Aiptasia (glass anemones) spread like crazy and sting corals. Mantis shrimp can crack glass and eat fish. I explain biological control (peppermint shrimp, berghia nudibranchs) and direct methods (Apistasia X, lasers).
Gorilla crabs (also known as Mud crabs, Pebble crabs, or Rubble crabs) are arguably the most well-known example of invasive and destructive pests in reef tanks. The aquarium trade is the main reason for the spread of these crabs. Gorilla crabs are hardy animals that can survive in
The choice of keeping or eradicating Medusa worms in reef tanks has been a popular controversial topic on online reefkeeping forums over the years. To put it in a nutshell, on the one hand, Medusa worms are harmless scavengers that help the reef aquarium keep
Aiptasia (glass anemone) is a small, translucent brown anemone that grows up to 2.5–3 inches (5–7 cm). It’s an invasive saltwater pest because it stings corals and reproduces by cloning itself—even a single cell can grow into a new polyp. Under lab conditions, one Aiptasia
What is Asterina starfish? Is it out friend or foe? First of all, once you start searching for the answer, you will not find a lot of information about it. Secondly, it will be very confusing and contradictory. Aquarists’ opinions divided into two groups: Some hobbyists consider
In this article, I am going to talk about a very controversial topic: Bristleworms in saltwater tanks. What are they? Can they harm your corals? Are bristleworms dangerous to the fish, snails, shrimp, etc.? Are they pests in the tank? Should you remove them? How to
Today I would like to talk about Vermetid snails: that they are, how they get in our tanks, what they can do to the reef tanks and, what is more important, how to remove them from the tanks. If you have been reading my other
Peacock mantis shrimp are aggressive, smart, and can even break glass. They are not community tank pets. But if you’re willing to set up a solo saltwater tank, they are fascinating, easy to care for, and highly interactive. The minimum tank size is 10 gallons