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Maxima Clam ARTICLE

Maxima Clam

Maxima clams are high-light, light-driven clams that do best in mature, stable reef systems. They need strong, consistent lighting, steady alkalinity and calcium, and...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Maxima Clam
Crocea Clam ARTICLE

Crocea Clam

Crocea clams are high-light, rock-dwelling giant clams that demand stable chemistry and strong, consistent lighting. They’re sensitive to alkalinity swings, poor placement, and system...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Crocea Clam
Tridacna Clam ARTICLE

Tridacna Clam

Tridacna clams are light-driven reef animals that thrive only in stable, mature systems. Strong, consistent lighting and steady alkalinity and calcium matter far more...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Tridacna Clam
Birdsnest Coral ARTICLE

Birdsnest Coral

A popular branching SPS coral that forms a dense “nest” structure. Best in stable tanks with moderate-to-high light and strong, turbulent flow. More forgiving...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Birdsnest Coral
Derasa Clam ARTICLE

Derasa Clam

Derasa clams are one of the more forgiving giant clams, but they still require a stable, mature reef with consistent lighting and chemistry. They...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Derasa Clam
Squamosa Clam ARTICLE

Squamosa Clam

Squamosa clams are one of the more forgiving giant clams, but they still require a stable, mature reef with consistent lighting and chemistry. They...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Squamosa Clam
Fromia Starfish ARTICLE

Fromia Starfish

Fromia starfish are beautiful but demanding invertebrates that rely on mature reef surfaces for food. They require large, well-established tanks with abundant biofilm and...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Fromia Starfish
Acropora-Eating Flatworm ARTICLE

Acropora-Eating Flatworm

AEFW are Acropora-specific flatworms that eat coral tissue, causing bite marks, poor polyp extension, and slow SPS decline. They spread mainly through unvetted Acropora...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Acropora-Eating Flatworm
Montipora-Eating Nudibranch (Phestilla subodiosus) ARTICLE

Montipora-Eating Nudibranch (Phestilla subodiosus)

Montipora-eating nudibranchs are tiny coral predators that chew Montipora tissue, causing “nibbled” edges and scraped white bite patches. They hide on undersides and lay...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Montipora-Eating Nudibranch (Phestilla subodiosus)
Acropora Red Bugs (Tegastes acroporanus) ARTICLE

Acropora Red Bugs (Tegastes acroporanus)

Acropora red bugs are tiny parasitic copepods that irritate Acropora, causing reduced polyp extension, dull color, and slowed growth. They spread easily via new...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Acropora Red Bugs (Tegastes acroporanus)
Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone ARTICLE

Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone

Maxi-mini carpet anemones are hardy, colorful anemones that like a sandy nook, moderate-to-high light, gentle flow, and regular meaty feedings. They are extremely sticky...

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Maxi-Mini Carpet Anemone
Montipora Cap (Montipora capricornis) ARTICLE

Montipora Cap (Montipora capricornis)

Montipora capricornis is a plating SPS coral that can grow quickly into shelves and scrolls when the tank is stable. It is usually manageable...

Reefapedia 2 min read
Montipora Cap (Montipora capricornis)
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