a tight fitting canopy is recommended.
Food and diet: Feed a varied diet of frozen prepared foods, minced fresh shrimp, and a good flake food. Try to feed at least twice a day.
Reef Compatability: Excellent Reef fish.
Hardiness: this is a moderately hardy fish.
Care Level: Moderate
Approximate Purchase Size: Large 3-1/4" to 4"
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Unforgettable colors and pattern!
Supermale Australlian
Lineatus Fairy Wrasse
(Cirrhilabrus lineatus.)

Supermales are the Incredible brightly colored ones!!!
Description: Perhaps one of the most beautiful Cirrhilabrus, the Lineatus is found only on the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. They are very colorful, peaceful fish, that are not seen too often in the aquarium hobby. Found in isolated areas of outer reefs in deep water, collectors work much harder going deeper and searching for this highly desired species. One of the sturdier Cirrhilabrus in the aquarium. They make an ideal, peaceful choice for the reef aquarium. Cirrhilabrus lineatus is collected infrequently, in small quantities.
Recommended Tank size: The Lineatus Fairy Wrasse is a very peaceful, active fish that will bring both color and activity to a fish-only or reef aquarium of 90 gallons or larger. They will not harm corals or invertebrates making them the ideal candidate for the reef aquarium. These wrasse like to jump, so a tight fitting canopy is recommended.
Food and diet:When first introduced into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. Meals should consist of a variety of feeder shrimp, flaked foods, and marine meats.
Reef Compatability: Excellent Reef fish.
Hardiness: Moderate
Approximate Purchase Size: Large 3-1/4" to 4"
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 Marshall Island Mystery Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus ocellatus

Excellent Reef fish
Description: An ideal fish for the reef aquarium, this recently described species was collected for the trade long before it was described. Once thought to occur only in a few isolated areas, it has been recorded from Australia, Marshall Islands and other locations throughout the Indo-Pacific. Found only in deep water, further exploration will likely expand its range. Bold and hardy with a great appetite, The Mystery Wrasse is ideal for the reef aquarium.The majority of the body is pinkish purple with thin, white vertical stripes and an eyespot surrounded by a yellowish hue on its green tail. Some younger fish will have more green in the body, which will quickly change to red in the aquarium.
Recommended Tank size: This hard to find species is suitable for a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with lots of live rock and a sandy bottom. It is an excellent fish for a reef aquarium and passive with most popular reef fish, including other wrasses. It has also been used as a watchdog and eliminator of pesky aquarium flatworms.
Food and diet:When first introduced into the aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. It prefers a diet of finely chopped meaty foods and occasionally frozen preparations.
Reef Compatability: Excellent Reef fish.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 2-1/2"

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   Astrea Snails
(Astraea tecta)
Description:Astrea snails are an excellent addition to any reef tank and are 100% reef safe. They will not harm any other living creatures and will not disturb the decoration or landscaping. They are very beneficial in any setup as they are good algae eaters and will eat most algae types including hair algae, cyanobacteria and diatoms.

According to Julian Sprung's Reef Aquarium Manual , Volume One, Astrea snails are the ideal snail to be placed in your aquarium as soon as ammonia and nitrite levels reach acceptable levels (less than 1 ppm). One of the best snails for controlling Diatom 's, (light brown/red algae), Green Algae Blooms and Dark Purple/Red Slime algae . Introduced as soon as
possible to new aquarium, these snails effectively limit the development of all micro algae. Ref: The Reef Aquarium.

Astrea snails are easily identified based on the characteristic sharp conical shell circled by a large ridge.

Astrea snails are best kept in well established aquariums and are hardy once they have acclimatized themselves to their new surrounding. They are like all snails sensitive towards even small changes in water values and it is therefore important to acclimatize them slowly to a tank using drop acclimatization (allow this process to take at least two hours). They are also sensitive to high nitrate levels and copper. Even small amounts of copper can prove fatal for Astrea snails and copper based medications can not be used in a tank containing Astrea or other snails.
Recommend 1 per gallon
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2"

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Dwarf Blue Leg Reef Hermit Crab

Blue Leg's take care of most every type of algae problem
on your rock and corals, diatoms, hair algae, & red slime too!!
Description:Dwarf Blue Leg hermit crabs are one of the most popular scavengers in the aquarium trade. Known for their small size, beautiful colors and excellent reef combatibility, they are able to reach tight crevices and polish off the detritus and algae that bigger inverts cannot get to. They will scour the sand and live rock in search of food and leave the tank virtually nitrate-free. They make excellent tank cleaners and a great addition to your clean-up crew. They have bright blue striped legs with orange antennas.
Food and diet:The Dwarf Blue Leg Reef Hermit Crab is best kept in a reef-style aquarium where it will have ample supplies of algae to eat. If there is insufficient algae to eat, their diet must be supplemented with dried seaweed.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1"
Important Note: Due to the extremely low price, there is no guarantee on this Special Sale Item. Order at your own risk.
Reef Compatibility:Very good

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 Sponge Crabs
Great disguise protects this friend
from the sea!
Description: A good disguise can help you survive in the sea.The sponge crab holds a living sponge on top of its shell to keep hidden. The sponge crab hold onto sponges with their back legs, and are covered in small hairs. They are reef safe, peaceful, and will not harm other invertebrates or corals. Very interesting invertebrates for the marine aquarium.
Diet: The diet of the Sponge Crab should include meaty foods such as chopped fish and clams, as well as frozen, flake, and freeze-dried foods.
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"

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 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.
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1"; Medium: 1-1/4" to 1-3/4"; Large: 1-3/4" to 2-1/2"

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 Sexy Shrimp
Thor amboinensis
Food and diet:The tiny Sexy Shrimp has enjoyed good popularity among marine hobbyists throughout the years. It is called the sexy shrimp due to the way it is constantly twirling its body even when stationary. They are a type of anemone shrimp that are normally found in association with anemones in the wild.
Curiously named Thor Amboinensis despite their size. Very small, they are well suited to nano and even pico aquariums. Like the Fire shrimp and the Cleaner Shrimp, the Sexy shrimp are commonly found throughout the Indo-Pacific where they are collected in large numbers for the trade. They are also relatively cheap as a result, making them very accessible to all saltwater tank enthusiasts.
Tank mate selection is important. Due to their small size, they are easily harrased and consumed by larger fish. Strictly no basslets, groupers or any other large carnivores. They do well with pygmy angels. Although i'd avoid housing them with large angels just incase.
Upon introduction and acclimation, they will seek out an anemone host. If one is not found they will make do with substitutes from a variety of corals. Mushrooms, Green star polyps, clove polyps are good candidates for a substitute host. The sexy shrimp is a social creature that does well in groups. I've personally kept them in groups of 5 with little friction. Though there may be some infighting now and again.
Feeding: Sexy shrimp are omnivores that will eat anything meaty and some greens. They will graze from one end to another end of the tank on microalgae's. But upon introducing a few pellets or a tasty morsel of some sort they head straight for it. Generally any kind of sinking pellet will do
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger
Reef Compatibility:excellent, does well in groups
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/4" to 3/4"

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 Red and White Caribbean Pistol Shrimp
Synalpheus species
Food and diet:The Red Caribbean Pistol Shrimp has a red body with white markings and purplish legs. Pistol shrimp get their name from the loud popping sound they can make by quickly opening or closing their specially adapted claws. This is used as a defense mechanism to frighten off would-be predators and, unlike the Mantis Shrimp they are sometimes confused with, they are harmless to most tankmates. Pistol shrimp are scavengers and carnivores. They can be target-fed with small meaty foods occassionally but they will also feed on leftover food in the aquarium. They can be kept with most fish that will not prey on them but should not be kept with small shrimp or lobsters. Watchman or Shrimpgobies often form symbiotic relationships with certain types of Pistol Shrimp. They will prepare a den and mutually occupy it, sharing food and maintenance duties, and the protection of the burrow. The interactions of this relationship is tremendously entertaining, and may be best enjoyed in a small species set-up.

Diet & Food: It will accept any meaty freeze-dried and frozen foods and bottom feeder tablets.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"

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 Nerite Snails

Elliminates cyano bacteria (red slime) &
other film algaes on glass, rock or sand.

Nerite Snails are very hardy and will survive a long time in the home aquarium. Unlike other snails these guys will NOT die by flipping over, they can easily flip themselves upright when needed! At a maximum size of around 1 inch, these outstanding cleaners are found on a number of reefs scattered throughout the Indo-Pacific region. They will eat unwanted nuisance algaes such as cyanobacteria (red slime) and other film algaes that may occur on the glass, rock or sand. These eager eaters desire several types of micro algae commonly found in the home aquarium.

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 Bumble Bee Snails

They look like black and yellow bumble bee's
A Long Lived Great Cleanup Critter!!!!

Description: The Bumble bee snail is easy to care for and quite hardy. Bumble bee snails are small stunning snails with a striped black and yellow pattern that resembles the pattern of a bumble bee – hence the name. They originate from the Indo-Pacific region, but can also be found in the waters of Florida. Many of the snails in the trade are collected off the Marshall Islands, a Micronesian nation of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Bumble bee snails can sometime grow to be 1 in but usually only grow to half that size.

Bumble bee snails are an ideal addition to the cleaning crew for any tank as they will eat any uneaten food, decaying matter and most algae species. They can due to their small size get into very small cavities in the setup and clean them.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1/4" to 1/2"
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Orange Spot Butterscotch Nassarius Snail
Babylonia formosae

Description:These are one of the most beautiful of all the saltwater snails. An extremely hardy aquarium addition, the Orange Spotted Butterscotch Massarius Snail will bury themselves in the sand with only their siphon out. They have quite well developed olfactory sense. As soon as they can smell food, they will rush towards it in groups. An aquarium with a thick layer of sand is recommended.Owing to their scavenging nature, the Orange Spotted Butterscotch Nassarius Snail will eat perishable organic matter in your marine aquarium thereby, preventing your tank water from being contaminated. The Orange Spotted Butterscotch species will sift through the sand in the search of food, thereby aerating the substrate. The ploughing of sand in your marine aquarium also helps curb the growth of Red Slime Algae, called Cyanobacteria, on the sand.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger They do best when kept in a live sand bed.
Food and diet:Orange Spotted Butterscotch Nassarius Snail is carnivorous and of course are scavengers in feeding habit. They will eat meaty bits of Brine Shrimp, Mysis Shrimp, fish and Scallop and Scavenge on detritus and fish waste. If there is not ample food supply in your marine aquarium, you may supplement their diet with the meaty bits of fish and sea food.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 1"

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 Extra Large Hawiian Feather Duster
Sabellastarte sp.

Opens to 5 - 6 inches !!!!
Description: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. Diet: supplemental feeding of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods should be provided.
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Level of Care:
A good specimen for beginners, easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 4" to 6" 

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 Sally Lightfoot Crabs
Percnon gibbesi

Description:The Sally Lightfoot Crab, also known as the Nimble Spray, Short, or Urchin Crab. With their brown body and orange to yellow rings on their legs, Sally Lightfoots are a reef-safe crab, very active algae eaters and enjoy feeding off of algae on rockwork. Because of their flatness, they can easily keep themselves hidden under rocks and coral. They prefer a strong current and will require an aquarium with large amounts of rock work where it can hide and scavenge for detritus.
Food and diet:The Sally Lightfoot Crab is best kept in a reef-style aquarium where it will have ample supplies of algae to eat. If there is insufficient algae to eat, their diet must be supplemented with dried seaweed.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1"

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 Sea Hare
Aplysia sp.

An Algae Eating Machine!
Description:The Sea Hare is actually a marine slug that gets its name from its oral tentacles, which give it the look of a rabbit, hence its common name.The body of the Sea Hare is a combination of speckles and patterns. This odd looking herbivore is very good at removing problem algae in an aquarium.
For optimum health provide an aquarium with live rock and open sandy areas to burrow in.
Food and diet: If regular feedings of Algae are not possible from growth in the aquarium, it will need a supplemented diet of lettuce or dried sea weed.
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Level of Care: . All in-tank powerheads or pump inlets must be protected with a screen or sponge to keep the Sea Hare safe from harm.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2 " to 4

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Chaetomorpha Algae ( Aquacultured )

Excellent addition for Water Quality Management
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. 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 aquarium water. To increase the amount of nutrients the algae removes, use moderate to high lighting and keep it in an area of high water flow. Sold by the bag.
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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.
Approximate Size: Small 2" to 3", Medium 3" to 5", Large 5" to 8"
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Halimeda Plant
 
Description: Halimeda sp. thrives much in the same way as Corraline Algae in your fish tank. It incorporates a hard calcium carbonate skeleton within its living tissue. Because of this hard coating, Halimeda has a natural protection from predation. Halimeda grows in many parts of the world. Also known as Money Plant, Halimeda is made of a number of bladed sections that connect end-to-end to form a continuous strand. This low-maintenance plant does not require the pruning maintenance of other Marine Plants and does better when left to grow. It is tolerant of a variety of lighting and water conditions, but does not typically thrive if higher nitrates or phosphates are present. As a calcareous plant, it does grow relatively slowly in comparison to Caulerpa-family plants. Halimeda makes an excellent decorative saltwater aquarium addition.

Macroalgae such as Halimeda, Caulerpa, and other large celled algaes are valuable additions to a saltwater aquarium. Algaes and all photosynthetic creatures serve two important roles in the ecosystem of the oceans and aquariums. Light provides the energy for plants (and zooxanthellae) to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and sugars, making it a great food source for tangs, angels, and other herbaceous animals. Secondly, macroalgae reduce the available levels of phosphates and nitrites/nitrates, an excellent form of natural filtration.
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 Purple Ribbon Gorgonian

Description:The Purple Ribbon Gorgonia is also referred to as Purple Sea Blade, or Purple Sea Whip. This particular gorgonian has rows of polyps that extend down the sides of each blade. Gorgonians regularly shed tissue to remove buildup of sediment and algae from forming on their skeleton. All photosynthetic gorgonians require 4-5 watts per gallon to thrive. Like many corals it also filter feeds, so weekly feeding is recommended for optimal health. We offer single specimens, some mounted on small pieces of live rock that range from 4-6" tall.
Management: It is not necessary to feed this coral but it does have the ability to take in tiny bits of food and will do so from time to time. This coral requires at least VHO or Power Compact intensity lighting in order to do well in the aquarium. Keeping this coral in an area of high water flow is necessary to help prevent algae from forming on its branches, so using a powerhead pointed toward the gorgonian for good water flow is highly recommended. If any algae begins to form on this coral, it must be removed from the branches immediately. This can be accomplished using a small, soft brush, such as a brand new soft bristled toothbrush.

Feeding: It relies on photosynthesis, but its diet should also include regular feedings of micro-plankton, live, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates, in order to survive in the reef aquarium.
Approximate purchase size: 10"
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Red Tree Gorgonian
Diodogorgia nodulifera

Description:The Red Tree Gorgonian is an attractive branching tree-like coral, it is extremely brittle and breaks easily, making it easy to propagate in this way.This gorgonian is non-photosynthetic and makes a great addition to any reef aquarium, or one containing Seahorses.
Management:The Red Tree Gorgonian is peaceful, but it 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. This gorgonian is photosynthetic and requires a moderate amount of light depending on the amount of filter feeding food that is available. It also requires a stronger water flow and the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. 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; combat cyanobacteria by soaking the coral in freshwater of the same temperature for approximately 1 minute.
Feeding:The Red Tree Gorgonian should be fed a few times a week with a filter feeding food. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: 5" to 8"
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Cultured Red Gracillaria
Gracilara Sp.

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.
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 Golden Sea Rod
Pterogorgia citrina

Beutiful Gold Color with Bright Flowers!
Description:The Golden Sea Rod is common among the reefs of the Caribbean and grows in a vertical, tree-like fashion. The branches are yellow in appearance and have a bumpy texture when the polyps are not expanded. The polyps of this gorgonian are very small and white, and are often expanded during the daytime. This gorgonian is hardier than many of its counterparts and will add to your reef aquarium’s diversity.
Management:The Golden Sea Rod is peaceful, but it 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. This gorgonian is photosynthetic and requires a moderate amount of light depending on the amount of filter feeding food that is available. It also requires a stronger water flow and the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. 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; combat cyanobacteria by soaking the coral in freshwater of the same temperature for approximately 1 minute.
Feeding:The Golden Sea Rod should be fed a few times a week with a filter feeding food. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlan and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: 8" to 12"
 
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Silver Quill Gorgonian
Muricea laxa
Silver Quill Gorgonian
Description:The Silver Quill Gorgonian is common among the reefs of the Caribbean and grows in a bushy, but still tree-like fashion. The branches are silver-green in appearance and have a bumpy texture when the polyps are not expanded. The polyps of this gorgonian are very small and golden in color, and are often expanded during the daytime. A slow grower, it is hardier than many of its counterparts and will add to your reef aquarium’s diversity. Under lower lighting the gorgonian grows outward, more bushier. Given more bright light the Silver Quill grows more upright. Thic coral does very well with no direct feeding, but will show significant growth when target fed Phytoplankton.
Management:The Silver Quill is peaceful, but it 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. This gorgonian is photosynthetic and requires a moderate amount of light depending on the amount of filter feeding food that is available. It also requires a stronger water flow and the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. 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; combat cyanobacteria by soaking the coral in freshwater of the same temperature for approximately 1 minute.
Feeding:The Silver Quill should be fed a few times a week with a filter feeding food. Provide a varied diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, PhytoPlancton and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: 8" to 12"
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Purple Corky Finger
Briareum asbestinum
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. The Purple Corky Finger is peaceful, but it 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.
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. 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; combat cyanobacteria 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: 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: 4" to 6"
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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 algaes 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 Chaeto, pronounced "kay-toe", also known as Spaghetti Algae, 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. It 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.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. It should ideally be tumbled in an algae filter. This algae is sold by the bag and will arrive in a dense mat. Your copepods and amphipods will love this stuff. It is what they eat!

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.

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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 3 Types of Macro Algae In One Kit!

 
Green Gracillara

 
Chaetomorpha

 
Caulerpa


All the macro you need to start a nice refugium

AlgaGen ReefPods,Live Foods for Feeding Saltwater Aquarium Fish, Corals, and Invertebrates.
Reef Pods are the only truly tropical live copepod cultures available on the market today.
Copepods (“Pods” in aquarium terms) are a major component of the modern reef aquarium. Although, pods often are accidently introduced via live rock placed in reef aquariums, until recently there were few options available to control and maintain copepod populations.
If lucky, aquarists would see swarms of these little white “bugs” on the glass of their aquarium and subsequent feeding on these bugs by the fish. Now, these beneficial bugs are recognized as copepods and the methods for their colonization and proliferation in aquariums is better understood.The addition and establishment of copepod cultures to reef tanks is one of the best ways to achieve a continuous self-generating food supply. Aquarists who have established copepod populations know that most coral and many other filter feeding invertebrates and small bottom feeding fish such as Mandarins greatly benefit from copepods.



All of the AlgaGen ReefPods are tropical herbivorous species of copepods that will survive in higher temperature tanks. Copepods are an important energy source for reefs. Aquarists try to supply that energy using frozen or preserved diets. Dead plankton is not as nutritious as live plankton and food particles that are not eaten foul water quality and add to nutrient levels. Non-living food items do not swim about naturally and trigger feeding responses.
Professional and hobby aquarists, alike, now have the ability to inoculate their systems with different copepod species at will. They can experiment with different types and combinations of pods for different types of feeders. Mandarins and Seahorses, Anthias and Dragonettes, LPS Corals, deep water gorgonians, Acropora, Crinoids, Basket Stars: the list of copepod lovers could go on and on.

   ReefPods™ Tisbe by AlgaGen
AlgaGen ReefPods™ Tisbe

ReefPods™ Tisbe the most popular aquarium Pod -they consumes your aquarium’s wastes and detritus, reproduce well, and are food for a multitude of reef inhabitants!

ReefPods™ Tisbe is a live culture of the harpacticoid copepod Tisbe biminiensis. Tisbe adult copepods live on bottom substrate such as live rock or sand and will eat detritus and microalage in the aquarium. They produce a small nauplii which is an excellent food for aquarium filter feeders and fish larvae. The adults are eaten by small bottom feeding fish such as gobies, dragonettes and blennies. ReefPods™ Tisbe may be used as a starter culture to add to marine aquarium refugiums or the main tank. Once established they will reproduce quickly, growing from nauplii to adults in about nine days. They will thrive in a wide range of aquarium temperatures and a wide range of salinities. It is suggested they be added to the aquarium at night or to the refugium to avoid immediate fish predation.

Tisbe is an excellent all purpose aquarium copepod owing to its role in the natural environment as a detritivore. An opportunist feeder, Tisbe can be used as a tank cleaner consuming uneaten food and wastes as well as phytoplankton in the tank and refugium. Tisbe is capable of producing many eggs during its adult life span that hatch into nauplii which will enter the water column as food for your filter feeding reef inhabitants and replenish the adult population vital to tank hygiene. Tisbe adults and juveniles may also enter the water column and be tasty and nutritious treats for your reef fish!


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    ReefPods™ Tangerine by AlgaGen
AlgaGen ReefPods™ Tangerine

ReefPods™ Tangerine is a live culture of a large unidentified calanoid copepod, most likely in the Family Temoridae. Tangerine adult copepods live in the water column and will eat small suspended detritus particles and microalgae in the aquarium. They produce a large nauplii which is an excellent food for aquarium filter feeders and fish larvae. The adults are eaten by numerous water-column feeding fish such as clowns, dwarf angels, anthias and seahorses, to name just a few.

ReefPods™ Tangerine may be used as a starter culture to establish populations in marine aquarium refugiums or the main tank when PhycoPure™ CopePod Blend is added as directed. Although not as easily established as Tisbe, once established they will reproduce quickly, growing from nauplii to reproductive adults in about 15 days.

They are sub-tropical and will thrive in normal aquarium temperatures and a wide range of salinities. It is suggested they be added to the aquarium at night or to the refugium to avoid immediate fish predation.

ReefPods™ Tangerine may be cultured separately in a small tank by feeding PhycoPure™ CopePod Blend™. The nauplii are 100-200 micrometers wide, making them suitable for many fish larvae. Adults may be harvested for feeding juvenile seahorses and other small fish.


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 Royal Starfish
Astropecten articulatus
 
Description: In the ocean, the Royal Starfish efficiently consumes decaying matter and uneaten food from the ocean floor. In the aquarium this hardy starfish takes care of your sandbed's detritus and uneaten food. Providing a natural manner to keep nitrates low and your aquarium floor clean. A great addition to any reef tank, this nocturnally active sea star will move large amounts of sand as it burrows into the substrate in its search for food. Since it is slower moving than most fish, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should not be housed with natural predators, including Puffers. Like other invertebrates, the Sand Sifting Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity, and pH and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. To successfully acclimate new specimens to your aquarium, use the drip acclimation method and never expose the Sand Sifting Sea Star to air while handling.
Diet and Feeding:The Sand Sifting Sea Star should be actively fed a variety of fish foods into the sand. Otherwise, this tank cleaner will quickly clean your aquarium of detritus and left over food, and then starve.
Notes: Starfish are intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal.The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. Starfish must never receive exposure to air during acclimation.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Excellent
Approximate Purchase Size: 5" to 6"

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 Assorted Colored Serpent Stars
Description: Assorted 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.
Notes: Starfish are intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal.The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. Starfish must never receive exposure to air during acclimation.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 3 - 5 inches

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  Assorted Brittle Stars
Ophiocoma riisei


Description: The Assorted Brittle Starfish are some of the hardest working Cleaners available. They are wonderful reef inhabitants that always seem to be looking for some bit of uneaten food in even the tiniest of crevices. It is nocturnal and often hides under rocks during the day. At night, it comes out to eat detritus, left-over food and small organisms.
Notes: Starfish are intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal.The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. Starfish must never receive exposure to air during acclimation.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Approximate Purchase Size: 4 - 7 inches
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 AQUATIC CONNECTION'S REEF RELIEF ALGAE CONTROL PACKAGES

 Aquacon's Reef Relief Packages are well thought out from years of experience and research. Every package offered provides a natural solution to keeping your tank clean and healthy.
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   Red/Orange Tree Sponge
Ptilocaulis sp
Description:Tree sponges (Ptilocaulis sp.) are not common sponges. They are found in the waters around the Caribbean in 40- to 80-foot deep water ,usually near the tops of coral reefs along ocean bottom ledges. A unique creature that has survived for thousands of years, the oceans sponges have no organs or tissue. They are a very basic life form that behaves like a compilation of separate organisms bound by a coordinated effort for survival. Tree sponge is safe to add to a reef aquarium, it will not damage coral that is in the same tank, like some other sponges. It is a peaceful, non-aggressive type of sponge that can live forever in a healthy environment.
Tech Note: 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. The result will be a dead sponge.When adding this item to the aquarium be sure to submerge the bag which carries it and release the water from the bag along with the sponge. Place in an area of the tank that gets moderate to strong water flow and shaded light.

Approximate Purchase Size: 8" to 12"

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  Flourescent Vase Sponge
Phylum Porifera
One of the rarest and most beautiful of all the sponges, when this one is in stock grab one! A deepwater sponge, the Flourescent Vase Sponge is found in the oceans of the Carribean at depths approaching 60 feet down. Their size can be from a few inches to over 6 feet tall. Natural suspension feeders, filtering food 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

Like other Sponges, the Vase 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 Vase Sponge will be fine with low to moderate lighting and moderate water movement. Many beginning hobbyists loose sponges because they do not provide enough light or water movement.

The Vase sponge shape can vary quite alot, but all pieces look unique and beautiful.

Tech Note: 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. The result will be a dead sponge.When adding this item to the aquarium be sure to submerge the bag which carries it and release the water from the bag along with the sponge. Place in an area of the tank that gets moderate to strong water flow and shaded light.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small approx 3" to 4"; Medium 4" to 6"; Large 6" to 8"

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 Red/Orange Ball Sponge
Psuedaxinella lunaecharta
Description:This is a perfect, eye catching, low cost addition for the home aquarium. The Ball Sponge is available in a crimson red color.The Red Ball Sponge requires moderate light and moderate water movement . The Ball sponge's shape can vary quite alot, but all pieces look unique and beautiful. Sponges use small holes called "pores" to suck in water and pump it through the interior of the Sponge. As the water is filtered through the Sponge oxygen and food are removed.

Tech Note: 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. The result will be a dead sponge.When adding this item to the aquarium be sure to submerge the bag which carries it and release the water from the bag along with the sponge. Place in an area of the tank that gets moderate to strong water flow and shaded light.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 5"

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  Purple Tipped Sebae Anemone
Heteractis crispa
Description: The scientific name for Purple Tipped Sebae Anemone is Heteractis Crispa. Other common names include Sebae Anemone, Leather Anemone, and Radianthus Keukenthali. The Sebae Anemone shares a symbiotic relationship with a variety of clownfish such as, Clark’s, Bluestripe, Cinnamon, Oman, Orange Skunk, Pink Skunk, Percula, True Percula, Saddleback, Red Saddleback, White-band, Two-band, Three-band, Tomato, Barrier Reef White Bonnet, Maroon, Gold Band Maroon, Yellow Stripe Maroon, Sebae and Clarkii to name some. In fact, Heteractis crispa can host nearly any type of clownfish.

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.

LIghting: The Sebae anemone requires a high lighting intensity in the marine tank it inhabits. A recommendation of 250 watt to 400 watt halide lighting or equivalent is nescessary for the heath of the Heteractis crispa.

Habitat: The Sebae Anemone may move around in your aquarium till it finds a suitable place to settle down on sand or on a rock. It requires good water quality and the addition of iodine to the water as a dietary supplement.

Feeding: The Sebae Anemone derives its nutrition mainly through photosynthesis which is performed by zooxanthellae, an acellular photosynthetic alga living symbiotically within the Anemone. Heteractis crispa is Carnivorous in feeding habit and filter feeds a few times per week, when open. It eats Mysis Shrimp, the meaty tidbits of shrimp and silversides, fish, krill, mussels, zooplankton and phytoplankton.
Approximate Inflated Size: 3" to 4"
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Pink Tipped Reef Anemone's
Condylactis sp.
Description:The Pink-Tipped Reef Anemone is collected from the Western Atlantic Ocean in lagoons or on inner reefs, as individuals, or loose groups. The Pink-Tipped Reef Anemone is one of the most familiar and popular anemones in the aquarium trade. Its beautiful colors and inexpensive price make it popular, especially for beginners. In the aquarium a base size of about 2" to 3" is common. The base color is usually pearly white and the tentacles usually have magenta or pink tips on its long tapering tentacles. The tentacles may occasionally develop a bubble-like appearance to them. It prefers to bury its base in the sand or into the crevice of a rock for protection.

The Pink-Tipped Reef Anemone is a hardy aquarium anemones, but this sea anemone species still needs good lighting to do well in the aquarium. Like all sea anemones they are photosynthetic and need light to keep the zooxanthelle that lives within their body tissue alive. We recommend either power compact or T5 flourescent lighting.
The typical reef environment is what is needed for any of the many variations of Condylactis Anemone. They need live rock or some other solid material they can attach to. Be sure to have all of your pumps covered, most good quality pumps have guards on them and are worth the investment. Because this anemone will move about, you will want to provide foam filters over any power head intakes.
Diet/Feeding: The Pink-Tipped Reef Anemone is a carnivore. Feed it chopped silversides, shrimp, krill, and mussels, fresh chopped fish (from your grocery store), as well as frozen carnivore preparations. Feed once a week or less. Since this is a cooler water anemone, their metabolism is much slower than the more tropical sea anemones.
Approximate purchase size: 2" to 3"
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  Super Colored Long Tentacle Anemone
Macrodactyla doreensis

Description:As the name implies, Long Tentacle Anemones have very long (up to 5-6 in.), smooth, thick tentacles sometimes with longitudinal stripes extending into the oral disk. The tentacles originate from a round flat oral disk, distinguishing it from the condylactis anemone. The foot of the base is almost always bright red or orange. They are hardy if kept under moderately good lighting, power compacts or better. Accepted by Clarki, Maroon, Sebae, Tomato, and Skunk clowns.
Requirements: The Long Tentacle Anemone requires an established aquarium with plenty of live rock, moderate to high lighting and a sand or rubble substrate in which it can hide. They may also settle in the live rock where they will attach themselves in a crevice. Be sure not to include incompatible species of fish that may attack the anemone.
Diet: Though mostly photosynthetic, supplemental feedings of small pieces of fish or mussel, brine or mysis shrimp and other frozen meaty foods that are marine in origin.
Pieces should be cut smaller than the size of the anemones mouth.
Approximate Inflated Size: Small: 3" to 4", Medium: 4" to 6" , Large 7" to 9", Extra Large 9" to 12"

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 Red Rainbow Rock Anemone

Incredibly beautiful, we don't get these that often!

We've gotten a hold of some quite rare flower anemone's that under actinic lighting are a beautiful Red coloration with assorted color accents. Like I said we truely have just a few.

The Flower Anemone is a very hardy anemone that is often chosen by new saltwater aquarists. They are found in a wide range of colors like green, orange, white and combinations of these. Also known as "Rock Anemones", they fix their foot into rocks or hard surfaces and, once attached, will not be moved easily. They can extend their foot up to several inches through substrate.

Anemones get most of their nutrition from the aquarium lighting and dissolved nutrients in the water but occasional feedings are beneficial. Shrimp, clam, krill and other meaty foods can be fed occassionally by placing the food on top of the anemone near its mouth and making sure no other tankmates take it before the anemone can take it in.
Approximate inflated size: 2" to 3"  

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Japanese  Rose Bulb Anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor sp.
Description:Highly in demand and often hard to find, the Rose Bulb Anemone is the less seen color variation of the Bubble Tip Anemone. When housed beneath bright aquarium lighting, the Rose Bulb Anemone develops a unique bulb tip at the end of its tentacles, hence the name Bulb Anemone. 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
Requirements: In order for the Rose Bulb Anemone to stay beautiful, intense lighting is required. This means either halide lighting, or a large bank of T5's or older VHO's would do a great job. In the home aquarium, the Rose Bulb Anemone requires similar habitat and positioned amongst deeply creviced live rock or branchy corals placed in sandy substrate. Most Bulb Anemones prefer to find their own place to settle and may move about your aquarium until a suitable location is found. Under ideal conditions, it can grow up to 1-ft in diameter. However, most typically max out at about 8 to 10 inches in the home aquarium under high intensity lighting and proper keeping.
Approximate Inflated Size: Small: 1" to 2 1/2", Medium: 2 1/2" to 4"
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 Purple Base Flourescent Green
Bubble Anemone's from Singapore
Entacmaea quadricolor
Description:These Purple Base Flourescent Green Bubble Anemones are from Singapore and are Flourescent green in color with a bright purple or violet color base. The Bulb Anemone is one of the most beautiful ornamental anemones for the home reef. When housed beneath intense 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.
Requirements: In the home aquarium, the Bulb Anemone requires similar habitat and positioned amongst deeply creviced live rock or branchy corals placed in sandy substrate. Most Bulb Anemones prefer to find their own place to settle and may move about your aquarium until a suitable location is found. the Bulb Anemone requires strong lighting in aquariums of at least 30 gallons. Under ideal conditions, it can grow up to 1-ft in diameter. However, most typically remain compact in size when kept under bright lighting. If the lighting is insufficient, the Bulb Anemone will expand its body to make the most of the available light.
Approximate Inflated Size: Small 1" to 2 1/2" ; Medium: 21/2" to 4" ; Large 5" to 7"; XLarge 7 1/2" to 9"
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  Ultra Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone
Stichodactyla tapetum

Description:These are not died colors. This photo has not been touched up. Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone's are exceptionally hardy, easy to keep , and extremely simple to clone by cutting. Maxi mini carpets come from Vietnam. They came into the U.S. market about 5 years ago and only recently have the really nice colors been coming in. Unlike the mini carpet anemones, these maxi anemones come in a rainbow of colors and grow up to 5 inches.

The maxi mini anemone is very easy to keep and acclimates within minutes when you introduce it into your tank. It prefers to live in rock and will move quickly to your rock work if you place it on a sand bed. A good suggestion is to have a few pieces of rubble rock around to place the anemones in so they won't move around too much. Once they are settled in to their spot with good light and decent flow, they will usually stay in one place. Most people keep their anemones under T5's, lower down in a tank with MH's, or under LED lighting. To see all the beautiful colors in Maxi Mini Carpet Anemones actinic / blue lighting is required to get the beauties to fluoresce under.

Maxi mini carpets have a week sting compared to other anemones and other corals. They are not aggressive and you don't have to worry about them digesting your corals during the night, like some other corals would do. I would not advise putting them next to other types of anemones as the maxi minis will probably be damaged. You can keep several maxi mini carpet anemones together in a tank. Since they come in a variety of striking colors, a maxi mini tank is quite beautiful.
Diet Though mostly photosynthetic, supplemental feedings of raw table shrimp, clam, mussel, silversides, squid and other marine based meats can be fed every few days. Pieces should be cut roughly to the size of the anemones mouth.
Care Level:Easy
Aggresiveness:Peaceful
Lighting Requirements:Moderate, high power lighting not nescessary
Water Flow:Medium
Approximate Purchase Size: About 21/2 to 3 inches fully open. All Maxi Mini's shipped are considered Ultra's with colors such as Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow. Since colors will vary by availability we cannot take color requests.

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   Sand Cleaning Sea Star

This peaceful, reef safe omnivore will effectively clean even the largest home aquarium of detritus and left over food.
Description: The Sand Sifting Sea Star efficiently consumes mass amounts of detritus and uneaten food. A great addition to any reef tank, this nocturnally active sea star will move large amounts of sand as it burrows into the substrate in its search for food. Since it is slower moving than most fish, the Sand Sifting Sea Star should not be housed with natural predators, including Puffers. Like other invertebrates, the Sand Sifting Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity, and pH and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. To successfully acclimate new specimens to your aquarium, use the drip acclimation method and never expose the Sand Sifting Sea Star to air while handling.
Diet and Feeding:The Sand Sifting Sea Star should be actively fed a variety of fish foods into the sand. Otherwise, this voracious feeder will quickly clean your aquarium of detritus and left over food, and then starve, and eventually begin to decay.
Notes: Starfish are intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal.The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. Starfish must never receive exposure to air during acclimation.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 4"

Reef Safe
$8.99 each
reg price $13.99

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  Blue Linkia Starfish
Linkia laevigata

Description:The Blue Linkia, is a five-armed (once in a while 6-armed) Starfish exotically colored in orange. These Stars feed on algae found on aquarium glass, rockwork, and substrate. They are completely reef safe and are a must have for anyone with either a fish-only or reef tank.
Diet:If introduced to a large well established aquarium, very little needs to be done to supplement Linckias. The bacterial film that comprises the mainstay of the Linckias diet usually appears in abundance in well established and seasoned aquariums.
Notes: Starfish are intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Extra care and time should be taken whenever acclimating this animal.The drip acclimation method for approximately 21/2 hours is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. Starfish must never receive exposure to air during acclimation.

Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"

small $14.99 medium $19.99 large $29.99
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  Assorted Colored
Pin Cushion Urchin
Lytechinus vaniegatus
Description: The Pincushion Urchin is a small Urchin that has sharp protruding spines. They grow to only 2-3 inches. In Nature, these spines serve as their defense mechanism from predators. All Urchins are nocturnal and do most of their grazing at night. During the day they will usually stay stationary on the aquarium glass, or in hiding spots in rockwork. Urchins are excellent algae eatersl and ike rockwork that they can crawl and feed on.
A great choice for the aquarium. They will use a series of tube feet on their underside to move about the tank in search of algae and detritus. They will scour the rockwork, glass and sandbed. Their colors range from all white, to white with pink or purple spikes, and sometimes they are all purple or all pink. Urchins are completely reef-safe.

ood and diet:The urchin is best kept in an aquarium where it will have ample supplies of algae to eat.

Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 2"
Reef Compatibility:Very good

REEFSAFE
$6.99 each
~ reg. price $11.99

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Bright Yellow Knobby Cucumbers
Colochirus robustus

Description:Yellow Knobby sea cucumber is a beautiful filter feeder for an established reef aquarium. The yellow knobby sea cucumber has attractive yellow feeding tentacles which are withdrawn when the animal is out of water or feels threatened. To see these tentacles, leave the animal in water and don't disturb it. You may have to be patient and wait for the animal to feel safe before it extends its delicate, branched feeding tentacles.Harmless thorns: Yellow Knobby sea cucumbers have funny knob like projections all over on their body. But these are soft and they do not sting. They have an under and upper side. The underside has several rows of red tube

Feeding and Diet:Yellow Sea Cucumber's filter feeds micro plankton from the water column. Feed any of the available phytoplanktons and zoo planktons. The substrate is another excellent feeding source. Stir the substrate at least once a week, and you will release beneficial food materials for all your filter feeders.
Reef Compatibility:Excellent for an established reef aquarium
Warning: Like all Invertebrates, it is sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications and will not tolerate high nitrate levels
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"
REEFSAFE
$9.99 each
~ reg. price $14.99
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Pom Pom Crab
Lybia tessellata
Description: The Indo-Pacfic native Pom Pom Crab is a comical aquarium addition. This unique crab species carries a small anemone, which look like pom poms, in each claw. There are at least two purposes for carrying the anemones. The first is a simple matter of defense. The Pom Pom will taunt would-be predators by shaking the anemones in hopes of stinging the invader into retreat. It also mops the substrate to gather uneaten food, thus creating a symbiotic relationship between the Pom Pom Crab and its pom poms. The anemone undoubtedly benefits by getting to eat its share of the treasure. Also known as the Boxer Crab, it is a hardy creature that grows to about an inch in length. Because of this small size, it is great for the mini-reef aquarium. This crab is attractively marked, with striped legs and bold markings. The anemones are dropped during molting but are retrieved once this process completes. Curiously, lab studies have shown that a crab that loses one anemone will attempt to split the one it has into two regenerated clones, a method used by humans to propagate larger anemones. They may be kept in groups and females will produce reddish colored egg masses that they carry on their abdomens.
Food and diet: They can be fed algae pellets, or sheets of algae if they can't find enough natural food.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 1"

REEFSAFE
$14.99 each
~ reg. price $19.99
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~Incredible Clam Deals ~

Electric Flame Scallops
Description: The Electric Flame Scallop is a sub-species of the Flame Scallop. It has the same bright red mantle as the flame scallop, but it also has a strip of bio-luminescent tissue on its mantle that sends a flash of color back and forth over the mantle. This bio-luminescent tissue is bright enough to be seen at night and is what gives the scallop its name.
Diet:Because flame scallops have no photosynthetic properties, the flame scallops eat only phytoplankton filtered from the ocean water. During the consumption process, flame scallops sift and sort through the phytoplankton with their gills to determine what is appropriate for ingestion. In an aquarium flame scallops require excellent water quality and either frequent water changes for fresh food or the addition of an invertebrate food containing phytoplancton.
Water Current: Low to moderate.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
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. Can also be positioned on live rock if care is taken to locate it so that it cannot move and fall from its perch.
Reef Compatability: Excellent in a fully seasoned reef aquarium.
Approximate Purchase Size:
2" to 4" 

$19.99 ea.
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 "Best Pick"
Maxima Clams
Blue Maxima
These are the pick of the litter!
We only see a few of these per week
Description: Today, Maxima clams are among the most popular for their electric coloration and interesting patterns. Some of the Maxima clams we bring in get chosen as "Pick of the Litter" because they have that extra something, they are extremely beautiful specimens in a sea of beautiful specimens. They are the best of the best..
Natural Environment:
Indo-Pacific in reef top, shallow water, high current areas where they embed themselves partially into the substrate (rock or rubble) attached by their strong byssus filaments. They are also sometimes found at depths of up to 45 feet.
Hardiness: T. maxima is a moderately hardy clam which usually does well in reef tanks given strong lighting and clear water conditions with low to moderate water flow.
Lighting: Requires fairly intense 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.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
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. Can also be positioned on live rock if care is taken to locate it so that it cannot move and fall from its perch.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 2" 
$69.99 each ~ reg. price $89.99
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 True Blue Maxima Clams
Description: Marshall Island Blue Maximas exhibit a wide range of beautiful colors and patterns.
Natural Environment: Indo-Pacific in reef top, shallow water, high current areas where they embed themselves partially into the substrate (rock or rubble) attached by their strong byssus filaments. They are also sometimes found at depths of up to 45 feet.
Hardiness: T. maxima is a moderately hardy clam which usually does well in reef tanks given strong lighting and clear water conditions with low to moderate water flow.
Lighting: Requires fairly intense 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.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
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. Can also be positioned on live rock if care is taken to locate it so that it cannot move and fall from its perch.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 2" 

$44.99 each ~ reg. price $59.99
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  Ultra Spot Squamosa Clams

Description:Squamosa clams come in exciting color varieties with interesting patterns of spots ranging from orange to blue. Squamosa is known as the Fluted or Scaly Giant Clam. These names arise due to the beautiful shell . The mantle of the squamosa can be very variable in coloration and quite beautiful. Maximum size is approximately 16".
Natural Environment:Indo-Pacific in sheltered deeper (30-50 feet) waters such as deep water lagoons or reef walls.
Hardiness: T. squamosa is a hardy clam which usually does well in reef tanks.
Lighting: T. squamosa is one of the more light tolerant clams. Requires moderate to intense lighting.
Water Current: Low to moderate.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton, but it is not required.
Supplements: Proper calcium levels (400-450 ppm) 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. Can also be positioned on live rock if care is taken to locate it so that it cannot move and fall from its perch.

11/2" to 21/2" ~ $39.99 31/2" to 41/2" ~ $69.99
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Tiger Deresa Clams

Description: Derasa clams continue to grow in popularity for both their ease of care and fast growth. For maximum growth and health, they like soft to moderate currents, and water parameters that remain very stable. Ideally the Deresa likes to attach to sand.
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.
Lighting: Moderate to Intense lighting can be used with these clams although they seem to due better with lighting on the brighter end of the scale. Being shallow water species, they may do best with lower Kelvin lighting (6K to 10K).
Water Current: Low to moderate. Although they come from low water current areas in nature, they seem to tolerate moderate water flow well.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of at least 75-84°F.
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton, but it is not required.
Supplements: Proper calcium levels (400-450 ppm) are important for growth as is maintaining good alkalinity levels.
Positioning: Position on the substrate in the bottom of the tank in a low to moderate water flow area if intense lighting is provided. Otherwise position higher up in the tank in a secure location where it is not in danger of falling..

2" to 3" ~ $34.99 5" to 6"~ $89.99 61/2" to 8" ~ $129.99
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Thorny Oyster
Spondyllus sp
Description: The Thorny Oyster is a beautiful addition to a reef aquarium. They can be found from 3 to 6 inches in size, are totally reef safe and will stay where placed in the aquarium.
Diet:Because Thorny Oysters have no photosynthetic properties, the Thorny Oyster eat only phytoplankton filtered from the ocean water. In an aquarium Thorny Oysters require excellent water quality and either frequent water changes for fresh food or the addition of an invertebrate food containing phytoplancton.
Reef Compatability: Excellent in a fully seasoned reef aquarium.
Approximate Purchase Size:
3" to 5" 

$44.99 ea.
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~Incredible Reef Aquarium Coral Deals ~


Nano Tank Mushroom Coral Pack's

Mushrooms, sometimes called mushroom corals, belong to the order corallimorpharia, and they make ideal reef animals for marine aquarists entering the reef-keeping hobby.

While mushrooms may resemble coral and anemones, most species are far easier to keep than either coral or anemones. Mushrooms simply do not require the same level of husbandry, largely because they are remarkably tolerant of a very wide range of environmental conditions. In short, mushrooms are one of the most forgiving animals for the novice reef aquarist to consider keeping as he or she hones his or her reef-keeping skills.

 

Perfect For Beginner Reef Tanks!
Description: The Nano Tank Mushroom Package ships as either FOUR individual mushrooms or Eight individual mushrooms depending on the package chosen, attached to rock or gravel. Often times a mushroom may release itself from the rock or gravel it was adhered to, but will reattach to a new piece of substrate once adjusted to their new home.

Mushroom corals, are very hardy corals, and one of the best for the beginner reef aquarium. Among one of the best beginner corals, they can even be maintained in aquariums with just sand substrate, live rock, and an airstone for water movement and oxygenation. This is because they will tolerate high levels of nitrate and other organic compounds. They will do even better, and their colors will brighten in an aquarium with low levels of organic compounds. Most mushroom coral prefer indirect light or shade so high power lighting is not required.

So What do you get? Every Nano Mushroom package includes a variety of different species of mushrooms depending on current availability, and will even include a Super bright Florida Ricordea.The individual mushrooms are attached to small pieces of live rock or gravel. By ordering multiple Nano Mushroom Packages, you can create the ultimate Nano tank utopia.
Tech Notes on Mushroom Corals: When mushrooms are shipped it is normal for them to arrive very small, fully deflated. Over a period of time (this varies from days to more than a week), in their new reef aquarium, they will adjust to their new aquarium conditions and they will open fully becoming a beautiful addition to the Nano Reef Tank,. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within the mushroom coral provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from the light driven process of photosynthesis. Mushroom corals will also benefit from regular feedings of zooplankton and small meaty items. Place the mushroom coral low in the aquarium until they open fully, and then gradually over a few weeks, move the coral to the desired location. To open large, mushroom corals prefer low water movement within the aquarium. 
Difficulty Level: Easy

Four Pack $33.99 Seven Pack $62.98 Twelve Pack $99.97
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Aquatic Connection Live
Coral Nugget Box
Strike it Rich for only $124.99
A Beautiful Assortment of 10 bright colored small corals.

 
Our Coral Nugget Box is an assortment of 10 different small corals. The perfect package for Nano or small reef aquariums. Of course they can be placed in larger reef aquariums when you wish to start small and watch them grow! These little affordable shiny nuggets are selling themselves. Not all of our customer can drop $40.00 to $60.00 dollars on a coral, but they sure can muster up the $12.00 each that this assortment breaks down to. Try a Nugget Box and strike it rich! When ordering more than 1 Nugget Box, we will provide a large variety to help you create a diverse coral reef aquarium.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Approximate shipping size: 1" to 1-1/2"


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The Blue Palm Coral
Nephtheis fascicularis

Description:A striking Tunicate that can add some terrific color to your established reef tank. This is a filter feeder and requires no specific lighting to live. Also called the Lollipop Tunicate, or Lollipop coral, the Nephtheis fascicularis have thick, fingerlike stalks which support the asparagus-like heads which are actually clusters of what are called zooids. Their sole purpose is to continually filter the water for food, therefore they need good water flow and daily planktonic feedings to thrive. Occasionally these cluster heads drop when stressed such as in shipping or moving to a new location, however they will grow back indicated by a mucas-like substance enveloping the branch.
Placement: The Blue Palm is non-photosynthetic and has no lighting requirements, but should be placed in an area of strong water current to filter feed. We have found this coral does best in tanks that have been established for a year or longer and have some sediment on the bottom of the tank.
Diet and Feeding They gain zero nutrition from light, therefore their diet is totally from micro plankton and other filtered foods found in the sediment of the aquarium and filter foods placed in the aquarium. An excellent feed for tanks that have some sediment on the bottom of the tank is to stir up weekly the sediment to place it in the water for your Blue Palm and your other filter feeders.
Care Level: Moderate
Approximate Inflated Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3-1/2" to 41/2"

Small $44.99 Medium $59.99 Large $89.99
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Aquacultured Green Clove Polyps

Description: Neon Green Glove Polyp, Clavularia sp,also known as Encrusting Polyp, is a hardy coral , that does well in most reef aquariums. Glove Polyps wave beautifully in the current. It is a great choice for aquarists of all experience levels. Each glove polyp has eight-tentacled "blooms". Members of the
Clavularia species require only a moderate water flow and a moderate amount of lighting, making them ideal for placement at most any level of the aquarium.
They will grow and reproduce by budding, when provided with the proper environment.
Placement: Place green glove 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. Because the polyp tentacles may be stung by nearby corals, specimens should be kept an adequate distance from other corals. The picture above is a representative of the species, but no two corals are alike.
Diet and Feeding: 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.  

$19.99
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Aquacultured Lavender Clove Polyps

Description: Clove Polyp, Clavularia sp,also known as Encrusting Polyp, is
a hardy coral , that does well in most reef aquariums.
Clove Polyps wave beautifully in the current. It is a great choice for aquarists of all experience levels. Each clove polyp has eight-tentacled "blooms". Members of the
Clavularia species require only a moderate water flow and a
moderate amount of lighting, making them ideal for placement
at most any level of the aquarium.
They will grow and reproduce by budding, when provided with the proper environment.
Placement: 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. Because the polyp tentacles may be stung by nearby corals, specimens should be kept an adequate distance from other corals. The picture above is a representative of the species, but no two corals are alike.
Diet and Feeding: 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.  
$19.99
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  Certified Aquacultured
True Blue Xenia

Tank raised means a healthier & more colorful coral

Blue Xenia also called Blue Anthillia is groupings of colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of solid substrate. They form stalks as they grow, and to reproduce. They are a beautiful blue color and their eight-tentacle polyps do not pulse like other species of Xenia but will sway beautifully in the reef aquarium in time to the tank current. The Blue Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised.

The Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised . This is very important since aquacultured Xenia 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. A fast growing coral, provide adequate space between them and other types of soft corals.

They require a medium to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water.

Under ideal conditions, and once acclimated, they may reproduce rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provide the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. This coral also absorbs phosphates but releases ammonia.

This particular species reproduces by growing a "foot" on the stalk. The stalk will then lean over and take hold of whatever it comes in contact with it.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 21/2"; Medium: 31/2" to 4"; Large: 5" to 7"


Small $34.99 Medium $59.99 Large $89.99
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Certified Aquacultured
Green/Gold Pumping Xenia
Xenia sp

Aquacultured means a healthier & more colorful coral

A beautiful Pumping Xenia, that tends to have a greenish or gold color to it. This Xenia has been known to change color depending on water and lighting conditions.

The Xenia we ship you is many generations tank raised . This is very important since aquacultured Xenia 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. A fast growing coral, provide adequate space between them and other types of soft corals.

They require a medium to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water.

Under ideal conditions, and once acclimated, they may reproduce rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within their bodies provide the majority of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. This coral also absorbs phosphates but releases ammonia.

This particular species reproduces by growing a "foot" on the stalk. The stalk will then lean over and take hold of whatever it comes in contact with it.
Approximate Expanded Size: 1-1/2"

$35.99 ~  Save $14.00
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Certified Aquacultured
Red Sea Pink Pulsing Xenia

Red Sea Pink/White Xenia is the fastest pulsing Xenia!
Description: Red Sea Pink 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.
Approximate Expanded Size: 1-1/2"

$24.99 ~  Save $15.00
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  Flourescent Green
Candy Cane (Trumpet) Coral
Caulestrea furcata
Description:The Candy Cane Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as the Trumpet, Torch, Candy Cane, or Bullseye Coral. The plump circular polyps are vibrant blue/green, yellow/green, or red/brown. Under actinic light the bright polyps are a most beautiful sight to see. Avery hardy and relatively peaceful reef inhabitant, it has very short sweeper tentacles.
Placement:Leave a small space between the Candy Cane Coral and neighboring corals in the reef aquarium.
Lighting: All lighting from low to high lighting will serve this species well. Trumpet corals may require a longer acclimation period to intense lighting such as metal halides.
Care Level: Easy - Maintenance for the Trumpet Coral is extremely easy, making the Candy Cane (Trumpet) coral an excellent choice for the beginner to expert hobbyist.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"

$24.99
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   Aussie Green Goblin Favia
Favia Sp.

Description:The Aussie Green Goblin Coral is a beautiful glowing brain coral out of Australia that will have colors ranging from the above picture to a glowing flourescent Yellow under actinic lighting. A must have for serious hobbiests. This coral was aquaried the first part of 2008, and we are now able to offer frags of this fast growing dynamite beauty.. It requires moderate water currents and moderate to high reef lighting for proper health.
Placement: Place the Aussie Green Goblin Coral on an exposed rock along the top half of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. It has sweeper tentacles that come out in the evening and at night so leave several inches between it and other corals.
Feeding:Supplement its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, and food for filter feeders. If you feed it in the evening when its sweeper tentacles are out it will catch and eat brine shrimp as well
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1 1/2"

$24.99
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  Aussie War Coral Frag
Favites pentagona

Australian red war coral with neon green centers
Description: This is the original War Coral, and has proven to be a fast grower for us. A BEAUTIFUL red with super neon green eyes. Purchased at a local swapmeet over a year ago, we have been growing colonies for over a year now. It requires moderate water currents and moderate to high reef lighting for proper health. It is important that proper calcium and alkalinity levels are maintained. Use of Kalkwasser Mix or a calcium reactor will be of great benefit.
Placement:War Coral is semi aggressive, expanding their sweeper tentacles at night, therefore it is important to leave space between them and neighbors in the reef aquarium.
Lighting: Medium to high lighting would serve this species well. War coral can be kept under high output fluorescent bulbs, but may benefit from more intense lighting. It will likely change its coloration depending on the lighting provided. Favia may require a longer acclimation period to intense lighting such as metal halides.

Care Level: Maintenance for the War Coral is easy, making them excellent choices for the beginner to expert hobbyist.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 1 1/2"

$24.99
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  Red Sun Coral
Orange Tubastrea / Red Sun Polyps


Does well in low light conditions such as
flourescent lighting or down low in a tank.
Description: 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.

Placement: 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.

Feeding: Due to the lack of zooxanthellae, this coral needs to be fed regularly, 2 or 3 times a week. We suggest the following food: PhycoPure™ by AlgaGen which you can find in our food selection on the website. It is a blend of 7 LIVE microalgaes. It is grown in natural seawater that has been ozonated, charcoal filtered and uv treated. Designed as the perfect supplement for filter feeding corals and invertebrates and to feed copepod populations. Aquarists of all levels have reported great results, having observed feedings (response time varies depending on water quality and system) from the following; Acropora (better polyp extension), Euphyllia (robust appearance), deep water gorgornians (Diodogorgia-full polyp extensions and growth), chili corals, Nephthea, Scleronephthya, anemones, tube worms, Dendronephthya, mushrooms, leathers and sea pens. In our personal experience we have been having success with gorgonians, carnations, and have noted positive response to PhycoPure™ from certain Montastrea and Tubastrea species.

(When the coral is hungry or senses food, it will extend its' feeding tenticles). Many newly acquired specimens take some time before they begin to extend their tentacles to feed. In fact, they may often seem to refuse to open. Several diligent evenings of blowing food across the closed cups will usually entice a polyp to begin peeking out. Once started, there will rarely be occasion to have them not open in full glory in expectation of food. This coral will also benefit from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements weekly to the water.

$9.99 ~ 1 inch frag
$24.99 ~ 2" to 3" Wild Multiple Polyp Colony
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Incredible Hard Tube
Coco Worms
Protula bispiralis

A great addition to any reef tank.
Does well in any lighting or water flow.

Reef Compatability: These hard tube coco worms secretes a calcareous tube approximately ½ inch in diameter and 5”-8” long. The tubes come bent in all sorts of shapes. All Coco Worms require proper calcium levels of 400-450 ppm in order to grow their tubes.

Coco worms use their radioles, or crowns, to filter bacteria and particulate matter from the water. When disturbed the Coco Worm can retract quickly into its tube and close its operculum to shut the top of its tube for safety.

When placing Coco Worms in the aquarium you may bury them in the sand with the crown end of the tube protruding from the sand, or stick them in a hole in the rocks with the crown end facing outward. If they are retracted and you don’t know which end is which lay them on the sand bed until they open and then place them into position.

Although Coco Worms subsist mainly on bacteria and organic matter produced within the aquarium they will benefit from supplemental feedings of marine snow, phytoplankton, and/or foods for filter feeders.

Approximate Purchase Size:
5" to 8"


$24.99 ~ Regular Price $49.99 each 

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Bright Red Worm Rock

Description: The red Christmas tree rock is colonized grouping of red tube worms with red spiraling crowns . When disturbed or startled, these little worms will retreat quickly into their hidden tubes . Each rock will have a variable number of worms.
Diet:
supplemental feeding of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods should be provided.
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Level of Care:
A good specimen for beginners, easy
Diet:
supplemental feeding of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods should be provided.
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Level of Care:
A good specimen for beginners, easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 2"

$13.99 ~ Regular Price $24.99 each 

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  Aquacultured Green Dot Daisy Polyps

Description: Daisy Polyps, also referred to as Starburst, or Eight Tentacle Polyps. They are very easy to keep and grow quickly. They vary in color form tan to green and white. Polyps are very hardy and can recover from the most adverse condition. This is an excellent beginner coral. It's an excellent coral for the money because grows so quickly to create a lush coral reef by spreading over rock work. It grows like a mat of grass, so if it gets too large, simply trim with a razor. If desired, you can relocate the trimmings to another spot. It can even be directed to grow up the back side of a glass in a tank making a beautiful back drop.
Placement: 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. Because the polyp tentacles may be stung by nearby corals, specimens should be kept an adequate distance from other corals. The picture above is a representative of the species, but no two corals are alike.
Diet and Feeding: 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.

$19.99
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Zoanthid Frag Pack
9 live corals Zoanthids and Palys
Zoanthus sp.

Description: Our 9 Pack of Zoanthids includes 9 premium frags from our extensive collection. You will receive 9 different Frags of our choice ranging from 5 to 10 polyps per frag on average. Most of our 9 packs have well over 100-120 individual polyps. All Zoas will be mounted to plugs, disks or growing on small rocks. Average frag size will range from the size of a nickel up to Silver Dollar size. You will not receive any free floating Zoanthids or freshly cut polyps like other people are selling. You also will not receive any ugly, brown or dull looking Zoanthids. The colors shown here are only a very small portion of what we have available. We normally have 30+ different color morphs ready to ship.
Scientific Name: Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Delivered to Aquacon from CPA
Lighting Required:
Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
$79.99
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Japanese Zoanthids
"Strawberry Garden" Zoa's
Zoanthus sp.

Variant: Japanese Deepwater Strawberry Garden Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Delivered to Aquacon from CPA
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

The Japanese Deepwater Zoanthids are very sought after and hard to find.

2 to 3 polyp Frag $39.99
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Japanese Zoanthids
 "Fruitloops" Zoa
Zoanthus sp.

Variant: Japanese Deepwater Fruitloops Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Delivered to Aquacon from CPA
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

Important Note: All of the Japanese Deepwater Zoanthids are temperamental after fragging and transport. Multiple customers have had these closed up for days to as much as two weeks after they arrive. We've witnessed this ourselve's just moving them from tank to tank within a 2 hour period. Customers also report the same quite often. We tell you this, not to be afraid but to be patient, Deepwater Zoa's are hearty in the sense that they don't die. They just don't like to be bothered and you can expect them to not be open for a while after you get them into your tank.

3 polyp Frag $74.99

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"Radioactive Dragon Eye"
Zoanthid Polyps

Zoanthus sp.

Variant: Radioactive Dragon Eye Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Raised by Aquacon
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

5 polyp Frag $9.99
10 polyp Frag $19.99
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Japanese Zoanthids
"Eagle Eye"
Zoanthus sp.

Variant: Eagle Eye Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Raised by Aquacon
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

Important Note: All of the Japanese Deepwater Zoanthids are temperamental after fragging and transport. Multiple customers have had these closed up for days to as much as two weeks after they arrive. We've witnessed this ourselve's just moving them from tank to tank within a 2 hour period. Customers also report the same quite often. We tell you this, not to be afraid but to be patient, Deepwater Zoa's are hearty in the sense that they don't die. They just don't like to be bothered and you can expect them to not be open for a while after you get them into your tank.

5 polyp Frag $15.99
10 polyp Frag $25.99
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 Aquacultured 
Wicked Rose Polyps
Protopalythoa sp.

Variant: Wicked Rose Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Raised by Aquacon
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

5 polyp Frag $9.99
10 polyp Frag $19.99
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"Lemon Lime"
Zoanthid Polyps

Protopalythoa sp.
Variant: Lemon Lime Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Raised by Aquacon
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

5 polyp Frag $19.99
10 polyp Frag $39.99
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Aquacultured
Tubbs
Blue Zoanthid Polyps
Protopalythoa sp.

Variant: Tubbs Blue Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Raised by Aquacon
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

3 to 5 polyp Frag $23.99
8 to 10 polyp Frag $45.99
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Japanese Zoanthids
"LA Lakers" Zoa's
Zoanthus sp.

Variant: Japanese Deepwater LA Lakers Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Delivered to Aquacon from CPA
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

Important Note: All of the Japanese Deepwater Zoanthids are temperamental after fragging and transport. Multiple customers have had these closed up for days to as much as two weeks after they arrive. We've witnessed this ourselve's just moving them from tank to tank within a 2 hour period. Customers also report the same quite often. We tell you this, not to be afraid but to be patient, Deepwater Zoa's are hearty in the sense that they don't die. They just don't like to be bothered and you can expect them to not be open for a while after you get them into your tank.

3 polyp Frag $69.99 ~ 10 polyp Frag $199.99
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Aussie Black Goblins on Fire
Zoanthid Polyps
Zoanthus sp.

Variant: Aussie Black Goblins on Fire Zoa's
Scientific Name:
Zoanthidea
Lineage:
Raised by Aquacon
Lighting Required:
Moderate (T5's or LED's Recommended)
Water Flow:
Intermittent Moderate flow suggested
Approximate Purchase Size
2 sizes available
Extra Information: Since in the wild Deepwater Zoanthidea do not receive bright lighting, tin the reef aquarium they prefer low to medium lighting to open well. Extra Actinic lighting is required for the colors to look their best.

Zoanthids (order Zoantharia also called Zoanthidea or Zoanthiniaria) are an order of cnidarians commonly found in coral reefs, the deep sea and many other marine environments around the world. These animals come in a variety of different colonizing formations and in numerous colors. They can be found as individual polyps, attached by a fleshy stolon or a mat that can be created from small pieces of sediment, sand and rock.

3 polyp Frag $29.99 ~ 10 polyp Frag $99.99
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  Very Rare!!
Blue Sympodium Frags
Sympodium sp.

Description: The colors are absolutely stunning and this is the first coral we have ever seen that looks much better under T-5 HO lighting than Metal Halide. Sympodium is an interesting encrusting soft coral which is just beginning to show up in some coral shipments. Not to be confused with the “Blue Clove” polyps that became much more widely available in the last couple of years, Sympodium is related to Xenia but it does not pulse and it has much smaller polyps. This is a fast growing coral, more colorful than other Xeniids, with contrasting stalks and polyps; some color varieties have green or blue polyps and red tentacles (pinnules) or blue stalks with blue polyps and green tentacles. Others seem to be monochrome, but still brightly colored. They seem to do adapt well to any lighting, and prefer moderate current. Their stalks branch, much like Xenia corals.

The intense blue and green color of our aquacultured Sympodium coral is beyond compare in soft corals. The coral is growing on a 1" frag chip with many small buds. This coral is easy to keep and usually thrives in most tank conditions and lighting even those tanks were conditions are not always ideal.

Feeding: Because of their particular feeding habits, it isn’t necessary to directly feed Sympodium corals. The zooxanthellae provide nutrients via photosynthesis, and the polyps will absorb dissolved organic matter directly from the water.

Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2 to 2 inch Frag

$49.99
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 Watermelon Mushroom Rock
Actinodiscus sp.
The Actinodiscus Mushrooms are also referred to as Mushroom Anemones and Disc Anemones. They were previously in a genus called Discosoma. These corals display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. Striped varieties are usually green. They are hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"
Level of Care: Easy , very hardy, great beginer coral

Small  $24.99 Medium  $44.99 Large  $64.99
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   This Weeks Hot Deals from Aquatic Connection!
True Blue Mushroom Rock
Actinodiscus sp.


Description:The Blue Mushroom is hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.
Food and diet:Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"
Level of Care: Easy , very hardy, great beginer coral

Small  $29.99 Medium  $49.99 Large  $69.99
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 This Weeks Hot Deals from Aquatic Connection!
 Assorted Color Mushroom Rock
Rhodactis indosinensis

The Assorted Color Mushroom Rock display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. They are hardy and a good beginner coral (easy to maintain). In the aquarium, under the right conditions, mushrooms multiply and spread. In general, they need a medium light level, and should be placed lower in the tank if the light intensity is high. The Actinodiscus Mushrooms prefer a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates. Each ships as several individual mushrooms attached to one rock. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates. 

Though mushrooms come in a variety of colors and patterns, they grow in colonies on rocks and therefore there will normally be only one type of mushroom on each rock. The type, size of individual mushrooms and number of mushrooms on the rock may vary.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"
Level of Care: Easy , very hardy, great beginer coral
Small  $19.99 Medium  $34.99 Large  $49.99
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Neon Green Florida Ricordea Mushroom
Ricordea florida
Like all ricordea the Neon Green variety is very hardy and 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 fluorescence 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.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Level of Care: Easy , very hardy, great beginer coral
$14.99 per mushroom ~ Regular Price 24.99
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Orange Ricordea Mushroom
Ricordea florida
Orange Ricordia is a very hardy species of soft coral, and is very popular among reef keepers. They have a multitude of bumps covering a circular disk "polyp", with a ring of similar bumps surrounding the rim. A single polyp commonly splits into two polyps during spawning, and can do so multiple times in the aquarium! You will receive a single mushroom mounted to coral rubble. These are very hardy corals and require low to medium lighting to survive in the tank. Better lighting will result in faster growth. They can tolerate a wide range of temperature from 72F-84F.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Level of Care: Easy , very hardy, great beginer coral

$14.99 per mushroom ~ Regular Price 24.99
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  Another Extremely Rare One!
True Green and Blue/Purple
Bullseye Mushroom from Tonga
Rhodactis Inchoata

This is another awsome one. A multicolored bullseye mushroom is rare and very beautiful indeed! Polyps are beautiful, very colorful. This is a very nice contrasting color for tonga mushrooms. An excellent collector's item for any mushroom or ricordia freak! Both beautiful to look at, it's also easy to keep. It does not require supplemental feeding and does not feed as readily as other species in the genus. 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. 
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health. Bullseye mushrooms are sold per polyp.
Level of Care: Easy , very hardy, great beginer coral


$29.99 per mushroom ~  Regular Price 44.99
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 Another Extremely Rare One!
Red and Blue Superman Mushrooms
Actinodiscus sp.

Another new one. This pictures been blown up so you can see the blue dots clearly. It is an obvious morph of the blue and red Actinodiscus sp. mushrooms. Availability is extremely sporadic, and very limited. Some mushrooms have alot of blue dots, some have less, but either way they are beautiful and hard to get. The Actinodiscus Mushrooms are also referred to as Mushroom Anemones and Disc Anemones. They were previously in a genus called Discosoma. These corals display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. The spotted ones are usually blue or green with spots. The taxonomy of the various species is in a state of flux, and will probably continue to change.They are hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

$39.99 per mushroom ~  Regular Price 49.99
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Super Red Mushroom Rock
Actinodiscus sp.
Super metallic red. The Actinodiscus Mushrooms are also referred to as Mushroom Anemones and Disc Anemones. They were previously in a genus called Discosoma. These corals display a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Some are solid colors, whereas, others are striped or spotted. The spotted ones are usually blue or green with spots. The taxonomy of the various species is in a state of flux, and will probably continue to change.They are hardy and relatively easy to maintain, and under the right conditions, will multiply and spread very rapidly. In general, they need a medium light level and a low to medium water flow within the aquarium, although different species may have different requirements. They are semi-aggressive and require adequate space between themselves and other corals and sessile invertebrates. 
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.
Approx size: small 2"to 3"; medium 3" to 5"; Large 5" to 7"

Starting at $39.99
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Green and Blue Caribbean
Bullseye Mushroom
Discosoma Neglecta
The Green and Blue Bullseye Mushroom is a beautiful species originating from the Caribbean Ocean. It is varied in different shades of green, and the surface of the disc is adorned with small vesicles that give it a bumpy appearance. These are very hardy mushrooms that will adapt to a wide range of lighting, and are typically placed low in the average reef aquarium.
It will adapt to a wide variety of lighting conditions, and care should be taken to acclimate this coral to metal halide lighting. Place the coral low in the aquarium until it opens fully, and then gradually over a few weeks, move the coral to the desired location. It prefers a low water movement within the aquarium. It is considered semi-aggressive and requires adequate space between itself and other corals. It reproduces by longitudinal fission.
Notes: Place Mushrooms along the bottom half of the aquarium on an exposed rock. Make sure that currents will be able to supply it with necessary nutrients and trace elements. Leave several inches between it and other corals.Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within its body supply some of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis it does require supplemental feeding. Supplementing its diet with the addition of trace elements, marine snow, phytoplankton, brine shrimp, and food for filter feeders will help to insure its continued good health.

$8.99 each per mushroom polyp
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Colt Coral
Cladiella

Great Beginner Coral ~ Easy to Grow
Description: The very slippery to the touch Colt coral is also called the Cauliflower Colt Coral. On a scale of 1-10, difficulty of care is a 2!!! A most popular soft coral because of it's beauty and hardiness, It is very easy to maintain and that makes it an excellent coral for the beginning through expert reef aquarist.
Tank Recommendations: Very forgiving, it requires medium to high lighting , but does require a medium to strong water movement to do well. When placing a colt coral, provide some space between itself and neighboring corals in the reef aquarium.
Feeding:  Although the Colt coral seeks nutrition from more than one place, its main source of energy capitalizes on its nature as a symbiotic creature. The colt coral enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary energy source comes from the micro plankton and other foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. The addition of trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Expanded Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 5" to 7"

Small ~ $25.99 Medium ~ $29.99 Large ~ $59.99
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Small Toadstool Leather Corals
Sarcophyton sp.
Description: The Toadstool Leather is one of the hardiest of corals. It is easy to keep and propagate, making it a great coral for the beginner.The Toadstool Leather Coral , or Sarcophyton glaucum is one of the well-known and readily available soft corals. Like other leather corals in the Sarcophyton genus, it resembles a mushroom or toadstool. Consequently the S. glaucum has many names similar to other leathers such as Toadstool Leather Coral, Mushroom Leather Coral, Cup Leather Coral, Toadstool, Umbrella Coral, and Mushroom Coral.They are found in various shades of yellow,green,and tan. Polyp coloration seen in various shades of white, gold, or green.
Tank Recommendations: Leather Corals are generally very hardy and will thrive in a properly maintained reef aquarium. Most need a moderate to strong water flow and tend to do very well under various types of reef tank fluorescent lighting. Metal halides are not needed. They are also easy to propagate in captivity by simply cutting them into coral frags.

Feeding:  Although the leather coral seeks it's nutritional needs from more than one place, its main source of energy comes from the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary food source comes from the micro plankton and other filtered foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. In the reef aquarium, the addition of bottled trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 11/2" to 2"
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Super Neon Green Palua Finger Leather
nepthea sp

Very brilliant flourescence.
They just don't come any brighter than this one!
Description: Considered the "god" of green leathers in the wild, the Palau Neon Green Finger Leather will make an incredible addition by bringing exciting color and movement to any reef.
Tank Recommendations: The water quality should be kept high with a fairly constant temperature between 75 degrees and 80 degrees. require medium to high lighting and like to be placed in medium to strong water flow. For continued good health, please remember to add iodine, strontium, and trace elements to the water.
Feeding:  Although the leather coral seeks nutrition from more than one place, its main source of energy capitalizes on its nature as a symbiotic creature. The leather coral enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary energy source comes from the micro plankton and other foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. The addition of trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Expanded Size: Small: 11/2" to 2"; Medium: 21/2" to 4";

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  Aquacultured Blue Devils Finger Leather

Description:  An excellent soft coral for beginners, they are easy to keep with great success. Yet advanced reef keepers also appreciate the beauty. The captive culturing of this soft coral has helped decrease the adjustment time to new systems making it more likely to thrive in a home aquarium.
Tank Recommendations: The water quality should be kept high with a fairly constant temperature between 75 degrees and 80 degrees. require medium to high lighting and like to be placed in medium to strong water flow. For continued good health, please remember to add iodine, strontium, and trace elements to the water.
Feeding:  Although the leather coral seeks nutrition from more than one place, its main source of energy capitalizes on its nature as a symbiotic creature. The leather coral enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary energy source comes from the micro plankton and other foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. The addition of trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Expanded Size: Small: 11/2" to 2"

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Green Polyp Leather Aquacultured by ORA™
Sarcophyton sp.

Description: The Green Polyp Leather Coral is one of our favorite corals aquacultured by ORA. It is easy to keep and propagate, making it a great coral for the beginner.This leather coral is of the genus Sarcophyton Coral, also called in more layman's term a Mushroom, Leather. Other names for this easy to keep coral are Mushroom Leather Coral, Cup Leather Coral, Toadstool, Umbrella Coral, and Mushroom Coral. Leather Corals are generally easy to propagate in captivity by simply cutting them into coral frags.
Tank Recommendations: The Mushroom or Toadstool Leather as they can be called require medium to high lighting and like to be placed in medium to strong water flow. For continued good health, please remember to add iodine, strontium, and trace elements to the water.
Feeding:  Although the leather coral seeks it's nutritional needs from more than one place, its main source of energy comes from the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary food source comes from the micro plankton and other filtered foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. In the reef aquarium, the addition of bottled trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Expanded Size: 11/2" to 2"

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Long Polyping Leather Aquacultured by ORA™
Sarcophyton sp.
 
Description: A very unusual addition for any reef tank is the Long Polyping leather coral. being aquacultured by Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums (ORA). Considered to be one of the best soft corals for beginners, they are easy to keep with great success. Yet advanced reef keepers also favor this ORA beauty, as it offers a nice visual balance to the tank. The captive culturing of this soft coral has helped decrease the adjustment time to new systems making it more likely to thrive in a home aquarium.
Tank Recommendations: The Mushroom or Toadstool Leather as they can be called require medium to high lighting and like to be placed in medium to strong water flow. For continued good health, please remember to add iodine, strontium, and trace elements to the water.
Feeding:  Although the leather coral seeks it's nutritional needs from more than one place, its main source of energy comes from the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary food source comes from the micro plankton and other filtered foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. In the reef aquarium, the addition of bottled trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" to 2"

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Red Chili/Cactus Coral
(Alcyonium)

White polyps on strawberry red soft coral make for a real beauty!
Description:One of the only corals available to the aquarium trade in a bright red color. Beautiful and manageable in size, Chili Coral is a great addition for the reef aquarium hobbyists from beginner to advanced level. Also Known as the Strawberry Coral, they are a real beauty and simple to keep.
Tank Recomendations: Chili corals do well in low light areas of your tank. Do not place directly under bright lights, place in lower areas of the tank or in caves, out of the direct path of light, preferably in shaded areas. Generally easy to care for, it fares best under medium to high water current, does best with alternating/pulsating/changing water movement.
Diet and Feeding They are exclusively ahermatypic, meaning they lack the zooxanthellae required for photosynthesis. It does not gain any nutrition from light, therefore, its diet is totally from micro plankton and other filtered foods. In the reef aquarium, the addition of bottled trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Inflated Size: Small 2" to 2-1/2", Medium 3" to 4", Large 6" to 7"

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  Rasta Leather
Sinularis Flexibillis

Also called Spaghetti leather
100's of tentacles. Super long, super flowing, beautiful
Description:A favorite from Fiji, the best description for the Spaghetti Finger Leather Coral is a finger type leather with a large number of very long strands of leather. One of the favorite leather corals for the aquarium, Spaghetti Leathers are golden-white to green in color and have a highly branching form and are covered in tiny polyps. These corals grow quickly and can quickly become a showpiece after they are established. Larger specimens are more "branchy" than smaller ones and make an impressive display with pulsing water movement.
Tank Recommendations:When placing in your aquarium, find a good spot and leave alone. Handle as little as possible. Excessive handling can damage newly arrived specimens. Once established, they are quite hardy, not as touchy as their initial requirements sound. Spaghetti leathers do best in medium to bright lighting. Moderately strong to strong water movement is also important. The water quality should be kept high with a fairly constant temperature between 75 degrees and 80 degrees.
Feeding:  Although the leather coral seeks it's nutritional needs from more than one place, its main source of energy comes from the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary food source comes from the micro plankton and other filtered foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. In the reef aquarium, the addition of bottled trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Moderate
Approximate size: Medium 2-1/2" to 4"; Large 4" to 6"; Extra Large 6" to 8"

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  Green Kenya Tree Leather Coral

Description: The common name for this beauty is either Kenya Tree or Capnella. It is a soft (leather) coral from the Pacific ocean. A quick grower given proper lighting and good water flow. Capnella will grow back from the tiniest bit of flesh left behind and holds fast to any substrate to which it attaches. Like most “Leather” corals, Capnella will routinely shed a “mucous tunic” to clear itself of algae, debris, etc.This is generally observed by the colony closing for a period of hours to days, followed by a shedding of a thin clear film that may take one to several days to complete. Colonies kept in higher flow areas will “shed” less often.
Tank Recommendations: The Green Kenya Tree is very hardy and will thrive in a properly maintained reef aquarium. It requires a moderate to strong water flow and tends to do very well under various types of reef tank lighting.
Feeding:  Although the leather coral seeks nutrition from more than one place, its main source of energy capitalizes on its nature as a symbiotic creature. The leather coral enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with the minute algae zooxanthellae which supplies the coral with a steady stream of energy and nutrients. A secondary energy source comes from the micro plankton and other foods that the leather coral traps in its tentacles during ocean waves and currents. The addition of trace elements such as iodine and strontium should supplement the water to ensure good health.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Expanded Size: Small: 2" to 21/2" ; Medium: 3" to 3-1/2"; Large: 4" to 5-1/2"

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White Bubble Coral
(Plerogyra sinuosa)

Description:The White Bubble Coral is an LPS coral that originates from the reefs of the Indo-Pacific ocean. It has a white leaf edged hard skeleton that can be seen when the polyps are deflated. When inflated, the large fleshy polyps will cover the entire skeleton.
Diet and location Requirements:Bubble corals, posses sweeper tentacles that can harm other corals within reach. The White Bubble Coral requires a moderate level of lighting combined with low to moderate water movement in the aquarium. Too much water flow may impede the coral from fully expanding. The fleshy polyps of Bubble Corals are very fragile and will puncture easily. Be careful when handling these corals, to only handle them by the hard skeleton. Because they can form long sweeper tentacles, be sure to provide plenty of room to prevent damage being done to its neighbors. For continued good health, it will also need the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of brine shrimp or micro-plankton.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2 1/2" to 3"; Large: 31/2" to 5 1/2"; XLarge 6" to 8"

Small $39.99 Medium $49.99 Large $99.99 XLarge $159.99
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Metallic Red Open Brain
(Trachyphyllia geoffroyi)

Description:Metallic Red Open Brain Corals are one of the most common aquarium corals. A good choice for the hobbyist just getting started with stony corals. They have a hard skeleton that is covered with fleshy tissues that expand and make the coral look much larger then they actually are. The shape is generally large-lobed and may be flat or dome-shaped. Round or figure-eight-shaped corals are also common.

Care must be taken when placing the coral in the aquarium so that nothing will damage the soft tissue. When placing them in the aquarium place them on the substrate or mid-way in the aquarium where they will receive tdirect light. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. Open Brain Corals can become shocked and potentially bleached (a rapid die-off of the algae in its tissue) after rapid changes in the intensity of its lighting. Always acclimate carefully, especially if increasing the light intensity.

Most of the coral's nutrients come from the symbiotic algaes that benefit from this lighting, but supplemental feedings are also beneficial. Open Brain Corals will extend long feeder tentacles at night and should be target fed about an hour after the lighting is off. Though they generally prefer moderate to high flow, decrease the flow while feeding to give the coral a chance to feed. Some Trachyphyllia have been known to capture larger meaty foods including small fish and invertebrates

Diet Requirements:Though these corals are mostly photosynthetic, they benefit from the occasional bit of raw table shrimp, frozen mysis shrimp or silverside once a week.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"


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  Metallic Green Flat Brain
Wellsophylia Radiata

Description:The Metallic Green Welsophyllia Brain Coral comes in several different bright green color variations. They have a flat round skeleton, much flatter and rounder than other Open Brain Corals. In the wild they are found on the sand and need to be placed accordingly in the display aquarium. To receive the best amount of lighting, Metallic Green Welsophyllia Brain Corals will swell up and pull themselves out of their hole in the sand. Surprisingly, they will also move around the sand bed quite a bit in this fashion. If placed on rockwork the rocks can damage the tender underside of the coral and may cause it to stress and possibly die.

Care must be taken when placing the coral in the aquarium so that nothing will damage the soft tissue. When placing them in the aquarium place them on the substrate or mid-way in the aquarium where they will receive tdirect light. Allow ample space between it and other corals, as it will sometimes sting its neighbors. Open Brain Corals can become shocked and potentially bleached (a rapid die-off of the algae in its tissue) after rapid changes in the intensity of its lighting. Always acclimate carefully, especially if increasing the light intensity.

Most of the coral's nutrients come from the symbiotic algaes that benefit from this lighting, but supplemental feedings are also beneficial. Open Brain Corals will extend long feeder tentacles at night and should be target fed about an hour after the lighting is off. Though they generally prefer moderate to high flow, decrease the flow while feeding to give the coral a chance to feed. Some Trachyphyllia have been known to capture larger meaty foods including small fish and invertebrates

Diet Requirements:Though these corals are mostly photosynthetic, they benefit from the occasional bit of raw table shrimp, frozen mysis shrimp or silverside once a week.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"


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Metallic Branch Hammer Corals


Description:The branching Hammer Coral AKA Branching Achor Coral (Euphyllia paranchora) is a great LPS coral with soft wavy looking tentacle type polyps that look like little anchors at the tips. It’s basic shape It’s long polyps can range from green, tan, & lime green and yellow as well as having different colored tips. It is a beautiful piece that will softly wave its polyps with the flow. It is not a hard LPS to care for. It will however easilly thrive given the proper conditions.
Diet and location Requirements:It requires moderate light with moderate flow. As with most LPS it gets what it needs from lighting, It can also be fed brine & mysid shrimp, but not required. This coral would be considered aggressive & requires at least 6 inches of space from neighboring corals. As it will release sweeping tentacles during the night time hours that can reach around 6 inches. 
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1 to 2 heads; Medium: 2 to 3 heads"; Large: 5 to 6 heads

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  Metallic Green Torch Corals
Euphyllia glabrescens

Description:The Euphyllia Torch Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It has long and flowing polyps with single rounded tips which are visible throughout the day and night, hiding its branching skeletal base most of the time. It may be brown or green with color on the tips of its tentacles. Provide plenty of room between the Euphyllia Torch Coral and other corals, since at night, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to several inches from its base and sting other corals. It is a popular coral that will thrive under proper conditions and excellent water quality parameters. Ideally, it needs to have moderate lighting combined with moderate water movement within the aquarium.
Diet and location Requirements: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.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1 to 2 heads; Medium: 2 to 3 heads"; Large: 5 to 6 heads

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Purple Tip Frogspawn
Euphyllia glabrescens

Beautiful green frogspawn with bright purple tips!
Description:The 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. During the evenings, its sweeper tentacles can extend up to six inches beyond its base into the reef aquarium surroundings. It will sting other neighboring corals in the reef aquarium, therefore, it is best to leave plenty of room between itself and other types of corals.
Diet and location Requirements: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.The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1 to 2 heads; Medium: 2 to 3 heads"; Large: 5 to 6 headsheads

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"Bird of Paradise"
Pink and Green
Seriatopora Sp.

Base branches are bright green while the polyps are bright Pink!
This very unusually colored Seriatopora sp. was collected during a trip to Ponape in 2004. It has a unique bi-colored nature to its pigmentation. The base branches are brightly green colored while the polyps are pink. This coral is a lower light coral. When placed in moderate lighting the coral develops its unique and intense bi-color pigmentation. If positioned under bright light the base branches turn a lighter green to cream with pink polyps. Water current for this one should be moderate to weak.

Tank Requirements:Water quality that is consistently excellent with flow that is substantially turbulent is quite nescessary. Strong lighting with at least 5 watts per gallon is necessary. Altering the corals position in the aquarium is how reef aquarists "fine tune" their specimen for the best results. To increase chances of success, do not attempt to keep Acropora in reef tanks less than a year old. The reason is that until a reef tank matures it will not do well for growing acropora.

Diet Requirements:These corals have small polyps and poor prey capture ability. They consume foods of very small particle size. For example, oyster eggs, with a particle size of about 50µ, are a good food for these corals. In a well fed tank with a variety of food, additional feeding might not be necessary. For continued good health, they will require the addition of a two part calcium and buffer supplement in order to maintain a calcium level of 400-450 ppm and dKH of 8-12.

Tank Positioning: 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.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1"

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 Brand New Package Deal!!!
Montipora Digitata 3 Pack

Description: We give you the 3 hottest Montipora Digitata colors in one great package at a super price point.You get our Neon Purple Polyping Finger Digita, our Flourescent Green Polyping Branching Digitata and finally our hot, hot bright orange montipora digitata. All 3 of these beauties for one price. Of course at a large savings over the price of all three added together.The Montipora Digtata 3 Pack come well encrusted to the base on which they are grown. Mounted on 1/2" inch diameter plastic plugs. Guaranteed to be truly aquacultured specimens. No tissue or skeleton of wild brood-stock corals ever remain.
Note: If a piece of the package is out of stock, we will substitute another nice piece of equal value.
Requirements: Montipora Digitata are the easiest of the SPS variety. They prefer a medium light level, adjust tank placement accordingly. For water flow provide a medium intermittent water current . For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other elements.
Diet Requirements:These corals have small polyps and poor prey capture ability. They consume foods of very small particle size. For example, oyster eggs, with a particle size of about 50µ, are a good food for these corals. In a well fed tank with a variety of food, additional feeding might not be necessary. For continued good health, they will require the addition of a two part calcium and buffer supplement in order to maintain a calcium level of 400-450 ppm and dKH of 8-12.
Tank Positioning: 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.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 11/2"

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 Brand New Package Deal!!!
Pocillopora Damicornis 2 Pack
Pocillopora Sp.

 

 

Description: Both Pink and Green Pocillopora Damicornis have short, delicate branches and grow mostly in a compact, round shape. Colonies are grown in both an elegant pink coloration or a Flourescent Green. Pocillopora coral has multiple, concave spores covering its calcified frame. Like other SPS corals, the shape of the P. damicornis is greatly affected by water conditions and locations. Two different species can look very similar in deeper waters, yet those same two can have a very different formation in shallow locations. Also, water temperature plays a big part on how fast they grow. They reproduce both sexually and asexually, commonly through fragmentation. Polyps are small and fuzzy and are very striking with a two-tone color. The polyps of the Pocillopora genus are immersed within the skeletal structure and can retract completely and instantly if there is any external stimulus.
Note: If a piece of the package is out of stock, we will substitute another nice piece of equal value.
Requirements:Water quality that is consistently excellent with flow that is substantially turbulent is quite nescessary. Strong lighting with at least 5 watts per gallon is necessary. Altering the corals position in the aquarium is how reef aquarists "fine tune" their specimen for the best results. To increase chances of success, do not attempt to keep Acropora in reef tanks less than a year old. The reason is that until a reef tank matures it will not do well for growing acropora.
Diet Requirements:These corals have small polyps and poor prey capture ability. They consume foods of very small particle size. For example, oyster eggs, with a particle size of about 50µ, are a good food for these corals. In a well fed tank with a variety of food, additional feeding might not be necessary. For continued good health, they will require the addition of a two part calcium and buffer supplement in order to maintain a calcium level of 400-450 ppm and dKH of 8-12.
Tank Positioning: 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.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1"

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Special Notes: Please note unless stated within the description, the picture(s) of the item(s) for sale are generic pictures of items that we have had in stock at some point. Due to differences in animals the item you receive may not look identical to the picture, however we hand choose each item for health and beauty. Another factor you need to consider is that different aquarium systems have different lighting, the spectrum of light, the wattage and kelvin, and even the type of lighting (ie: PC vs. VHO vs HQI vs Mogul Halide) all will make colors look very different. Aquatic Connection Live tanks are lit by 400 watt 20K HQI 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. If you need better descriptions of our corals or help with lighting, please feel free to contact us.  

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