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Ocellaris Clownfish
A hardy, reef-safe clownfish that adapts well to home aquariums, the Ocellaris Clownfish is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced reef keepers alike....
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Neon Goby
A small, peaceful, reef-safe goby known for occasional cleaner behavior. Great for beginners and community tanks, as long as it isn’t housed with fish...
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Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Skunk cleaner shrimp are hardy, reef-safe scavengers that also happen to clean fish when given the chance. They’re active, visible, and beginner-friendly in stable...
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Aiptasia
Aiptasia are fast-spreading pest anemones that hitchhike into reef tanks and sting corals. Catch and control them early—once established, they’re difficult to eradicate.
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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...
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Brooklynellosis (Brooklynella hostilis)
Brooklynella, often called brook, is a fast-moving external parasite best known for hitting clownfish hard with heavy mucus, breathing stress, and rapid decline. It...
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Uronema (Uronema marinum)
Uronema is an opportunistic protozoan that can cause rapid tissue damage, red sores, and sudden losses in stressed marine fish, especially chromis. It moves...
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Black Ich (Paravortex spp.)
Black ich shows up as tiny dark pepper-like spots, often on tangs, along with scratching and irritation. It is easy to dismiss as sand,...
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Lymphocystis (Lymphocystivirus)
Lymphocystis is a stress-linked viral condition that causes cauliflower-like nodules on fins or skin and usually looks worse than it is. The safest response...
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Vibriosis (Vibrio spp.)
Vibriosis is a bacterial disease that can cause redness, ulcers, frayed fins, and rapid decline in saltwater fish. The safest first move is fast...
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Eye/Skin Flukes (Neobenedenia melleni)
Eye and skin flukes are contagious external parasites that can cause flashing, excess mucus, cloudy eyes, and chronic irritation. They are often missed because...
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Marine Leeches (Piscicolidae; e.g., Trachelobdella spp.)
Marine leeches are visible external parasites that attach to fish, feed on blood or tissue, and leave behind wounds and stress. Seeing one on...