by Marijke Puts | Apr 30, 2026 | Invertebrates
Most aquarists are familiar with the coral banded shrimp (Stenopus hispidus), a hobby classic thanks to its stunning candy cane stripes. But did you know that the genus Stenopus contains eleven species in total, some of which are also available in the aquarium... by Marijke Puts | Apr 9, 2026 | Invertebrates
The first time I spotted a Urocaridella shrimp was on a toasty Thai reef. I was hovering above a group of highly photogenic camel shrimp, snapping away on my camera, when I noticed one of them was not like the others… at... by Marijke Puts | Feb 19, 2026 | Invertebrates
Now here’s a critter with a story! Once used as currency, cowries are now popular additions to our aquariums. But you’ll have to choose wisely if you’d like to keep one: many cowries either eat your corals or starve in... by xeniaforever | Jan 23, 2026 | Invertebrates
Of course we don’t want or celebrate invasive species, but at least this one comes with a silver lining – they can be part of your next meal! Marbled crayfish first appeared in the pet trade in 1995 in... by Malcolm Gray Levison | Oct 23, 2025 | Invertebrates
Members of Phylum Porifera, commonly referred to as sponges, are well-known as the most primitive multicellular animals, with fossil records exceeding 580 million years. Presently, there are almost 10,000 extant species globally... by Malcolm Gray Levison | Sep 26, 2025 | Invertebrates
Understandably, as reef-keeping enthusiasts, we feel an occasional internal struggle which can only be caused by our passion for the hobby clashing violently with the burning desire to make an occasional impulse buy.…
