Unveiling the Wonders of Amphipods: Vital Contributors to a Thriving Saltwater Aquarium
Posted by Salty Bottom Reef Company on 5/24/2023 to
Species Spotlight
In the intricate world of saltwater aquariums, maintaining a balanced and healthy ecosystem is essential. While corals and fish often steal the spotlight, there is a lesser-known but highly valuable member of the underwater community: amphipods.
Bumble Bee Snail
Posted by SBRC on 11/19/2020 to
Species Spotlight
Bumble Bee Snail
Engina mendicaria
The Bumble Bee Snail is a tiny beautifully striped snail that
sports striking black and yellow perpendicular to the length of the shell.
The Bumble Bee Snail is found in the shallow
Halloween Hermit Crab
Posted by SBRC on 10/29/2020 to
Species Spotlight
Halloween Hermit Crab
Ciliopagurus strigatus
The Halloween Hermit Crab also known as the Striped Hermit Crab or Orange Legged Hermit Crab. It has a bright orange body with red banding. With its unmistakably attractive appearance and the propensity to consume nuisance algae such as green hair and cyanobacteria it is a desired addition to many marine aquariums.
The Halloween Hermit crab is found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific including the Red Sea and Hawaii. They are normally found in shallow coastal waters in sandy areas and not necessarily on the reef itself. This makes the Halloween Hermit Crab an excellent occupant to keep the sandy substrate aerated in a home aquarium.
Arrow Crab
Posted by SBRC on 10/22/2020 to
Species Spotlight
The Arrow Crab also known as the Spider Crab or the Yellow Lined Spider Crab. The Arrow Crab has a small triangular shaped body with exceptionally long legs that make it look like a spider. The colors of the Arrow Crab vary from tan to brown with an iridescent blue stripe running horizontally down the body.
The Arrow Crab is found mostly in the rocky subtidal areas of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.