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Image Taxonomy Reef safe Care Level Description Max size Aptasia: Aiptasia sp. No: A common pest species in marine aquariums which spreads rapidly and harms corals and invertebrates with their sting. Can sting fish, but fatalities are rare.
An improper nitrogen cycle, inappropriate aquarium plants and potentially harmful freshwater invertebrates can directly harm or add to the stresses on ornamental fish in a tank. Despite this, many diseases in captive fish can be avoided or prevented through proper water conditions and a well-adjusted ecosystem within the tank.
As E. aphroditois hunts fish, it cannot be kept as part of a community tank and should be removed when found, as it will deplete the aquarium's stock by direct predation. [ 20 ] E. aphroditois can be difficult to remove from aquariums due to its ability to split into new individuals when cut in half, [ 18 ] dig holes into rocks, and to curl up ...
A planted reef aquarium filled with Bladed sand moss (Caulerpa prolifera) A seagrass aquarium housing several seagrass meadow inhabitants. Aquatic plants are used to give the aquarium a natural appearance, oxygenate the water, and provide habitat for fish, especially fry (babies) and for invertebrates. Some aquarium fish and invertebrates also ...
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Image Taxonomy Reef safe Description Max size Mandarinfish: Synchiropus splendidus: Yes: A brightly colored member of the dragonet family. Eats only copepods and will die in captivity without an adequate supply, which can only be had in very large, well established reef tanks: 6 cm (2.4 in) [59] Starry dragonet: Synchiropus stellatus: Yes
Diadema antillarum has a "shell," similar to most other sea urchins. What distinguishes the Diadema is the length of its spines. Most sea urchin spines are 1–3 cm, but the spines in this species are usually 10–12 cm in length, and can grow as long as 30 cm in very large individuals.
Image Description Habitat and Behavior Feeding habits Adult size Remarks Crown squirrelfish (Lion parasol) Red, with narrow and white lateral stripes. Large eyes. (Red colour might not very visible beyond a certain depth!) Inhabits caves and under ledges of corals. Sometimes found on sandy bottoms. Seldom seen during the day. Feeds at night ...