Reef Menu
CRABS
Red leg Hermits
We recommend one for every 3-gallons of water. Scavenges constantly for algae, uneaten food, and other waste. Lives in abandoned snail shells.
Blue Leg Hermits
We recommend one for every 3-gallons of water. Scavenges constantly for algae, uneaten food, and other waste. Lives in abandoned snail shells.
Green Emerald Crabs (Mithrax)
We recommend one for every 25 -gallons of water. Loves to eat algae, can be used to help control Green Bubble algae.
Arrow Crabs
One per aquarium is best, great for keeping bristle worms under control. Likes a few dark places amongst the rock to hide out in. Does not get along with Coral Banded shrimp.
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SHRIMP & LOBSTERS
Peppermint Shrimp
One shrimp for every 10 gallons is very helpful for controlling the pest anemone Aptasia. They scavenge for food, and like to hide in caves. Peppermint shrimp like to live in pairs or small groups.
Cleaner Shrimp
Scavenging shrimp that likes to live in pairs or small groups. May be seen walking over fish, removing parasites (the fish like it!). Have long white antennae that can be seen even when the shrimp is hiding.
Coral Banded Shrimp
This shrimp likes to scavenge for meaty foods. Should not be kept with other shrimps, including it’s own kind. May be seen cleaning and eating parasites off fish’s bodies.
Blood Shrimp
A brilliant red bodied shrimp with white freckles, legs, and antennae. Scavenges for meaty foods, and may be seen cleaning parasites off fish’s bodies. Likes to have a cave to hide in.
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