Tag: predator
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Powerful Pistol Shrimp: Snapping, Symbiosis, and More
When it comes time to choose your reef tank invertebrates, you’re spoiled for choice. And you’ll find plenty of popular options. But have you considered the pistol shrimp? This amazing crustacean often slides under the radar with hobbyists (a tongue-in-cheek joke if you aren’t familiar with the species). It isn’t as famous as the cleaner…
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Dwarf Lionfish Care Guide: Dendrochirus spp.
Dwarf lionfish (or is it lionfishes?) are popular and intriguing saltwater fish because of their remarkable coloration and shape. But they also add interest because of the graceful yet venomous danger held in their iconic, flowing fins. The most popular species in this genus are Dendrochirus biocellatus (Fu Manchu or two spot), D. brachypterous (dwarf…
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Harlequin Shrimp Care Guide
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta), in my opinion, are one of the most beautiful marine invertebrates in the world. Just take a look! They are mostly white with colorful spots all over their mantis-shaped body. In general, they grow to a maximum size of 2 inches. (Females come out significantly larger than males) The three most…
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Panther Grouper Care: Cromileptes altivelis
Panther groupers (Cromileptes altivelis) lure in plenty of aquarists. They look stunning in their dalmatian coats of white and black. And when fish stores stock them, they seem harmless enough. Of course, no one mentions those spotted groupers are juveniles. If you haven’t done your homework, you quickly find yourself struggling to keep up as…
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Ribbon eel care guide
The Ribbon Eel is no doubt, one of the most gorgeous species of Moray Eels out there, don’t you agree? The striking blue and yellow coloration and unmistakable eel-shape attracts many fish lovers. But what does it take to care of them successfully? Let’s take a closer look at caring for the ribbon eel in…
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Snowflake Eel: Reef Safe?
Looking to add an eye-popping saltwater fish that will stop people in their tracks? Let’s take a closer look at the Snowflake Eel and see if it’s a good fit for your aquarium setup. Take a close look and you’ll see how the Snowflake eel gets its name–they have a mottled pattern of white and yellow…
