Category: Pests

  • Majano Anemone: Identification and Removal

    Majano Anemone: Identification and Removal

    Hobbyists know the look of the dreaded Aiptasia anemone. Spotting this plague of saltwater aquariums is an acquired skill (not to mention learning to route the invader). But what about the similar majano anemone? You need to look close to tell the two species apart. And, yes, it matters. Because the methods used to remove…

  • Vermetid Snails: Destructive Aquarium Pests

    Vermetid Snails: Destructive Aquarium Pests

    Ask any aquarist to rattle off a list of their most dreaded pests, and you’ll find vermetid snails. These invertebrates wreak havoc on reef tanks in no time at all. Even worse, trying to find and eradicate them can pose a challenge. Good thing you have this handy primer to everything “worm snail!” Table of…