Capnella is commonly referred to as Kenya Tree due to its branched, tree-like shape. Each branch is covered with large polys which expand during light hours. Kenya Trees tend to be very hardy, and are easily clipped and propogated. They vary in color from grey to pink or green.
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Harlequin Tuskfish has an alternating white and orange body with thin blue lines in between. The eye is red and the anal fin is dark red with black and blue trim. Harlequin Tuskfish are generally peaceful toward other fish of the same size but will try to eat smaller fish. They will eat […]
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Ultra Crocea clams range in color from blue to purple, to green, to any combination of these colors and sometimes having golden markings. Their mantles scallop gracefully over the edge of their shells. They are beautiful additions to reef aquaria, but do require frequent feedings and adequate lighting and flow to thrive. […]
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Bubble corals get their name from the daytime expansion of their tissues. Also called Cat’s Eye or Grape coral, these corals can have a variety of blue, green, and pearl colorations. Bubble corals are considered aggressive because they use sweeper tentacles that can expand several inches at night for feeding. They will also use […]
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Bubble corals get their name from the daytime expansion of their tissues. Also called Cat’s Eye or Grape coral, these corals can have a variety of blue, green, and pearl colorations. Bubble corals are considered aggressive because they use sweeper tentacles that can expand several inches at night for feeding. They will also use […]
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Eight-line Wrasse is orange with 8 purple and yellow horizontal stripes running across the body. Wrasses are generally hardy and easy to care for. They prefer a tank with plenty of rock work in which to hide and search for food. Eight-lines are excellent for reef tanks because they will not harm […]
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As juveniles, these boxfish are bright yellow with black spots. As they mature, the yellow becomes brownish and the spots fade. Generally peaceful, they will browse for inverts, as well as graze on algae. They eat brine shrimp, krill, or other frozen foods in the home aquarium. They may […]
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This is a popular bottom scavenger mainly because of its intense coloration, most notably the vivid orangered fins and black stripes. They are great scavengers and are also avid snail eaters. Being very shy fish they need to be provided plenty of cover in which to hide. Most other tropical fish such as tetras, livebearers, […]
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Snowflake Moray Eels have white bodies with black blotches and gold speckles. Snowflake Moray eels are usually peaceful but may try to swallow small fish or crustaceans. They are okay for reef aquariums and will not harm sessile invertebrates. Snowflake eels do best on a diet of meaty foods like shrimp, squid, […]
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The Four-Eyed Butterfly is a predominately white fish, with thin, black, diagonal lines radiating from the mid-line, and a white-ringed black spot at the rear. This butterfly has a diet that includes various invertebrates, mainly coral polpys, worms, gorgonians and tunicates. Due to its wide-ranging diet, the butterfly should be fed a […]
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