Brown Diatom Algae Control
March 30, 2010 – 5:48 am | No Comment

What are Brown distom algae? Why do they grow in our aquarium and how to get rid of them. In this post you will find valuable information about this algae and how to control them.

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Coral Banded Shrimp – Stenopus hispidus
March 25, 2009 – 4:48 pm | No Comment
Coral Banded Shrimp – Stenopus hispidus

Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus
Common names: Coral Banded Shrimp or Boxing Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 2.5″
Minimum tank size: 30 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Harlequin Shrimp – Hymenocera picta
March 25, 2009 – 4:43 pm | No Comment
Harlequin Shrimp – Hymenocera picta

Scientific name: Hymenocera picta
Common names: Harlequin Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 1.5″
Minimum tank size: 25 gallon
Hardiness: Medium
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Sexy Anemone Shrimp – Thor amboinensis
March 25, 2009 – 4:40 pm | No Comment
Sexy Anemone Shrimp – Thor amboinensis

Scientific name: Thor amboinensis
Common names: Sexy Anemone Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 1.5″
Minimum tank size: 15 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Low
Water Parameters: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12

Camel Shrimp – Rhynchocinetes durbanensis
March 25, 2009 – 4:36 pm | No Comment
Camel Shrimp – Rhynchocinetes durbanensis

Scientific name: Rhynchocinetes durbanensis
Common names: Camel Shrimp, Hinge-beak Shrimp, Dancing Shrimp, or Candy Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 2″
Minimum tank size: 5 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Not entirely reef-safe. Do not keep with zooanthids or other soft corals.

White Spot Anemone Shrimp – Periclimenes brevicarpalis
March 25, 2009 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
White Spot Anemone Shrimp – Periclimenes brevicarpalis

Scientific name: Periclimenes brevicarpalis
Common names: Glass Anemone Shrimp, White-patched or White Spot Anemone Shrimp, Pacific Clown Anemone Shrimp
Maximum Lench: 1.5″
Minimum tank size: 15 gallon
Hardiness: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Agressiveness: Peaceful