I have a good selection of inverts in my tank, mainly Turbo snails. They are quite a good thing to have in the tank, they make a very good job of cleaning the rocks up. They dont tend to do a lot with the glass. The hermit crabs make a good job of cleaning the sand as they move accross it releasing any bubbles and moving debris from the surface. The dusters and dont do anything in the way of cleaning, they just sit there looking nice!

Mexican Turbo Grazer Snails - 'Turbo sp.'
Mexican Turbo Grazer Snails, Turbo sp., are collected from the Pacific waters along the coast of Mexico near the Sea of Cortez. These snails are referred to as grazers because of their voracious appetites for several types of micro algae found in the home aquarium. The 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. This can be easily seen while the snail is working on cleaning the glass. Turbo snails are perhaps one of the most popular mini-reef aquarium additions.

Scientific Name: Turbo sp.
Diet: Herbivore; filamentous algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria
Alt Common Name: Top and Turban Snail
Family: Turbinidae
Origin: Circumtropical; Mexico
Aquarist Level: Novice
Reef Safe: Yes
Coloration: Tan
Disposition: Peaceful
Hardiness: Very
Mature Size: 3 inches
Reproduction Method: Gamete Release
Venomous: No

Red Legged Hermit Crabs - 'Clibanarius sp.'
Red Leg Reef Hermit crabs, Clibanarius sp., are native to the Atlantic reefs found bordering the Americas. This crab is also known as a Dwarf Red and Equal-Handed Hermit Crab. Their diet is limited to algae and uneaten foods. This dietary preference makes it an ideal candidate for the reef aquarium as they will concentrate on eating filamentous algae and cyanobacteria. Hermit Crabs will spend their time climbing across Live Rock and the substrate in search of their next meal.

Scientific Name: Clibanarius sp.
Diet: Omnivore; Micro Algae, Scavenger
Alt Common Name: Dwarf Red and Equal Handed Hermit Crab
Family: Diogenidae
Origin: Caribbean
Aquarist Level: Novice
Reef Safe: Yes
Coloration: Red and Brown
Disposition: Peaceful
Hardiness: Very
Mature Size: 1 inch
Reproduction Method: Unknown
Venomous: No

Blue Legged Hermit Crabs - 'Clibanarius tricolor'
Blue Leg Reef Hermit Crabs, Clibanarius tricolor, are native to the Pacific reefs found bordering the Americas. This Crab is also known as a Dwarf Blue and Equal-Handed Hermit Crab. Their diet is limited to algae and uneaten foods. This dietary preference makes it an ideal candidate for the reef aquarium as they will concentrate on eating filamentous algae and cyanobacteria. Hermit Crabs will spend their time climbing across Live Rock and the substrate in search of their next meal.

Scientific Name: Clibanarius tricolor
Diet: Omnivore; Micro Algae, Scavenger
Alt Common Name: Dwarf Blue and Equal Handed Hermit Crab
Family: Diogenidae
Origin: Caribbean
Aquarist Level: Novice
Reef Safe: Yes
Coloration: Blue and Red
Disposition: Peaceful
Hardiness: Very
Mature Size: 1 inch
Reproduction: Method Unknown
Venomous: No

Green Legged Hermit Crabs - 'Clibanarius sp.'
Green Leg Reef Hermit crabs, Clibanarius sp., are native to the Atlantic reefs found bordering the Americas. This crab is also known as a Dwarf Green and Equal-Handed Hermit Crab. Their diet is limited to algae and uneaten foods. This dietary preference makes it an ideal candidate for the reef aquarium as they will concentrate on eating filamentous algae and cyanobacteria. Hermit Crabs will spend their time climbing across Live Rock and the substrate in search of their next meal.

Scientific Name: Clibanarius sp.
Diet: Omnivore; Micro Algae, Scavenger
Alt Common Name: Dwarf Green and Equal Handed Hermit Crab
Family: Diogenidae
Origin: Caribbean
Aquarist Level: Novice
Reef Safe: Yes
Coloration: Green and Brown
Disposition: Peaceful
Hardiness: Very
Mature Size: 1 inch
Reproduction Method: Unknown
Venomous: No

Blue Linckia Starfish - 'Linckia laevigata'
Blue Linckia Starfish, Linckia laevigata, is found on several of the reefs scattered throughout the Indo-Pacific region. More appropriately known as a Sea Star, this echinoderm makes a gorgeous addition to the reef aquarium with its bright blue coloration. It can be found looking for uneaten food and microscopic prey on the glass, rock, or sand.

Scientific Name: Linckia laevigata
Diet: Carnivore; scavenger, microbial life
Alt Common Name: Comet and Blue Star
Family: Ophidiasteridae
Origin: Bali
Aquarist Level: Intermediate
Reef Safe: Yes
Coloration: Blue body, Yellow tube feet
Disposition: Peaceful
Hardiness: Moderate
Mature Size: 12 inches
Reproduction Method: Asexual or sexual
Venomous: No

Cleaner Shrimp - 'Lysmata amboinensis'
Cleaner Shrimp, Lysmata amboinensis, is a native of the entire Indo-Pacific region and the Red Sea. Also known as the Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, this shrimp is a highly effective scavenger. Cleaner Shrimp help to keep the aquarium clean of uneaten debris. It is also well documented that these shrimp are able to clean parasites from fish and eat aiptasia anemones. These cleaning duties make these shrimps very desirable as members for the reef community. They are generally tolerant of others of their species in the same aquarium. All shrimp require Live Rock or similar aquarium decoration to use for hiding, especially when molting. This species must molt in order to grow. Molting generally occurs at night, the shrimp will lay on its back and exit its exoskeleton. A new exoskeleton is excreted and will harden over a period of several hours. The animal is vulnerable at this time and should not be disturbed. Proper iodine levels assist with successful molting.

Scientific Name: Lysmata amboinensis
Alt Common Name: Red Stripe Skunk Shrimp
Family: Hippolytidae
Origin: Bali
Aquarist Level: Intermediate
Hardiness: Very Hardy
Disposition: Territorial
Coloration: Red with White markings
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Recommended Supplements:
Water Temperature: 73° - 78° F
Reproduction Method: Female carries eggs on abdomen
Mature Size: 2 inches
Specific Gravity: 1.022 - 1.025

Feather Dusters - 'Sabellastarte sp.'
Feather Duster, Sabellastarte sp., makes an excellent, easy-care addition to the reef aquarium. The Feather Duster arrives looking completely unimpressive: simply a leathery tube in a plastic bag with a little bit of water. The leathery tube is secreted by the worm as protection. Once acclimated into the home aquarium, the plume will extend and the duster's food collection process will begin. This relatively hardy worm extends its plume awaiting passing particles of food. Over time, it will attach itself to nearby rock. When it feels threatened, the Feather Duster will retract into its leathery tube in an instant. At times -- sometimes even during shipment -- it will detach its plume. This will grow back. Feather Dusters survive best in a well-established reef aquarium, devoid of any traces of copper, with plenty of microscopic life from which it can feed. The addition of any food designed for filter feeders will help ensure its continued health.

Scientific Name: Sabellastarte sp.
Alt Common Name: Duster Worm
Family: Sabellidae
Origin: Indo Pacific, Pacific, Hawaii
Aquarist Level: Beginner
Coloration: Pink, Red, Maroon, White, Green, Yellow, Blue,
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Recommended Supplements: Filter Feeder Supplemental Food
Water Flow: Medium
Light Level: Low to High
Placement: Low to High
Water Temperature: 73° - 78° F
pH: 8.2
Mature Size: 3 - 5 inches
Specific Gravity: 1.022 - 1.025

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