Saltwater Fish For Sale Specials on Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Aquarium Corals, Saltwater Fish Live Rock

Specials on Live Rock, Saltwater Fish, Invertebrates, Live Corals
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL LIVE ROCK ORDERS DURING LIVE ROCK PROMOTION!!!!
Special prices through July 5th, 2009 certain items are very limited!!

Bali Alor Live Rock
Some of the Best Looking Live Rock Ever Now on Sale!

Bali Alor live rock is brand new and has an excellent reputation already. It is harvested right around the coral reefs themselves. Therefore Alor Liverock is made from ancient encrusted coral heads, the corals that were broken in storms, that have fallen and were encrusted with coraline algae over time. It is very beautiful and very light weight! The advantages of using Bali Alor Live Rock is the incredible diversity of coloration, and unique shapes. It is also lighter than Fiji Premium Live Rock so you need to purchase less rock. For Alor Live Rock we recommend only 1-1/2 pounds per gallon where Fiji rock would require 2 pounds or more per gallon to look the same. For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please, just make sure you wear safety glasses. Bali Alor live rock will color up with more unique colors than Fiji rock. You will see purple, pink, red, yellow, and green coralline algae. Besides the nice look it has, the porous surface and crevices of Alor Live Rock provides increased surface area, which results in tremendous arena's for all the micro and macro life to form, flourish, and multiply on. And right now, during our live rock sale forget the shipping charge, your shipping is free! Put those dollars into some more aquarium stuff!!!

You choose what size live rock we ship you
Pre Cured in our own tanks, hand picked and packaged.

	12 lbs free shipping*	25 lbs free shipping*
Small/Medium (3-7 inces)	$79.99	$149.99
Large (7 - 9 inches)		$179.99
XLarge (9 - 15 inches)		$199.99

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Aquatic Connection Live
Coral Nugget Box
Strike it Rich for only $119.99
A Beautiful Assortment of 10 nicely sized,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 crate a diverse coral reef aquarium.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Approximate shipping size: 11/2" to 2"

This Weeks Blowout Special #1

Scooter Blenny
Synchiropus ocellatus

Description: Scooter Blenny's help keep reef aquariums free of problem algae. Its body is a mottling of and white with large dark spots. The male usually has brighter colors and a larger dorsal fin.This popular fish can do well if provided with the proper environment. Their named because of their manner of scooting along the substrate of the aquarium. The Scooter Blenny is also referred to as the Starry Dragonet or Stellate Dragonet. The Scooter Blenny is actually classed as a Dragonet, which also includes the ever popular Green and Spotted Mandarin Goby. These fish are more suited to a reef type tank, as they scoot around the liverock, and live sand looking for small Amphipods and Copepods. Males are easily identified by their large dorsal fin which they will display mainly when courting and in territorial disputes. More than one of its species may be kept; if so, it is best to introduce them all to the tank at the same time.
Tank Requirements: Best not attempted in "sterile" setting such as a fish only tank. Keep in a tank containing plenty of live rock which can supply natural food. A growth of algae (even hair algae) is an ideal setting to culture the tiny arthropods and copepods these fish need to survive. Do not keep with aggressive fish. This species is rarely aggressive towards other bottom-dwelling fish.
Tank Size: Minimum tank size of 5 gallons with live rock.
Feeding: Provide a reef tank or plenty of live rock. The Scooter Blenny diet should consist of brine shrimp, bloodworms and glassworms, and small invertebrates. They are slow-moving, deliberate feeders and should not have to compete for their food.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Reef safe and can make excellent inhabitants for minature reef and community aquariums.
Approximate Purchase Size:1" to 2-1/2"

$7.99 save $7.00

This Weeks Blowout Special #2

Helfrichi Firefish
Nemateleotris helfrichi

Lowest Price Ever for this Beautiful Hardy Fish!!

Description: Helfrich's Firefish are a peaceful species that has a bright pink light front half, a lighter pink rear half, a yellow area on its head and pink and yellow on the fins. The Helfrich's Firefish is the most peaceful of all the firefish goby, and more than one may be kept in the same tank without any concern. This is a hardy aquarium fish that can be kept in a peaceful, fish-only aquarium, or reef tank. The most common question with this fish is "why is it so expensive compared to other firefish? Other species of Firefish are abundant in Indonesia and the Philippines where they are plentiful and labor is cheap. Helfrich's Firefish are collected only around the Marshall Islands, and is found only in deep water making it more difficult to find.
Recommended Tank size: 10 gallon
Feeding and Diet: Helfrich's Firefish Goby are a carnivores and will eat Brine Shrimp, Flakes, Pellets, Mysid Shrimp, or chooped small crustaceans. At least 2-3 different kinds of food should be fed over a weeks time, to keep variety in their diet.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Good Reef, community tank or Nano tank species
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" - 3"
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.

Incredible Price - $59.99 save $60.00
Buy 3 for $159.99 save $200.00

This Weeks Blowout Special #3

Flame Hawk
Neocirrhites armatus

Description: The most popular of all Hawkfish. The Flamehawk is bright red with black mascara around the eye and a black line along the back. This species will pearch in a favorite spot, occasionally roaming up to a few spots in the tank. They adapt well to aquarium life and generally learn to accept food quickly. This species is one of the least aggressive Hawkfishes, but may be aggressive toward smaller, passive fishes. Provide with structures to perch on and nooks and crannies to hide in (in nature it lives within branching coral heads).
Recommended Tank size: requires a 20 gallon or larger aquarium
Food and diet:Carnivorous, feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and zooplankton. Provide a varied diet that includes preparations for carnivore.
Reef Compatability: Will not bother corals but may pick on very small shrimp
Level of Care: Easy

$24.99 save $25.00

This Weeks Blowout Special #4

Clown Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus solorensis

Description: Also known as the Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse ,Tricolor Fairy Wrasse, Redheaded Fairy Wrasse, or Red-eyed Fairy Wrasse. The Clown Fairy Wrasse has a blue body with bright red running along the dorsal edge and a shining yellow-orange face. Colors may vary to other blues and purples depending on the fish's mood. When courting, the male will display an increased color intensity.
Recommended Tank size: A 40 gallon or larger aquarium, either fish-only or reef, provides a good habitat. The Clown Fairy Wrasse will not bother corals or invertebrates, making them a perfect addition to any reef aquarium.
Food and diet:As with other members of the Fairy Wrasse family, its diet should be carnivorous including meaty frozen foods or Brine Shrimp. A sand bed and Live Rock should be provided for all Wrasses. Live Rock provides numerous small life forms that Wrasses consider a tasty treat as well as another place to hide when they feel threatened.
Reef Compatability: Great Reef fish.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 3"

$28.99 save $31.00

This Weeks Blowout Special #5

Yellow Long Nose Prawn Goby
Stonogobiops xanthorhinica

Description: The Yellow Long Nose Prawn Goby has a silver-white coloration with a yellow face and very distinct dark diagonal stripes across the body. They are a wonderful fish for a fish only or reef aquarium, and may form a symbiotic relationship with a pistol shrimp.
Recommended Tank : The ideal environment is an aquarium of at least 10 gallons with plenty of live rock and a sand bed. It is not aggressive towards other shrimp gobies and may even share a burrow with another species.
Feeding and Diet: The diet should consist of mysid shrimp, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and chopped table shrimp. When first added to the aquarium it may not eat for several days, but will usually acclimate and begin eating.
Level of Care: Very Hardy, easy to maintain
Reef Compatibility:Good Reef and Nano tank species
Approximate Purchase Size: 2 inches

$17.99 save $12.00

This Weeks Blowout Special #6

Spider Conch
Lambis Lambis

Description: The common spider conch Lambis lambis of the family Strombidae is abundant in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific. The species is sought by shell collectors in the Philippines, Solomon Islands, Indonesia and India, and is harvested for food in Japan. Spider conches are found mainly on the sand and among the rocks on or near coral reefs.They are reef safe, peaceful, and will not harm other invertebrates or corals. A very interesting invertebrate for the marine aquarium, they are excellent sand sifters, and are very beneficial in the reef aquarium. As they burrow and dig through the aquarium substrate, they will clean and aerate the bottom.
Terrific for Cleaning Tanks with that ugly red or brown slime algae often seen. Also a hardy algae eater, one of the few that will rid a tank of slime algae, they also love the brown diatoms found on the surface of live sand beds. They will stir and clean upper layers of the sand bed. One of the best reef tank detritivores. As they burrow and dig through the aquarium substrate they clean and aerate the bottom. Tiger Sand Conch will do an excellent job of cleaning the live sand in your reef tank, where you don't have to sift it around ever! It'll go to sleep at night, but once the lights come on it goes back to cleaning in no time and will go on for the rest of the day with no breaks.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger They do best when kept in a live sand bed.
Food and diet: They can be fed algae pellets, if they can't find enough natural food. 1 Conch per 25 gallons of water.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 4"

$24.99 save $10.00

This Weeks Blowout Special #7

Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis

Description:The skunk cleaner shrimp is an extraordinarily versatile little shrimp that is perfect for most reef tanks, and also for many fish-only tanks without fish that pose a predatory risk to crustaceans. They are omnivorous scavengers, eating almost anything, but are most-well known for their symbiotic relationship with many fish. When a fish comes down with Ich or other types of skin problems, the fish will swim up next to the shrimp and patiently tread water while waiting for the shrimp to clean its body of parasites. For the shrimp's part, it is usually quite diligent and will pick dead skin and necrotic material off the fish, keeping it disease free. This is a fascinating behavior to watch, not to mention practical in a reef tank where Ich outbreaks can threaten fish, but most Ich medications will kill off corals. The cleaner shrimps will be less shy if kept in 2-3 member groups; they will establish their own "cleaner stations" on live rock and fish will know where to seek them when they require their services. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are very sensitive to quickly changing water conditions, so keep water quality high. Healthy shrimp will molt on a regular basis, another fascinating thing to watch.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" to 2"

$16.99 each
Regular Price $29.99

REEFSAFE - GREAT FOR BEGINNER REEF

This Weeks Blowout Special #8

Blue Spiny Lobster
Panulirus vesicolor

The Blue Spiny Lobster, is an aquarium addition that helps add species diversity to the home aquarium. Also known as the Spiny Lobster, its color varies in shades of blue and indigo. It is peaceful and multiple specimens may be kept in a large tank. It generally will not bother other inhabitants of the aquarium. Live rock with multiple crevices and hiding places would provide a good environment. It may be shy when first introduced, but once acclimated, will be more visible. Blue Spiny Lobsters are capable of making a sound that is very similar to a cicada (locust). Blue spiny's are also known to perform cute dance-like maneuvers, moving back and forth their white antennae's as it moves around the tank.
Tank Size: Minimum tank size of 1 gallons with live rock.
Feeding: It will eat most all types of meaty foods that are placed in the aquarium. It is sensitive to high levels of copper-based medications. It is extremely difficult to breed in an aquarium.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Reef safe and can make excellent inhabitants for minature reef and community aquariums.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 11/4"

$11.99 each
Regular Price $19.99

REEFSAFE - GREAT FOR BEGINNER REEF

This Weeks Blowout Special #9

Electric Blue Hermit Crabs
Calcinus elegans

Description: The Electric Blue is a valuable addition to the reef aquarium because it will eat algae including green hair algae and cyano bacteria. The Electric Blue Hermit Crab, originates exclusively from the Marshall Islands. This incredible looking reef safe crab has electrifying blue legs with black banding, and its antennae stand out with a bright orange color. The Electric Blue Hermit Crab lives in abandoned snail shells. In addition, it provides valuable aeration by sifting through the sand.
Tank Size: Minimum tank size of 1 gallons with live rock.
Feeding: If there is an insufficient amount of algae present, the Electric Blue Leg Hermit Crab will need to be fed dried seaweed once or twice a week.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Reef safe and can make excellent inhabitants for minature reef and community aquariums.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1-1/2"

$6.99 each
Regular Price $8.99

This Weeks Gotta Have This!!!

Sunset Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus Sp

Brand new discovery from the Marshall Islands.
Now available to the marine hobbyist!

Description: This is it. One of the newest discoveries of our hobby from the Marshall Islands. Introducing the Sunset Fairy Wrasse. Named from the beautiful coloration that looks like the coming of a beautiful sunset with the yellow and red skys joining on the sky with black and blue accents added for a little more spice. A beautiful fish, and from Aquatic Connection a beautiful introductory price! Jump on one of these, and you will be glad you did! It is a very peaceful wrasse and can be housed with a wide variety of reef fish, including other small fairy wrasse species. Totally harmless to corals, clams, and ornamental invertebrates, It will help to control pyramidellid snails, and flat worms which are harmful to clams. Like all Cirrhilabrus Fairy Wrasse's, provide with plenty of live rock and live sand.
Temperament: Easy going, mellow fish. Gets along with all other tank inhabitants.
Recommended Tank size: The Sunset Wrasse prefers a tank of at least 50 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
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. 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.
Hardiness: this is a moderately hardy fish.
Care Level: Easy.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 4"

$39.99 save $20.00

This Weeks Gotta Have This!!!

Golden Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse
Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis

Description: Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis, is among the rarest of Fairy Wrasses made available to the aquarium trade and is a true prize! The rhomboid fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis) has a very limited range, only being known from several small islands in Micronesia. Rarely sold in local stores because of its cost, this Wrasse is from deeper waters than many other Wrasses (over 125 feet deep). Also known as the Golden Fairy Wrasse, it is mainly a superb sheen of yellow with honeycombed purple accents along the top and bottom of the body. Tail coloration on this great fish varies from a vivid yellow to a deep purple. Having a maximum size of about 4 inches, the Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse is hardy, active, and peaceful.
Recommended Tank size: Requires a 50 gallon reef aquarium (or larger)
Food and diet:As with other members of the Fairy Wrasse family, its diet should be carnivorous including meaty frozen foods or Brine Shrimp. A sand bed and Live Rock should be provided for all Wrasses. Live Rock provides numerous small life forms that Wrasses consider a tasty treat as well as another place to hide when they feel threatened. As with other Fairy Wrasses, the Rhomboid Wrasse may be a leaper and, therefore, requires a covered aquarium.
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Level of Care: Moderate
Approximate Purchase Size: Male 3" to 4" ; Female 2" to 3"

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Golden Rhomboid Females $129.99 - $70.00 off

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Mystery Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus ocellatus

The Ideal Fish for Reef Aquariums

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 Five Bar Wrasse is ideal for the reef or fish only 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: Great Reef fish. This fish is not a threat to ornamental invertebrates.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 2"

Lowest Price Ever! - $79.99 save $70.00

Red/Orange Tree Soft Coral
Umbellulifera sp

Description:The Red/Orange Tree Coral is also referred to as the Flower Tree Coral. It closely resembles members of the Dendronephthya genus, but it is somewhat easier to maintain. The stalks, branches, and tips of this coral tend to be various shades of a deep orange to almost a red. It is a peaceful coral shipped attached to a small piece of live rock or rubble.
Placement: The Red/Orange Tree Coral requires lower lighting levels so place deep in the aquarium and/or in a shaded area. Provide medium to strong indirect water movement. The Red/Orange Tree Coral will not fully open in direct water current, so water flow provided by a power head or output line, should be directed to reflect off of nearby structure.
Diet and Feeding It does not gain any nutrition from lighting, therefore, its diet must include live, baby brine shrimp, micro-plankton, and other small foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Note: All soft corals can expand and contract tremendously. Size will vary from smaller when you receive them, to larger once they have adjusted to your aquarium for a period of weeks.
Approximate Inflated Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Med 3" to 5"; Lrg: 5" to 6"

Small $19.99 Medium $49.99 Large $89.99

Aussie Lord Acan's
Assorted Ultra Frags Blow Out Sale!!!
Acanthastrea Lordhowensis

No you can't choose...they're all beautiful!
Purchase more than 1 and we will send you different ones!

Description:Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are often referred to in the hobby vernacular as "the Lord" and generally have corallites between 8-15 cm in diameter. Because these corals have very fleshy polyps, identification to genus is difficult to impossible, as the characteristics that would confirm a positive identification are hidden. Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are found in many locations on the reef up to about 20 meters in depth.
Tank Requirements and Placement: In marine saltwater aquariums, Acanthastrea Lordhowensis are tolerant of diverse conditions and can thrive in strong or subdued lighting and water flow situations. In fact, their coloration variation can be controlled by lighting and water flow. They are very competitive in their ability to extrude mesenterial filaments. Great care should be taken when placing the Acanthastrea Lordhowensis near other sessile organisms.
Feeding and Diet: Acanthastrea Lordhowensis will readily accept feedings of minced meaty foods such as shrimp, mysis and squid. Though regular feeding of these corals is not required, it will definitely help its growth.
Acanthastrea Lordhowensis Fragging: The propagation of Acanthastrea Lordhowensis is very easy. Wet tile saws, band saws and dremel tools may be used to make the appropriate cuts. Simple agitation of the coral will cause the polyps to retract, at which time it is safe to cut out the desired number of polyps. Once the frag is made, it can be left as is in the sand bed where it will grow its own calcium skeleton or affixed to a piece of live rock where it will encrust over the rock, which is generally the preferred method.
Approx Purchase Size: 11/2" disk with aquacultured polyps
Difficulty Level: Easy

Ultra Lord Acan frag with 1 - 2 polyps $29.00
Ultra Lord Acan frag with 4 - 6 polyps $49.00
Ultra Lord Acan frag with 8 - 12 polyps $99.00
If You Purchase multiple Acan's we guarantee to ship all different Ultra Acan's..

Flourescent Purple Vase Sponge
Phylum Porifera

Description: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. The Vase sponge shape can vary quite alot, but all pieces look unique and beautiful.
Tank Requirements and Placement: 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.
Special Note: Vase Sponge is completely reef-safe. 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.

Small $49.99 Medium $69.99 Large $89.99

Long Nose Hawkfish
Oxycirrhites typus

Description: This wonderful fish has a red checkerboard pattern on its white body. The nose is very long and apparently used to locate its prey from reef crevices. This is one of the least aggressive a hawkfish, and easily the most distinctive. Keep on one per tank, unless you have a very large aquarium. Provide with structures to perch on (it really likes gorgonians and black corals) and nooks and crannies to hide in. Generally very easy to care for.
Recommended Tank size: requires a 5 gallon or larger aquarium
Food and diet:Carnivorous, feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and zooplankton.
Level of Care: Very Easy
Reef Compatibility:Good Reef and Nano tank species
Approximate Purchase Size: 21/2 inches

$12.99 save $20.00

Trimma Goby
Trimma sp.

Incredible Nano Reef Fish!

Description: The Trimma Goby originating from the reefs around Cebu and is rarly found. They are smaller gobies, reaching a total length of 1 inch. Their body is opaque in color with red irregularly shaped spots. Their eyes are quite large and are also spotted in red and gold. They are very active and quite peaceful, and make a wonderful addition to the saltwater reef, nano or fish only aquarium.
Recommended Tank :1 gallon or larger aquarium.
Feeding and Diet: The diet should consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood, brine shrimp, and mysis shrimp. It needs to be fed twice per day.
General Comments: Small groups, or pairs, tend to do better in an aquarium, but need to be introduced to the tank simultaneously. Do not house these gobies with larger, aggressive fish or invertebrates.
Level of Care: Very Hardy, easy to maintain
Reef Compatibility:Good Reef and Nano tank species
Approximate Purchase Size: These are tiny fish, usually 1"

$15.99 save $4.00

Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus

Description: The Yellow Watchman Goby is also known as the Yellow Watchman Prawn, or 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 10 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of loose coral rubble, ample swimming room, and a sand bottom for burrowing.
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"

$11.99 save $13.00

Blue Dot Jawfish
Opistognathus rosenblatti

THIS IS ONE FISH YOU WON'T SEE IN AN AQUARIUM SHOP!!!

Description: Imported from the Sea of Cortez, we consider this to be the most beautiful and desirable of the jawfish. Flourescent Blue spots on a gold background make the Blue Spotted Jawfish and real winner.As a matter of fact, the neon blue dots actually will glow under the aquarium lights! Highly in demand, but very hard to find, they are now extremely regulated by Mexican authorities and hard to come by.
Recommended Tank The Bluespot jawfish will require peaceful tank mates and perfect water quality. It will fight with it's own genus and tends to jump when stressed, so we recommend a cover or canopy on top, to keep the Bluespot in the fish tank.
Feeding and Diet:Zooplankton feeder, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores
Reef Compatibility:Excellent reef fish. This species will not harm invertebrates.
Level of Care: Moderate

$74.99 save $70.00

Purple Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris decora

Description: The Purple Firefish 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 pairs and do well in the home aquarium. They are great for reef tanks and will accept most fish foods.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
Feeding and diet: Purple Firefish Goby are a carnivores and will eat Brine Shrimp, Flakes, Pellets, Mysid Shrimp, or chooped small crustaceans. Atleast 2-3 different kinds of food are recommended for Purple Firefish Goby to keep variety in its diet.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" - 3"

$19.99 save $15.00

Yashia Whiteray Shrimp Goby
Stonogobiops sp.

Description: One of the most spectacular members of the genus Stonogobiops is the Yashia whiteray shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops sp.). This beautiful fish has a long, white first dorsal spine. It also has bright or rusty orange longitudinal lines on the flanks that are broken into elongate spots on the head and opercula. This beautiful goby attains a maximum length of around 5 cm (2.0 in.). The whiteray shrimpgoby can be found on sand or mixed sand rubble slopes, where it is most often found at depths in excess of 30 m (98 ft.). It will hover in the water column near its hole, but will also spend a considerable amount of time resting on the bottom near the entrance of its burrow. The fact that it occurs at great depths makes this a tough aquarium fish to find.
Recommended Tank size: 1 gallon or larger aquarium.
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: The Yashia White Ray Shrimp Goby is very hardy and adapts well to reef aquariums, as long as they are maintained with passive tankmates.
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.

Yashia White Ray Shrimp Goby $32.99 save $27.00
Yashia White Ray Shrimp Goby w/Shrimp $49.99 save $39.00

Tank Raised
Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris

Identification:The Ocellaris Clownfish, also called the False Percula Clownfish, is by far the most popular of the clownfish in the marine aquarium hobby. It is called the False Percula because it is easily confused with A. percula, a very similar species from the Indo-Pacific region. Very easy to keep in aquariums, this species adapts well and will accept a wide variety of aquarium foods. They are also known to be the least aggressive of the clownfish and will tolerate other members of the same species in their tank. They prefer the carpet anemones as host species, usually H. magnifica, S. gigantea or S. mertensii. Tank-bred clownfish are easy to breed in the home aquarium. The females will be the largest of the pair, and two fish will usually stay close to each other in the aquarium.

$13.99 save $6.00

Maroon Clownfish
Premnas biaculeatus

Identification:This popular clownfish can be one of the hardiest and boldest clowns once adjusted to the aquarium. The Maroon Clownfish, also known as the Spine Cheeked Anemonefish or Maroon Anemonefish, has a deep red body color with a white stripe on the forehead, and white stripes on its midsection and in front of the anal fin. It is best suited to a community or reef tank. Naturally occurs with the Bubble Anemone, which is a very hardy an popular anemone, that is available in several varieties, including the Super Green Bubble Anemone, and the rare Rose Bubble Anemone.
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
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"

$11.99 save $13.00

Tank Raised
Australian Black Percula Clownfish

Identification:Tank raised by ORA, these guys are one of the most beautiful clown fish we have ever been able to bring you. The Black and White Percula Clownfish is very distinctive with its jet-black body and three bluish-white bands on each side. A very good candidate for a reef aquarium, they are very hardy and are perfect for the novice or seasoned aquarist. Because they are tank raised, many varieties of tank raised clowns can be maintained together in the aquarium along with other varied tank members. Also known as the Black Perc, or Black Percula Clown Anemonefish, it is normally found in association with anemones on the reefs of the Coral Sea. It may be kept singly or in groups. Juveniles of this variant start off deep shades of brown and black and turn totally black as they mature. We have often seen Black Saddleback Clownfish (Amphiprion polymnus), a much more common, and less valuable fish trying to be passed off as this species under a common name of Black Percula.
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
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"

$34.99 save $10.00

Tank Raised
Neon Goby
Elacatinus oceanops

Description: A glowing blue center stripe. An endearing cleaner species that will service tank mates and help control disease. Eating Spectrum and Frozen foods. Terrific in groups... They get along with with their own kind as well as other's in the tank. They are cleaner fish and will readily service larger fish in the tank by cleaning parasites from their skin.They will frequently setup a cleaning station where the larger fish will come when they want the Neons attention. The larger fish will signal their desire to be cleaned by assuming a tilted posture, spreading their fins or with a color change.
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 1-3/4"
Level of Care: Easy
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Target Mandarin
Synchiropus picturatus

Description: One of the most dramatically colored saltwater fish, the Target Mandarinfish requires 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 Psychedelic Mandarinfish will hover and scoot around your reef aquarium without bothering any corals, clams, or invertebrates. It is best kept with other docile fishes in a community reef aquarium. The Psychedelic 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.
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.

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Blue Mandarin Goby
Pterosynchiropus splendidus

Description: The Mandarin Dragonet can simply not be confused with any other fish. It has arguably the most attractive coloration and pattern of any commonly kept reef fish. The scale-less body of the fish is a blue 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.
Recommended Tank size: The minimum tank requirement is generally stated as 55 gallon with 50lbs or more of live rock. This is based on feeding requirements and not space requirements as the Mandarin is a very slow, docile fish. Perhaps more important than tank size is how heavily fed and nutrient rich a tank is, since this type of tank will generally support a higher copepod population than tanks run under more lean conditions. Mandarinfish will feed on tiny invertebrates from the live sand and live rock, and also will benefit from the additional food supplied by refugiums or the addition of copepods. This fish has been known to also help to prevent brown flatworm infestations, which can be trouble for some reef aquariums. It is best kept with other docile fishes in a community reef aquarium.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.

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Red Scooter Blenny
Synchiropus stellatus

Description: Red Scooter Blenny's help keep reef aquariums free of problem algae. Its body is a mottling of red and white with large dark spots. The male has a larger dorsal fin.This popular fish can do well if provided with the proper environment. Their named because of their manner of scooting along the substrate of the aquarium. The Red Scooter Blenny is actually classed as a Dragonet, which also includes the ever popular Green and Spotted Mandarin Goby. More than one of its species may be kept; if so, it is best to introduce them all to the tank at the same time.
Tank Requirements: Keep in a tank containing plenty of live rock which can supply natural food. A growth of algae (even hair algae) is an ideal setting to culture the tiny arthropods and copepods these fish need to survive. Do not keep with aggressive fish. This species is rarely aggressive towards other bottom-dwelling fish.
Tank Size: Minimum tank size of 1 gallons with live rock.
Feeding: Provide a reef tank or plenty of live rock. The Scooter Blenny diet should consist of brine shrimp, bloodworms and glassworms, and small invertebrates. They are slow-moving, deliberate feeders and should not have to compete for their food.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Reef safe and can make excellent inhabitants for minature reef and community aquariums.
Approximate Purchase Size:1" to 2-1/2"

$14.99 each
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Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosus

Identification: The Coral Beauty's color is absolutely stunning under aquarium lighting. Most happy in a tank with live rock, where it can swim through rock formations ,picking and looking for food. The Coral Beauty's have a deep purple head and fins with a red and orange body. An excellent addition to the reef or fish-only tank .
Recommended Tank size: Provide a 30 gallon or larger tank . It should have large amounts of live rock for hiding and grazing. The Coral Beauty angelfishcan be kept successfully in reef type aquaria, but usually do not survive in fish-only aquariums. This is commonly due to specialized diet requirements that reef aquaria provide, in the way of naturally occurring micro-crustacean populations, but in some cases, may simply be due to the more complete natural ecosystem found in reef tanks.
Food and diet: Diet and Feeding Herbivore, grazer, offer algae and/or sponge based prepared diets and lots of algae.
Level of Care: Moderate
Reef Compatibility:Reef Aquarium Compatibility Generally safe, but may nip at corals, clams, etc.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 2-1/2"

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Tankraised Orchid Dottyback
( Pseudomchromis Fridmani)

Description: Held in high esteem by many reef-tank keepers for it's almost fluorescent violet coloration, lack of shyness, elegant swimming style, and a "minding my own business" attitude. The Orchid Dottyback, sometimes called King Solomon's fish, is found only in the Red Sea. 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. In the sea they are found at moderate to deep depths, and look blue rather than the magenta or violet color most aquarists are used to. This is due to the filtering of red light by sea water. In aquariums, the Orchid dottyback is quite easy to keep and feed.
Recommended minimum tank size: 20 gallon or larger
Food and diet:They are small plankton feeders so foods such as brine shrimp, krill and mysid shrimp are perfect. Feed Daily.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good reef or community fish.

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Scribbled Arothron Puffer
Arothron mappa

Description: The Scribbled Mappa Puffer is not often available. When available jump on this beauty as they are hard to find. The Scribbled Mappa Puffer, has a very distinct appearance. The main color ranges from light tan to a yellow with a artistic scribbled black pattern throughout the body. Like all puffers, it lacks any pelvic fins, but has learned to use the pectoral fins to move about the aquarium. The Scribbled Mappa Puffer is semi aggressive towards other fish and is suitable for mostly fish only aquariums. The Scribbled Mappa Puffer is a hardy fish and it needs minimum maintenance. When threatened or stressed, the The Scribbled Mappa Puffer has the quality of doubling its original size to protect itself from predators. It should not be exposed to air while puffing, as the ingested air is too tough to expel. Forcing this fish to repeatedly puff may result in the death of this fish. The Scribbled Mappa Puffer would exhibit this characteristic as only a last resort, because it would lose its total mobility.
Recommended Tank size: A 100 gallon or larger, fish-only aquarium with a good protein skimmer is suitable. Once it is fully adjusted to the aquarium it is a hardy fish that can do great in a large tank with bold fishes such as triggers, groupers and larger wrasse.
Food and diet: The Scribbled Mappa Puffer needs a varied diet of meaty foods including; squid, krill, clams, and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth.
Reef Compatability: It is not well-suited to the reef aquarium as it is likely to eat many types of sessile invertebrates.
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 4" to 6"
Level of Care: Moderate

$169.99 save $130.00

Powder Blue Tang
Acanthurus leucosternon

Description:This gorgeous fish is sky blue overall, with a yellow dorsal fin, a white anal fin, a black head and a white band behind the head. It is perhaps the most beautiful members of the genus. Like most tangs, it is very susceptible to ich and the aquarist should be prepared for these inevitable infestations. Despite this, it is one of the most popular of all marine aquarium fishes. It is similar to, and slightly sturdier than the closely related Powder Brown Tang. Both can be shy when introduced to the aquarium and will require plenful hiding places to refuge in if threatened. A tank with a flourishing algae crop or live rock will help this fish adapt to the aquarium. To deliver your Powder Blue Tang to you in great condition we use extra large shipping bags and lots of water. Because of this we have to charge $15.00 extra for shipping.
Recommended Tank size: requires a 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a number of hiding places and plenty of room to swim.
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 reef fish. Typically fares notably better in reef aquariums than in fish only tanks.
Level of Care: Moderate
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 3" to 4"

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Black Sailfin Blenny
Atrosalarias fuscus

Black Sailfin Blenny has a voracious appetite for nuisance algae!

Description: The Black Sailfin Blenny is most recognizable for its stark black coloration on both body and fins. Year after year, an aquarists favorite reef tank inhabitant, because it has a voracious appetite for nuisance microalgae, and while it perches upon the live rock to feed, it creates an eye-catching addition to any saltwater reef system. When properly cared for, this species of Blenny will consume mass amounts of hair or string algae. The Black Sailfin Blenny is peaceful towards tankmates of similar size and temperament. Also, the Black Sailfin Blenny may be territorial towards its own species; therefore, if incorporating more than one Black Sailfin Blenny into an aquarium, it is best to acclimate them simultaneously.
Tank Requirements: For the best care, house the Black Sailfin Blenny in an aquarium of at least 30 gallons. The Black Sailfin Blenny likes to hide amongst rockwork and inside caves, so offer a variety of locations in which the Black Sailfin Blenny can find solitude.
Feeding: Herbivore, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores. It will do best in a tank with microalgae.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Great reef fish. It is great for helping to control filamentous algae.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 3"

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Mermaids Fan Plant

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"

$8.99

Bag of Caulerpa

Add both beauty , vital nutrients and nescessary food to the marine environment.
No reef or community tank should be without it.

Among aquarists, Caulerpa sp. is the best known marine macroalgae. There are 75 species of this green algae which come from a variety of geographical areas. Caulerpa are beneficial in several ways. They provide food for other tank inhabitants by offering a favorable environment for microfauna to develop. The microfauna are eaten by fish and other tank inhabitants. Some fish eat the Caulerpa itself. In the majority of large modern public aquariums Caulerpa is raised because of it's healing qualities. Ill fish often recover rapidly when Caulerpa is in the aquarium.Caulerpa has also become quite popular for use in "algae-scrubbing filters" to remove excess ammonia, nitrates, and phosphates from the aquarium. In addition, it helps remove heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Caulerpa also provides a pH buffer and produce chemicals which protect the skin, intestines, and gills of aquarium fish. That's an alwful lot of help! Caulerpa generally require about 8 hours of light from daily to continue to grow well. This can be either flourescent or pc's. Their photosynthesis produces oxygen and will also increase the pH. Caulerpa is seasonal, and the species collected throughout the year will vary. Assorted Caulerpa will contain either Grape caulerpa, Needle caulerpa, Lettuce caulerpa or Feather caulerpa.

$19.99 1/4 pound bag weighed dry

Shaving Hair Brush Plant

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.These plants help reduce excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates in the marine aquarium. Most herbivorous fish and invertebrates will not normally eat this plant. Plant the Shaving Brush in your substrate in a well-lit location in either your aquarium or in a refugium. This plant will benefit from the regular addition of trace elements.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 4"

$8.99

Bright Yellow & Red
Fountain Head Feather Duster

Extremely Beautiful!!!

Description: Easy to keep , great for beginner's, the Fountain Feather Duster is the rarest of the beautiful feather dusters. They have beautiful red and yellow large fan-shaped crowns, (radiole's). The Feather Duster uses the radiole to filter out small floating organisms, which it directs toward its mouth, located at the center of the crown. It protects its segmented body by secreting a parchment-like tube to cover itself. When it is disturbed, it can quickly pull in its radiole into the tube. If it is severely stressed, it will discard its crown, growing it back later.The Feather Duster is usually found in the coral rubble at the base of the reef aquarium, with some of the rubble being incorporated into its parchment-like tube. Intolerant of copper-based medications, supplemental feeding of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods should be provided. Like all corals the color may vary with lighting and specimen varietions. Approximate Purchase Size: 5" to 6"
Level of Care: Good for beginners

$29.99

Colored Hard Tube Coco Worm
Protula bispiralis

The Beautiful Colored Hard Tube Coco Worm, is also known as the Magnificent Duster, and Magnificent Tubeworm. One of the more rare and beautiful items available for a reef aquarium. The hard tube shell is secreted by the worm and is calcareous in composition.The radioles may be banded or patterned. Younger Hard Tube Coco Worms have bi-lobed crowns, while the crowns of older individuals are spiraled.

The Colored Hard Tube Coco Worm secretes a calcareous tube, approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and 5-8 inches long, to house its vulnerable worm body.The Coco worm feeds on bacteria and particulate matter which is filters from the water passing through its crown. When placing the Coco Worm in a home reef aquarium, you can either place the animal in the sand or wedge it gently into a crevice in your aquarium live rock.

$19.99
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Great for Beginner Reefs

Chaetomorpha Sp., Spaghetti Algae

Chaetomorpha Macro Algae, Chaeto, pronounced "kay-toe", is a great way to naturally turn the nitrogenous compounds of your tank into plant food!!! The waste by-products of life, along with the light you provide for photosynthesis, will help this chaeto double in size on a regular basis. The always popular chaeto, works great, and wont go asexual! Chaetomorpha Algae, also known as Spaghetti Algae or Green Hair Algae, is an excellent macro algae for refugiums. Each cell grows end to end, creating long, stiff strands. It grows in filamentous clumps, resembling a ball of fishing line. You can "prune" it and throw it away--or you can compact it for even greater nutrient absorption. If you have a refugium, just throw this clump in there---it's like a Brillo pad--it stays together fairly well. You can also put it into a mesh bag for use in your main tank. There are many different ways you can contain the chaeto in your main tank all the while providing great hiding spots for the tiny "critters" in your tank. This algae is fast growing and is not palatable to many herbivorous species so your fish will leave it alone.
Note: 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.

$17.99 1/4 pound bag weighed dry

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Aussie Green Polyp Duncans
Duncanopsammia axifuga

Description:Duncanopsammia axifuga comes from the waters off of the Australian coast. Usually found in deeper water near sandy substrate, Duncanopsammia axifuga is very adaptable to lighting conditions. Coloration is light green on the tentacles, a pink to intense blue-green on the oral disc and bright green on the corallites. A beautiful reef tank addition, multiple open polyps will often times totally shield the skeletal structure from view, particularly on large colonies.
Growth:It is a fast grower given the right conditions, and usually develops new polyps directly adjacent to an existing one.
Care Recommendations: Their care needs to include low to medium lighting; low to medium water flow. It is not an outwardly aggressive coral, but should be provided with plenty of space between itself and other corals because it can expand twice its size during the day.
Diet and Feeding: While possessing zooxanthella and being capable of photosynthesis, this coral appreciates regular feeding with any meaty marine foods able to fit into the expanded polyp's mouth

Aussie Green Polyp Duncan with 1 - 2 polyps $19.99
Aussie Green Polyp Duncan with 3 - 4 polyps $49.99
Aussie Green Polyp Duncan with 5 - 7 polyps $79.99

Japanese Blue Hornet
Zoanthid Polyp Rocks

Not a frag, these are ocean collected polyp rocks

Description: A great find, these were collected off of the coast of Japan, just beautiful! The look of these hot new polyps we are offering is outstanding. Like the name says, they look like a Blue Hornet with their yellow ring in the middle. And beautiful blue outside coloration. Like all polyps, they are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for the beginner or advanced reef aquarists. They will reproduce in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size of the colony.Zoanthids are very unique in that they incorporate sand and other small pieces of ocean material into their tissue to help create their structure. In the wild, Zoanthids are found occupying fringe environments (intertidal, back reef, other shallow areas, over dead corals), making them quite a hardy choice for many locations int the reef aquarium.
Recommendations: Easy to maintain, Zoanthid Polyps require a medium light level combined with a medium to high water movement within the aquarium.
Food and diet:They contain the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae which provide some of their nutritional requirements. They will also benefit from additional feedings of micro-plankton or brine shrimp given to each individual of the colony. For continued good health, they will also require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water.
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" - 21/2"

$49.99 each

Beautiful Colored Elegance Corals
Catalaphyllia jardinei

Description:The Catalaphyllia jardinei or Elegance Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) also called the Elegant Coral. A true beauty, its polyps are extended during the day showing off its impressive color-tipped tentacles. Under actinic lighting, the fluorescent qualities are beautiful with flourescent greens, and tentacles of either blue, orange, or purple-which vary between branched or round and bulbous shapes.
Placement: The Catalaphyllia Elegance Coral is moderate to maintain in the reef aquarium and makes an excellent coral choice for the beginner to advanced hobbyist. Provide plenty of space in the reef aquarium between it and neighboring corals as it expands to twice its usual size during the day and will sting other corals in to close proximity.Place this one in a soft substrate. The soft substrate is less likely to irritate the fleshy underside of the coral when compared to the rockwork. Clownfish may accept this coral as its host if no anemone is present. Ideal reef aquarium conditions for the Elegance Coral should include moderate lighting with moderate water movement.
Feeding:For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will benefit from additional food fed daily in the form of micro-plankton or brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"; Lrg: 5" to 7"; XL: 7" to 9"

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"Best Pick"
Blue Maxima's

These are the pick of the litter!

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.

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"Best Pick"
Gold Maxima's

A great deal on some beautiful Gold Maxima's!

Description:
Marshall Island Farmed Gold Maximas come from clam farms outside Hawaii in the Marshall Islands and are carefully monitored for over a year before selected and shipped to us. They 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.

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"Ultra"
Crocea Clams

These are the Metallic Ultra Premium Croceas!

Description:The T. crocea clam is one of the most attractive clams and is easily confused with T. maxima. Color can be beautiful combinations of blue, purple, yellow, green, gold or orange in various patterns. It is the smallest of the 'giant' clams and reaches a maximum length of 6-9".
Natural Environment:
Indo-Pacific in shallow areas near shore where they burrow themselves into the substrate and coral heads. Only the top of the shell and mantle are visible once embedded.
Hardiness:T. crocea is a hardy clam as long as water parameters and adequate lighting is provided. Adequate lighting is key to keeping these clams healthy.
Lighting: MH lighting is preferred. Since Crocea are shallow water species, Intense lighting is required. They do best with lower Kelvin lighting (6K - 10K)
Water Current: Moderate to high (but not direct) water currents suit it well.
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of 75-84°F.
Feeding: Primarily or totally photosynthetic. They may benefit from feedings of phytoplankton, but it is not necessary to feed them
Supplements: Proper calcium levels (400-450 ppm) are important for growth as is maintaining good alkalinity levels.
Tank Positioning: Can be positioned on the substrate in the bottom of the tank in a moderate water flow area if intense lighting is provided. Otherwise if lighting is marginal, position higher up in the tank in a secure location where it is not in danger of falling ( or jumping).

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Purple Tipped Sebae Anemone
Heteractis crispa

The Sebae Anemone will host a wide variety of clown fish including Maroon, Gold Band Maroon, and Clarkii to name just a few. The Sebae's tentacles usually have magenta colored tips although yellowish-green tips are also found.Recommended for the experienced aquarists, It prefers to have a sandy substrate allowing its base to be hidden from sight. It should not be placed on a rock. It requires strong lighting, moderate water flow, porous live rock, and a variety of sandy and rocky locations from which it can choose to live. The addition of a Clownfish can help it acclimate to the tank and ensure its general well being. It is a moderately difficult anemone to care for, but once acclimated, it can be very hardy.It requires a diet of fish, worms, clams, shrimp, and other meaty foods once a week.
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approx Ship Size :Medium 21/2 to 3 inches, Large 5 to 6 inches
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Haitian Pink Tip Reef Anemone
Condylactis sp.

Description:The Haitian Pink Tip Reef Anemone, also known as the Pink-Tip Condylactis Anemone , is found near Haiti, in lagoons or on inner reefs, sometimes found individualy, and other times in loose very large groups. It has a orange to red column with long, tapering, pink-tipped tentacles. The tentacles may occasionally develop a bubble-like appearance. Generally it likes to bury the base in the sand or into the crevice of a rock for protection. The Haitian Reef Anemone requires a medium to strong lighting systeme. It does well in aquariums with live rock and several crustaceans.
Food and diet:The diet should include feedings of fish, mussels, shrimp, or other foods of this type.
Level of Care: Moderate
Approximate Purchase Size: 21/2" to 31/2"

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Flourescent Green
Bubble Anemone's
Entacmaea quadricolor

These Flourescent Green Bubble Anemones are from Singapore and are typically a Flourescent green in color. Found in oceans around the world. The Bubble Anemone attaches its pedal disc amongst rubble or on solid, living reefs. In the home aquarium, the Bubble Anemone requires similar habitat and positioned amongst deeply creviced live rock or branchy corals placed in sandy substrate.Bubble Anemones prefer to find their own place to settle and may move about your aquarium until a suitable location is found. For best care, the Bulb Anemone requires strong lighting in aquariums of at least 30 gallons.
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Red Finger Gorgonian
Diodogorgia nodulifera

Description:The Red Finger Gorgonian is also referred to as Red Tree Gorgonian, or Red Sea Rod. It is common throughout the Caribbean and is Red 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: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. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium.
Feeding: Since it is not photosynthetic, its survival is dependent on regular and frequent feedings of micro-plankton, live, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. It also requires a stronger water flow and the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Approximate Purchase Size: 4" to 8"

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Beautiful Flowering Pipe Organ
Tubipora species

Description:Also referred to sometimes as Organ Pipe Coral, Pipe organ is a funny coral,It looks like polyps but it creates a skeleton. The best part of a pipe organ coral is the fact that it looks just as good when the polyps are in as when they are out! The Pipe Organ Coral is a soft coral, but is often referred to as a hard coral because of its red calcareous skeleton. When its polyps are open, it may be confused with star polyps or clove polyps because of their similar appearance. These corals do have the advantage over the other similar looking soft corals in that they will not spread across the rocks and crowd out other species.
Care Recommendations: It may be placed close to any other peaceful coral, because it lacks sweeper tentacles. It will require a moderate to high light level combined with a medium to strong water movement within the aquarium. It is fragile, however, so it should not be positioned in currents which could displace or damage it. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, iodine, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Diet and Feeding: The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It can also be fed additional food such as phytoplantkton and zooplankton or baby brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" to 2" frag

$19.99 each

Neon Green Glove Polyp
Clavularia sp.

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 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.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" - 2" frag

$39.99 each

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. .Non photosynthetic, does not require light. 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:Does best with supplemental feeding with foods such as liquid phytoplankton, but don't over do it.
Approximate Inflated Size: Small 2" to 3", Medium 3" to 4", Large 4" to 5", XLarge 5" to 7"
Excellent Beginner Coral

Small $24.99 Medium $39.99

Green Caulerpa Algae Plants

Besides adding beauty to any aquarium, Green Caulerpa Algae 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 4", Large 4" to 6"

Small $29.99 Medium $49.99 Large $69.99

Red Caulerpa 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 4", Large 4" to 6"

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Purple Feather Gorgonian
Muriceopsis flavida

A Real Beauty!!!!

Description:The Purple Feather Gorgonian is also referred to as Purple Bush, Lamarck's Gorgonian, or Rough Sea Plume. It is a branching coral that is closely related to hard corals. It is pinnately branched, forming tall, feather-like colonies and has a beautiful purple coloration. The polyps are nocturnal, and the branches are bumpy in appearance when the polyps are withdrawn. It is semi-aggressive and should be given adequate space away from neighboring corals or anemones. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. It makes a rewarding addition to the well-established reef system. It requires medium to high lighting.
Management:In order to inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that this gorgonian is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent water flow. If in the event that it does begin to become covered with algae or cyanobacteria, remove it from the coral immediately, as this will cause rapid tissue deterioration. Algae can be removed gently with the use of a soft brush, and cyanobacteria can be combated by soaking the coral in fresh water of the same temperature for approximately 1 minute. These corals will also benefit from the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Feeding: The Purple Feather Gorgonian should be fed a few times a week with a filter feeding food. Provide a diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, Bioplankton and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate purchase size: 6" to 10"

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Yellow Finger Gorgonian
Diodogorgia nodulifera

Description:The Yellow Finger Gorgonian is also referred to as Yellow Tree Gorgonian, or Yellow Sea Rod. It 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: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. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium.
Feeding: Since it is not photosynthetic, its survival is dependent on regular and frequent feedings of micro-plankton, live, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. It also requires a stronger water flow and the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Approximate Purchase Size: 6" to 8"

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Purple Sea Fans

Description:The Purple Sea Fan is a beautiful branching coral that is closely related to hard corals. It's intertwining branches, form beautiful weblike colonies with a beautiful purple coloration. An interesting fact is that no two Sea Fans will look alike. Underwater epoxy is commonly used to anchor its base to a piece of live rock in the reef aquarium. It makes a rewarding addition to the well-established reef system. It requires medium to high lighting.
Management:In order to inhibit algae and cyanobacteria growth, it is important that this gorgonian is provided with a medium to strong, constant or intermittent water flow. If in the event that it does begin to become covered with algae or cyanobacteria, remove it from the coral immediately, as this will cause rapid tissue deterioration. Algae can be removed gently with the use of a soft brush, and cyanobacteria can be combated by soaking the coral in fresh water of the same temperature for approximately 1 minute. These corals will also benefit from the addition of iodine, calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Feeding: The Purple Sea Fan should be fed a few times a week with a filter feeding food. Provide a diet of live or frozen baby brine shrimp, Marine Snow, Bioplankton and other suitable micro foods.
Approximate purchase size: 7" to 10"

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Aquacultured Eagle Eye
Zoanthus Polyps
Zoanthus sp.

Limited Supply!

These are aquacultured fancy colony polyps.Each aquacultured specimen has a minimum of 10 polyps. They spread very rapidly in the aquarium, and will grow into a dense mat covering the rockwork of the aquarium. They are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size of their colony.

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Aquacultured Green Dragon Eye
Zoanthus Polyps
Zoanthus sp.

$29.99 each
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Aquacultured True
Blue Zoanthus Polyps
Protopalythoa sp.

Limited Supply!

These are aquacultured True Blue colony polyps. No need to have "the perfect lighting" to see the gorgeous blue of these babies!!! Each aquacultured has a minimum of 5-6 polyps, and will multiply in your tank.. They are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size of their colony.

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Hawiian Red Mangrove Plants with Roots

Rhizophora mangle
Looking for a more natural approach to filtration?

The Hawiian Red Mangrove plant is used as a natural method of filtration and means of Natural Nitrate Reduction in saltwater aquariums. Excellent addition for Water Quality Management: Mangroves absorb nutrients from the water in order to grow, and help lower nitrates and phosphates in the aquarium. The use of mangroves plants for filtration in a saltwater aquarium, particularly for helping to reduce and control nitrates is not a new concept.However, this is changing because more and more aquarists are looking for a "natural" method of filtration for their aquariums, so mangroves are drawing lots of attention. Mangroves not only have the ability to absorb nitrates, but phosphates and other organics as well. In fact, they remove organics so well from the water that they act as a replacement for a protein skimmer. When using mangroves you will notice your protein skimmer working less and less all the time. The more the mangroves grow and mature, 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. 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 topped aquarium, illuminated sump, or refugium. When adding a mangrove propagule 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. When planting a mangrove propagule, be sure the growth tip are out of the water. If you have a canopy over your aquarium, simply plant the tuber towards the back of the aquarium, so it will eventually grow through the area where the plumbing is located.Approximate Approximate Purchase Size: 12"

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Extra Large Hawiian Feather Dusters
Sabellastarte sp.

Beautiful Patterns & Coloration, open to 3-4 inches across !!!!

Easy to keep , great for beginner's, the Hawiian Feather Duster is known as the king of the feather dusters. They have the nicest fan-shaped crowns, (radiole's). The radiole may be up to 7 inches in diameter, and brightly colored. The Feather Duster uses the radiole to filter out small floating organisms, which it directs toward its mouth, located at the center of the crown. It protects its segmented body by secreting a parchment-like tube to cover itself. When it is disturbed, it can quickly pull in its radiole into the tube. If it is severely stressed, it will discard its crown, growing it back later.The Feather Duster is usually found in the coral rubble at the base of the reef aquarium, with some of the rubble being incorporated into its parchment-like tube. Intolerant of copper-based medications, supplemental feeding of phytoplankton and liquid organic foods should be provided. Approximate Purchase Size: 4" to 6"

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Great for Beginner Reefs

Cultured Red Gracillaria
Gracilara Sp.

Best Algae to place in Refugiums , and to feed your fish!

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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Tank Raised
True Blue Pulsing Xenia
Anthelia sp.

Photo NOT touched up this Xenia is True Blue!!!

Description: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.

Aquacultured Xenia is 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. The majority of their food source/nutritional requirements comes from light which feeds the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae. Additional weekly feedings of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates are also helpful.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium 3" to 5"

Small $49.99 Medium $79.99
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Tank Raised
Red Sea Pink & White Xenia

Red Sea Pink/White Xenia is the fastest pulsing Xenia!

Description: Red Sea Pink and White Xenia is the crown jewel among xenia species. It's hardy and very attractive with fast pulsing action. It does not grow as fast as other xenias, but pulses much quicker then tree xenia and has a nice white/pink color. Like all Xenia they are colonial animals with multiple individual polyps attached to a piece of solid substrate. They form stalks as they grow, and to reproduce. The eight-tentacle polyps can pump, or pulse, and many scientists believe the pumping action of the polyps slowly opening and closing is designed to dispose of gasses and waste.

Suitable for most reef systems, and tolerant of moderate lighting and water motion, our xenia elongota is a best selling favorite. A Great beginner coral, but beautiful enough for an advanced enthusiast as well.

Aquacultured Xenia Elongata are hardier than wild-collected specimens and are without the potential to carry sea born infections, or disease to your tank. They have lived there entire life under aquarium lighting and with aquarium type water flow and movement.

For continued good health, they will require the addition of iodine and other trace elements to the water. Additional weekly feedings of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates are also helpful.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium 3" to 5"

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ORA Pulsing Xenia

Description: The opening and closing of the polyps in a pulsing or pumping action is what gives Pulsing Xenia its name. Groups of stalks ending in these feathery polyps can spread into large mats, and pulsing xenia are quite popular amongst marine reef enthusiasts. For what they lack in vibrant color they make up for in mesmerizing waves of movement.ORA's Tank Raised Xenia thrives in pristine water conditions. The polyps pulse and pump, making them a spectacular addition to reef aquariums. Under ideal conditions, the colonies spread very quickly. Suitable for most reef systems, and tolerant of moderate lighting and water motion. A Great beginner coral.

Xenia corals require an environment that includes moderate to strong lighting. Usually brighter is better for xenia corals living in a marine aquarium, although some success has been reported at lower light levels. They also require at least moderate water flow, as they are one of few corals that seem to do well right up against the strong output of a powerhead

Xenia corals have an extremely low aggression level. They do not possess any apparent stinging capability, but they do tend to grow over and shadow other corals if allowed. Xenia corals are photosynthetic and do not accept any known foods if offered in the aquarium. It is believed that they can absorb some nutrients directly from the water. Xenia may do better in tanks that are not frequently skimmed

Xenia corals reproduce in the tank by attaching its stalk against adjacent surfaces and splitting into two colonies. With this phenomenon, the colonies tend to "walk" in the direction that the water movement bends their stalks. They can usually be coaxed to grow up the back glass of an aquarium.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1-1/2" to 3"

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Tank Raised
Metallic Green Torch Coral
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: 4 to 5 heads; XLarge 6 to 8 heads

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Tank Raised
Purple Tip Frogspawn

Tank Raised Super Hardy!!!

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: 4 to 5 heads; XLarge 6 to 8 heads

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Bright Red Flame Scallop's

Description:The Red Flame Scallop has a bright red mantel with red or white tentacles. It builds a small nest of small rocks and pieces of coral in which it embeds itself. When threatened, it can escape by clapping its valves together, propelling it through the water. It tolerates all animals that do not try to eat it, and can be kept in groups. It is a filter feeder, and requires floating micro - plankton to be kept alive in the aquarium, and requires supplementation with phytoplankton. It also needs proper calcium levels and alkalinity. It does not tolerate nitrates or copper-based medications.
Approximate Purchase Size: 2" to 2-1/2"

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Green Hairy Finger Leather Corals
nepthea

One of the most popular, and best of all soft corals for the aquarium. Green Hairy Finger Leathers are greenish in color and have a highly branching form. The image shown is a generalization, appearance will vary. These corals grow quickly and can quickly become a showpiece. Does best in bright lighting and strong water movement, they can adapt to a wide variety of lighting and water conditions. Small and medium sized pieces are regularly available, larger pieces are seldom available.

Good Beginner Coral

$29.99 Small - $44.99 Medium

Assorted Toadstool Mushroom Leather Corals
(Sarcophyton sp.) )

Description: The Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral is referred to as Sarcophyton Coral, Mushroom, Leather, or Trough Corals. They are found in various shades of brown. Polyp coloration seen in various shades of white or gold. As the Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral grows older, they develop a folded appearance. Culturing by the experienced hobbyist is often accomplished by cutting off a portion of the Coral's crown and attaching that piece to live rock or placing it in the sandy bottom of the reef aquarium. It is normally shipped attached to a small piece of live rock or rubble.
Aquarium recomendations: The Toadstool Mushroom Leather Corals are relatively peaceful, but adequate space should be provided between them and other corals in the reef aquarium. Toadstool Mushroom Leather Corals require medium to high lighting combined with medium to strong water movement. For continued good health, they will also require the addition of iodine, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Diet and feeding: The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae hosted within its body provides the majority of its nutritional needs from the light driven process of photosynthesis. It will also benefit from additional food such as micro-plankton, baby brine shrimp, or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Care Level: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 4"

Good Beginner Coral
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Blue Devils Finger Leather

Beautiful formations. In stock are singles, doubles, triples and pieces with up to 8 hands. They thrive in the aquarium and can be kept under a broad range of water and lighting conditions. Can be easily propagated by cutting and grafting. Leather corals comprise a large sector of the soft coral group. Most are quite adaptable to lighting conditions and will tolerate higher nutrient levels within the aquarium. Many are very hardy and therefore recommended for the beginner. Leather corals do occasionally appear to have a waxy buildup - this is a normal shedding of their outer skin.

Good Beginner Coral

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Bright Yellow Polyp Rock

Like a blanket of beautiful yellow flowers, they will spread in the aquarium, covering the rockwork. Yellow polyps are easy to maintain, making them a good choice for the beginner reef aquarists. They will reproduce easily in the reef aquarium by budding (splitting off a portion of their base or mouth), which will increase the size of their colony. Another popular addition to any reef tank. Very hardy, light and water tolerant.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 11/2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 5"

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Green Dot Daisy Polyp
Clavularia sp.

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.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4" Large: 4" to 5"

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Red Sun Coral
( Orange Tubastrea / Red Sun Polyps)

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. However, it will depend upon the coral itself. (When the coral is hungry or senses food, it will extend its' feeding tenticles). Good food source for Tubastrea will be meaty foods, such as zoo-plankton (small crustaceans and fish larvae), mysis and brine shrimp, chopped seafood and excess pods. 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.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" frag

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Blastomussa Merletti Frag

Description:Blastomussa Merletii Coral is also referred to as a Pineapple or Branched Cup coral. The neon green centers of this species will glow under actinic lighting, adding further appeal to your reef aquarium. Forms small to medium sized colonies which tend to look something like brain corals when fully expanded.
Hardiness: Blastomussa is fairly hardy when provided with the proper conditions as outlined below.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements: May take up planktonic organisms through normal polyp feeding, and/or dissolved organics through it’s mucous net/flesh. However, Capnella harbors zooxanthellae and can subsist and thrive entirely without any direct feeding.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approx Purchase Size: 11/2" disk with 1-3 aquacultured polyps
Difficulty Level: Easy

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Tank Raised
Multicolored Blastomussa Wellsi Frags

Description:The Blastomussa Coral is also referred to as a Blastomussa Pineapple Coral or the Swollen Brain Coral. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and has many round swollen discs, that when open, resemble a mushroom anemone. They are relatively large fleshy polyps that cover the skeleton structure when expanded.
Hardiness: Being a moderately hardy coral, the Blastomussa Coral does well in an established reef aquarium. It is found in brown, red, green, blue, or a combination of all of these colors. A low water current combined with a moderate light level will make a wonderful home for this species. It is considered a peaceful coral, not moving in on tank mates that are located in close proximity to it.
Lighting: Prefers moderate lighting but will tolerate dim lighting fairly well. These corals should not be exposed to intense lighting. If lighting is too intense, they should be positioned with the polyps facing out rather than up or should be shaded by another coral or rock.
Water Current: Prefer low to moderate water motion.
Diet Requirements:Its body contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates. It benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Tank Positioning: Best positioning is usually at the bottom of the tank, in low water flow and in a moderately lit area of the tank. They may be positioned higher up in the tank in a dimly lit tank or if provided with some shade from intense lighting.
Propagation:Blastomussa may be propagated by division of the skeleton keeping one or more polyps on the severed piece. The specimens shown here are frags from a larger colony.
Approx Purchase Size: 11/2" disk with 1-3 aquacultured polyps
Difficulty Level: Easy

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Bright Red Blastomussa Wellsi Frags

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Flourescent Green Trumpet Coral
Caulastrea curvata

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

Description:The Trumpet Coral is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral often referred to as the Trumpet, Candy, or Bullseye Coral. The skeleton of this species is branched out of a central base, and terminates into a large head that resembles a trumpet. A large fleshy polyp covers the each head of the colony, and the polyps are florescent green in this species. The Trumpet Coral is able to expand its fleshy polyps to many times its skeleton size giving the coral a similar appearance when compared to a closed brain coral. It is hardy and a relatively peaceful reef inhabitant, with very short sweeper tentacles. It requires moderate lighting and moderate water movement, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.
Feeding and Diet: It will benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of chopped meaty items, baby brine shrimp or zooplankton.
Lighting: This and other species of Caulastrea sp. can be sensitive to metal halide lighting, so take time in acclimating these corals to strong lighting. Simply place the coral low in the aquarium for a few weeks until it opens fully and slowly move the colony to the desired location.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 2"

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Lavender Clove Polyp

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.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 11/2"

$24.99 each
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Metallic Green Star Polyps,

GREAT BEGINNER CORAL

Description:Metalic green star polyps are extremely hardy and can survive most reef tank conditions.
Feeding and Diet: The light driven process of photosynthesis provides the majority of its nutritional requirements. You can also feed any of the high quality plankton products.
Placement: They can be placed most anywhere in the tank as they tolerate a wide range of water flow and light conditions. (they will tolerate fairly low light levels, but tend to develop brighter colors under brighter lighting.)
Temperature:They do well within a wide range of temperature from as low as 72º to as high as 84º F.
Level of Care: Easy
Ship size: approx 1-1/2" to 3"

$15.99 each
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Green Pocillopora Damicornis
Pocillopora damicornis

Pocillopora is one of the easier to maintain SPS corals

Description: The Aquacultured Pocillopora is one of the easier to maintain SPS corals and grows rapidly in the established reef aquarium. The Green Pocillopora Damicornis Coral grows in a form resembling the vegetable cauliflower, and is often referred to as Cauliflower Coral. These corals are some of the most sought after with mainly yellow branches and very long, hairy polyps that are bright green in color. The Aquacultured Green Pocillopora Damicornis Coral is peaceful and can be placed in close proximity to other similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium.
Requirements: Acropora will thrive under a variety of light fixtures (compact fluorescents, VHO's, T-5's, and the more intense metal halides) provided they receive at least 5 watts of light per gallon. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the light fixture to ensure ideal light conditions. A high light level combined with strong intermittent water current within the aquarium will help maximize healthy growth.
Diet Requirements: 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. They will benefit from the addition of zooplankton.
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" - 2"
Aggressiveness: low.
Difficulty Level: Advanced Aquarist

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Purple Montipora capricornis

These aquacultured purple capricornis are particularly hardy and fast growing. That, along with their sheer beauty, warrants their great popularity. Quite peaceful, it can be placed in close proximity to other similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. In an aquarium lit by metal halides, Montipora Corals should be kept in a mid to low position, and under other lighting they should be kept in a mid to high position. To bring out the most intense coloration of this coral, we recommend metal halide lighting. 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. They will benefit from the addition of zooplankton.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 21/2" to 3"

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Orange Montipora capricornis

These aquacultured orange capricornis are particularly hardy and fast growing. That, along with their sheer beauty, warrants their great popularity. Quite peaceful, it can be placed in close proximity to other similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. In an aquarium lit by metal halides, Montipora Corals should be kept in a mid to low position, and under other lighting they should be kept in a mid to high position. To bring out the most intense coloration of this coral, we recommend metal halide lighting. 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. They will benefit from the addition of zooplankton.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 21/2" to 3"

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Blue Monster Acropora

Also called Bottle Brush or Bushy Acropora, like it's name implies, as it grows, it will grow into a shape resembling a brush.. Acropora Granulosa colonies are semi-circular horizontal plates, usually less than one metre across. Plates are composed of regularly spaced horizontal branches with short inclined branchlets composed mostly of one or more axial and incipient axial corallites. Radial corallites are small and pocket-like.A simply beautiful Acro that is either purple or blue and bright white in color. This species grows rapidly under the right conditions. The coloration will intensify under bright lighting. One of the faster growing in the acropora family, it can also be cultured and grown into a new colony from living fragments or broken pieces, if conditions are ideal. Granulosa prefers a moderately high light level combined with a strong intermittent water current within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. The aquacultured Acropora Granulosa will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5’s up to the more intense metal halides. Alter the position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 5 watts per gallon using one of the systems mentioned above. Approximate purchase size 1".-11/2" Advanced Aquarist Species

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German Blue Polyp Montipora Digitata!

Actual color, not touched up

The German Blue Polyp Digitata Coral is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral often referred to as Velvet Branch, or Velvet Finger Coral. Aquacultured Montipora is one of the easier to maintain SPS corals and grows rapidly in the established reef aquarium. Montipora corals come in a vast variety of forms and colors, but this variety has blue polyps when illuminated with 20,000K's or maintained with Actinics in the reef aquarium. This German Blue Polyp Digitata Coral is a fast growing variety that is multibranching, peaceful and can be placed in close proximity to other similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. It will require medium lighting combined with a medium water movement within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.They will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5’s up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems mentioned above.It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Approximate purchase size 1".-11/2"

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Tank Raised Blue Millepora
Acropora Millepora

Actual color, not touched up

Blue Acropora Millepora Coral resembles the antlers of a deer, and when extended, the polyps give the coral a fuzzy appearance. It is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral, and the coloration of the polyps are a very pretty deep red to Mauve. The growth rate of the Acropora millepora, is very fast and adapts well to a variety of lighting conditions. It can also be cultured and grown into a new colony from living fragments or broken pieces. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. These aquacultured corals are fragmented from corals that have been raised in captivity for many generations. They are not fragmented from wild harvested corals, which makes them hardier than their wild counterparts. They will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5’s up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems mentioned above.
Approximate purchase size 1".-11/2"

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Tank Raised Bali
Purple TriColor Acropora

Actual color, not touched up

Look at the spectacular coloration and form of this beauty originally from a reef around the island of Bali. Now, 4th generation, it is exquisitely colored. The more intense the lighting, the more deeply colored the Bali Tricolor becomes. A rare beauty, this coral likes high intensity light and strong current. Tank raised colonies are kept 14” below 250W 10KK Ushio metal halide lighting. Under great conditions they are developing intense purple coloration over the entire body surface. Perhaps it should be called a bicolor (purple with green polyps). The coral needs moderate to intense light to develop the purple over its entire surface. Purple branches can be maintained in weak to moderate lighting. It can also be cultured and grown into a new colony from living fragments or broken pieces, if conditions are ideal. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. The Purple Tri-color will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5's up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 5 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems mentioned above. The symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within its body, so it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements from photosynthesis. While it does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.
Approximate purchase size 1".-11/2"

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Orange Montipora Digitata

Actual color, not touched up

We would have to say this is one of the easiest species of SPS to keep. It comes in a range of colors and shapes in addition to not being too finicky, so it is one of the few that will do well. evem in a tank otherwise populated by an assortment of softies. Montipora Digitata is a small polyp stony (SPS) coral also referred to as either Velvet Branch, or Velvet Finger Coral. Montipora is peaceful and can be placed in close proximity to other similar peaceful corals in the reef aquarium. For the SPS family they are particularly hardy and fast growing for aquarists, warranting their great popularity. Symbiotic algae zooxanthellae are hosted within this organism. It likes to eat filter feeding invert food, brine shrimp, micro-plankton a few times per week. For continued good health, it will also require the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. It will require medium lighting, (power compacts, VHO, or halides) , combined with medium water movement within the aquarium. Note:
An important thing to remember with Montipora's of all types is to gradually adapt them from lower to higher light conditions (place lower in the system for the first few weeks to avoid bleaching (loss of zooxanthellae), and slowly move them up. Approx Purchase Size: 1" to 11/2"

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Oregon Tortuosa Acropora
Deep blue color throughout the entire body...

Actual color, not touched up.

Description: The Oregon Tortuosa is famous for its deep blue color. Suprisingly enough this coral is also very hardy.
Requirements: The Oregon Blue Tortuosa acropora will thrive under a variety of light fixtures (compact fluorescents, VHO's, T-5's, and the more intense metal halides) provided they receive at least 5 watts of light per gallon. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the light fixture to ensure ideal light conditions. A high light level combined with strong intermittent water current within the aquarium will help maximize healthy growth.
Diet Requirements: 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. They will benefit from the addition of zooplankton.
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" - 2"
Aggressiveness: low.
Difficulty Level: Advanced Aquarist

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Purple Plasma Acropora
Acropora sp.

Actual color, not touched up

Description:This deep purple stag has bright yellow/green corallites and polyps. VERY UNUSUAL for an SPS. The color intensity of this species will increase under very high lighting.
Requirements: The Purple Plasma prefers a high light level combined with strong intermittent water current within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and oth
Diet Requirements: Addition of a two part calcium and buffer supplement will help to maintain a calcium level of 400-450 ppm and dKH of 8-12. They will benefit from the addition of zooplankton.
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: 11/2" - 2"
Aggressiveness: low.
Difficulty Level: Advanced Aquarist

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Turquoise Staghorn Acropora
Acropora abrolhensis

Actual color, not touched up

The Turquoise Acropora Staghorn Coral is a very fast growing coral that will grow long and slender branches that will in time resemble the antlers of a deer. These are very beautiful corals with a deep turquoise color on the base, and a much lighter blue coloration on its growth tips. The growth rate of this Turquoise Acropora Staghorn is very fast and adapts well to a variety of lighting conditions.The Acropora Staghorn Coral prefers a moderately high light level combined with strong, intermittent water current within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water.These aquacultured corals are fragmented from corals that have been raised in captivity for at least 3 or 4 generations.Being fully encrusted, it enables them to ship better with less stress when compared to newly fragmented corals.They will thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, ranging from power compacts, VHO, T-5's up to the more intense metal halides. Alter their position in the aquarium depending on the lighting, and provide at least 3 watts per gallon using one of the lighting systems mentioned above.It will also benefit from additional food fed weekly in the form of micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 2"
Advanced Aquarist Species

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Phil's Neon Acropora Granulosa
Acropora granulosa

Actual color, not touched up

Description:PHIL’S GRANULOSA ORA successfully released another new coral, this one named after our dedicated volunteer, Phil James. History: This coral originated from a small frag brought back from Germany in 2002. In August of 2004 they began selling this coral until Hurricanes Frances and Jean destroyed 100% of our stock. With a lot of effort and the kind donations from friends, ORA is reintroducing this coral more than 3 years later. This smooth-branched, neon green coral thrives in medium to high light conditions. Most would consider this a deep water growth form. The frag you will receive will be compact, have several branches and will be securely attached to the plug. It most resembles Acropora granulosa but we have not made a positive identification.
Requirements: This coral prefers a high light level combined with strong intermittent water current within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and oth
Diet Requirements: 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. They will benefit from the addition of zooplankton.
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" - 2"
Aggressiveness: low.
Difficulty Level: Advanced Aquarist

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Blue Echinata Acropora
Acropora Echinata.

Actual color, not touched up

Description: Bottlebrush corals take their name from the cylindrical brushes on long shafts often used to clean bottles. The branches of Bottlebrush Acropora look like delicate limbs on a tree, and their apperent fragility gives them an elegance that makes them a favorite of reef aquarium hobbyists worldwide. One of the faster growing in the acropora family, it can also be cultured and grown into a new colony from living fragments or broken pieces, if conditions are ideal. Enchinata prefers a moderately high light level combined with a strong intermittent water current within the aquarium.These slow growing corals can certainly be a valuable addition to a SPS reef tank collection.
Requirements: The Bottlebrush Coral prefers a high light level combined with strong intermittent water current within the aquarium. For continued good health, it will require the addition of supplemental calcium, strontium, and oth
Diet Requirements: Bottlebrush Acropora require stable aquarium conditions. Appropriate levels of Calcium, Alkalinity, PH, as well as trace elements, along with low to undetectable levels of phosphates, nitrates and nitrites. It will also benefit from the addition of food in the form of micro-plankton, as well as other foods appropriate for filter feeding invertebrates.
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"
Aggressiveness: low.
Difficulty Level: Advanced Aquarist

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Blue Ricordea Mushroom

Blue ricordea is a very hardy mushroom that will adapt to a wide range of lighting conditions, The brightness and vibrance of the colors is absolutely outstanding. View under actinic lighting and the florescence of this animal will shock you! The light driven process of photosynthesis provides the majority of its nutritional requirements so feeding is not nescessary. Ricordea Mushrooms are sold per mushroom, and are attached to a small rock. If ordering multiple Ricordea Mushrooms , we may ship polyps either singly or several attached to one rock.
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.

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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.

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Neon Green Ricordea Mushroom
Ricordea florida

Description:Emerald Green with shades of pink and gold. Like all ricordea the 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 florescence of this animal will shock you! The light driven process of photosynthesis provides the majority of its nutritional requirements so feeding is not nescessary. Ricordea Mushrooms are sold per mushroom, and are attached to a small rock. If ordering multiple Ricordea Mushrooms , we may ship polyps either singly or several attached to one rock. Other Ricordea are listed by the quantities below. If ordering the (6) polyp or (12) polyp, depending on availability, we may send all mushrooms attached to one rock, or send multiple rocks with one or more mushroom attached to each rock.

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Great Beginner Coral

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

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VERY HARDY - GREAT BEGINNER CORALS

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.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium Size; 3" to 5"

Blue Mushroom Rock - Medium $36.99
Regular Price $59.99

Coral Banded Shrimp

Description:Coral Banded Shrimp are very popular among reefkeepers due to their exquisite coloring and active nature. They are a beautiful addition to the reef with candycane striped bodies, multiple pairs of bright white antennae, and 3 pairs of miniature claws. They are very active and enjoy lots of live rock to scour for detritus, and will hunt and kill pest bristle worms. They are also active "cleaner shrimp". Fish will swim close and allow the shrimp to pick parasites from the flesh. They will also feed on uneaten fish food that falls to the bottom such as frozen foods, pellet and flake. They are reef-safe and only one should be kept per tank, unless they are a confirmed mated pair in which case the pair can be kept in the same tank. Hardy, but must be acclimated slowly to avoid any salinity and/or pH shock.
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
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good

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Red Pistol Shrimp
Synalpheus species

Description:The Red Pistol Shrimp may also be called Symbiosis Shrimp and Snapping Shrimp. The sound it makes comes from an appendage on the pincher which moves when the pincher is opened or closed and water is ejected. The name Symbiotic Shrimp comes from the equally beneficial relationship the Pistol Shrimp has with gobies . The goby, with better eyesight, warns the shrimp of predators. The shrimp share its food with the goby. It is beneficial to the tank as it churns the sand. It thrives in environments with sand, rock caves, and dim light. If in pairs, one will often stand guard at the burrow while the other is inside.
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
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 11/2" to 2"

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Peppermint Shrimp
Lysmata Wurdemanni

Description:Besides being a fun shrimp for the reef tank, Peppermint Shrimp earn their keep by getting rid of nuisance aptasia anemenones and they also clear ugly hair algae. The Peppermint Shrimp does best in home aquariums with live rock, ample places to hide, as well as open areas to scavenge. The Peppermint Shrimp is very social and peaceful towards most reef inhabitants. Like other invertebrates, the Peppermint Shrimp cannot tolerate copper-based medications or high nitrate levels. It also requires supplemental iodine to encourage proper molting of its carapace. In addition to what it obtains from scavenging, the diet of the Peppermint Shrimp should consist of most types of prepared foods and the occasional pieces of fresh fish. According to Julian Sprung's The Reef Aquarium and also Fenners The Conscientious Marine Aquarium , the best cure for Aptasia is Lysmata Wurdemanni, Peppermint Shrimp are a species of small reef-safe shrimp that are excellent for any size system. They have transparent bodies with an abundance of thin red striping. They are highly sought after due to their appetite for nuisance aiptasia.
Diet: Peppermint Shrimp will accept freeze-dried and frozen foods and bottom feeder tablets, as well as scavenge for algae in the aquarium.
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4"

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Extra Large Camel Shrimp

Description: An interesting shrimp that picks, cleans and stirs substrate. This shrimp will tolerate other inverts, thus, several can be kept together in an aquarium. 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
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good

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Bumble Bee Snails

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

Description:With its striking black shell, striped in elegant white to yellow bands, the Bumble Bee Snail is indeed beautiful to observe. The Bumble Bee Snail also benefits the marine reef aquarium in big ways. Heralded for their small size and ability to get into small crevices and tight locations between rockwork. Here, they can clean away detritus, including uneaten meaty foods and decomposing organisms. This important cleaner also burrows into your sand bed, consuming detritus in your sand, sand dwelling worms, and in the process airating your substrate. The Bumble Bee snail is a tiny member of the Buccinidae family also burrows into your sand bed, consumes sand-dwelling worms, and helps aerate your substrate.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2"

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Spotted Lettuce Nudibranch

Description:The Lettuce Sea Slug is an unusual and entertaining addition to the reef aquarium. It has highly folded parapodia (side appendages), which give it a ruffled appearance similar to lettuce. The coloration of the Lettuce Sea Slug generally ranges from green, yellow, or brown. The Lettuce Sea Slug may also be referred to as the Lettuce Nudibranch, or Green Lettuce Nudibranch, although it is not a true nudibranch. It has been referred to as both Tridachia crispata and Elysia crispata. The Lettuce Sea Slug will do well in established aquarium systems, if provided ample room to forage. It prefers an aquarium with live rock so that it can graze on algae. The Lettuce Sea Slug incorporates the chloroplasts (the portions of the cell responsible for photosynthesis) from the algae into its tissues, and thus relies on photosynthesis (light) for part of its energy. This is a Restricted item since it may be killed by getting sucked into pumps or powerheads. Therefore it does have an arrive alive guarantee, but is not covered by our 7 Day Guarantee. We recommend sponge or screen covers be placed on dangers to avoid nudibranchs from being sucked in.It is also sensitive to high levels of nitrate and will not tolerate copper-based medications.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1-1/2"
Level of Care: Good for beginners

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CLEANUP SPECIALS!
Astrea Snails

Astrea Snails make one of the better cleaners available to aquarium hobbyists, as they stay small enough that they do not upset corals or decorations. Of particular use to the home aquarist is this snail's penchant for removing film algae on the aquarium glass. A very active cleaner, it cleans algae and diatoms. If it falls, it is often unable to right itself, and will need the aquarist to place it upright, again. 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. Recommend 1 per 2 gallons.

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Sally Lightfoot Crabs

The Sally Lightfoot Crab, also known as the Nimble Spray, Short, or Urchin Crab. Sally Lightfoots are a reef-safe crab, very active algae eaters and enjoy feeding off of algae on rockwork. They spend most of the day picking algae from the live rock and are very fast movers. Their coloring ranges between oranges, yellows and browns and have yellow striped legs. They do well in groups.

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Pincushion Urchins
Lytechinus vaniegatus

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.

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Blue Leg Hermit Crabs

Takes care of diatoms, hair algae, and red slime too!!

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.

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Ruby Crab

Excellent Algae Eater including troublesome Bubble Algae!

Ruby Crabs are reef-safe algae eaters and an excellent addition to your cleaner crew. They are in the same family as Green Emerald Crabs and therefore also are great algae control critters. They are one of the few inverts that will eat nuisance bubble algae which makes them very popular among reef keepers. They have dull tipped claws that they use to pick various types of algae from the rockwork. They are wonderful crabs to observe with beautiful green bumpy bodies and brown hairy legs, a great crab for any reef! We rec'd 1 per 25 gallons

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Arrow Crabs

Arrow Crabs are excellent reef-safe scavengers, and have a spider-like appearance with long thin legs and an "arrow" shaped head. They will consume meaty foods, pellet and flake, as well as prey on bristle and flat worms which makes them highly sought after for nuisance worm control in the reef aquarium. Their brown and tan striped body is complimented by long purple-tipped claws, and are a very hardy crab. Only one should be kept per tank, although multiple arrow crabs can be kept in a larger tank with lots of rockwork.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2" to 3"

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Spotted Porcelain Crabs

Description: The Spotted Porcelain Crab is an exquisite reef safe crab. They are reef safe, peaceful, and will not harm other invertebrates or corals. Very interesting invertebrates for the marine aquarium. Common throughout the tropical oceans of the world, they have a flat, round body with two large claws and a pair of maxillipeds which are used to catch plankton in the water column. They are also algae eaters and enjoy lots of live rock to graze and hide, and do well in groups. They are light blue in color and covered in small red spots, with orange tipped legs; a very unique addition to the reef aquarium. Safely concealed by rocks or coral,
Diet :The Porcelain Crab constantly filters the water for planktonic food, but will also scavenge for larger meaty portions. Offer the crab small bits of fish, shrimp or meaty food, as well as foods designed for filter feeders.
Reef Compatability: An excellent reef aquarium species because it will not bother invertebrates.
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 11/4"

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Green Emerald Crabs

Excellent Algae Eater including troublesome Bubble Algae!

Green Emerald Crabs are reef-safe algae eaters and an excellent addition to your cleaner crew. They are one of the few inverts that will eat nuisance bubble algae which makes them very popular among reef keepers. They have dull tipped claws that they use to pick various types of algae from the rockwork. They are wonderful crabs to observe with beautiful green bumpy bodies and brown hairy legs, a great crab for any reef! We rec'd 1 per 25 gallons

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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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Assorted Serpent Stars

An important Cleanup Critter!

Description:The Serpent Sea Star of the genus Ophioderma has a central, 5-sided disc with five banded, scaly arms. Depending upon the species and locale, the color can range from maroon, to orange, to green. The central disc can also have variable markings. Many reef aquarists have grown fond of serpant stars, as they diligently work the underside and unseen recesses of the captive reef, scurrying around under the ledges and rocks, eating detritus. They can play an important role in keeping inaccessible areas of your tank cleaned up, and they stir up and aerate the sand bed where the aquarist can't reach. Assorted Serpent Stars come in a variety of colors.
Tank Recommendations: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 will eventually learn to come out during the day to eat. The Sepent Sea Star is very intolerant of sudden changes in oxygen levels, salinity and pH of the water, and cannot tolerate copper-based medications. The drip acclimation method is highly recommended for all Sea Stars due to their intolerability to changes in water chemistry. It should never be exposed to air while handling.
Feeding and diet: In the aquarium, it can be fed small pieces of chopped meat, shrimp, mussel, or fish.
Reef Compatibility: Excellent Reef Inhabitat
Level of Care: Easy
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 6"

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Tiger Sand Conch

Totally peaceful toward other tank mates.
Great for Cleaning Sand, even Red Slime algae)!

Description: The Tiger Sand Conch is a hardy member of the Strombidae family. Despite their name, they are peaceful toward other tank mates. They are excellent sand sifters, and are very beneficial in the reef aquarium. As they burrow and dig through the aquarium substrate, they clean and aerate the bottom.
Terrific for Cleaning Tanks with that ugly red or brown slime algae often seen. A hardy algae eaters , one of the few that will rid a tank of slime algae, they also love the brown diatoms found on the surface of live sand beds. They will stir and clean upper layers of the sand bed. One of the best reef tank detritivores. As they burrow and dig through the aquarium substrate they clean and aerate the bottom. Tiger Sand Conch will do an excellent job of cleaning the live sand in your reef tank, where you don't have to sift it around ever! It'll go to sleep at night, but once the lights come on it goes back to cleaning in no time and will go on for the rest of the day with no breaks. Watching it clean with what looks like an anteater type snout is very entertaining as they move it everywhere to feed. It will always stay on the bottom of your tank, won't bother any invertebrates or corals whatsoever. Once you add these to your tank, you won't ever regret it because they make a unique and different addition. I highly recommend these for their usefulness.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger They do best when kept in a live sand bed.
Food and diet: They can be fed algae pellets, if they can't find enough natural food. 1 Conch per 25 gallons of water.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 1" to 2"

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Horseshoe Crab

Terrific Sand Stirer & Detritus Eater

The Horseshoe Crab is very strange in appearance and can be unique captives for an aquarium. Very hardy , they can be a good choice for beginners. Horseshoe Crabs are bottom dwellers, and in the wild usually burrow in mud or sand flats in tidal areas or estuaries. 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 11/2""

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Red Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs

Scarlets are an important component in any reef cleaning crew.

Description:Scarlet Hermit Crabs are very hardy and requires minimal care in a well-established system. They have a voracious appetite for detritus and are particularly fond of filamentous, hair, and slime algae, as well as the dreaded cyanobacteria. Also, extremely important, unlike some hermit crabs, most Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs are very peaceful towards their tankmates. Native to the reef faces and coral rubble of the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, these active scavengers can consume large amounts of animal matter and algae. Despite their large appetites and constant feeding habits, the Scarlet Reef only grows to an adult size of 1-1/2" in length. In the home aquarium, Paguristes cadenati is best kept in an established reef system with ample algae supplies. However, they will eat almost anything, including fish food and invertebrate diets. If algae levels are insufficient, supplement their diet with dried seaweed and other marine foods. As with all invertebrates, they do not tolerate copper-based medications and extreme fluctuations in water parameters. Also, take special care to ensure an invert friendly tank free of predators that would eat them.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1"

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Mexican Turbo Snails
Turbo fluctuosa

Turbo's do a great job on elliminating hair algae & other nuisance algaes

The Turbo Snail is native to the Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico. Very popular among reef aquarium hobbyists. Gram for Gram, Mexican Turbo Grazer's clean more nuisance algae than any other snail. They do a great job on ridding a tank of hair algae and other nuisance algaes off of both the live rock and aquarium glass. These snails are referred to as grazers because of their voracious appetites for several types of micro algae found in the home aquarium. Pure work horses, the Mexican Turbo's radula, or tongue, of the snail has a rasp like texture. When pulled across a surface, this rasp pulls the algae loose for a quick snack. Also known as the Turban or Top Shell Snail, Turbo fluctuosa has a thick turban-shaped shell with an irridescent interior.

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Large Tonga Nassarius Snails
(Nassaurius vibex)

Nassarius Snails bury themselves
in the sand until feeding time.

Description:Nassarius snails are excellent for keeping the substrate stirred and clean. They usually stay buried and eat leftover food but may emerge as you feed the other aquarium residents. hey have beautiful ornamental shells, are fast movers, and are VERY hardy snails. You will see the nassarius snails emerge from beneath the sand when you drop food in the tank in a feeding frenzy.
Recommended minimum tank size: 1 gallon or larger They do best when kept in a live sand bed.
Food and diet: They can be fed algae pellets, if they can't find enough natural food. 1 Conch per 25 gallons of water.
Level of Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Very good
Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 1"

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Lighting and coloration of corals: Please note not all corals from our tanks and lighting will look the same when they are in your tanks. Everybody's tanks have different lighting setups, spectrums, combinations, etc. Aquatic Connection tanks are lit by 400 watt 20K Halide bulbs. We use these bulbs because it provides the perfect balance of natural white light along with the deeper actinic blue that corals need to bring out the correct colors and to thrive off of. If your tank consists of all daylight (10K's, 65K's etc.) with minimal actinic lighting, your not going to get as many of the vibrant true colors from your corals as you would with the correct lighting combination. This being said, your corals will not therefore, look like they do in our pictures. If you need better descriptions of our corals or help with lighting, please feel free to contact us.

Advanced Aquarist List: We guarantee that ALL aquariam species offered will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for species marked advance aquarist they have been designated as "Advanced Aquarist Species," and Aquacon cannot guarantee success after arrival.
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