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Peppermint Shrimp ARTICLE

Peppermint Shrimp

Peppermint shrimp are hardy, opportunistic scavengers that fit well into many reef tanks when expectations are set correctly. They’re mostly nocturnal, tend to stay...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Peppermint Shrimp
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp ARTICLE

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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Fire Shrimp ARTICLE

Fire Shrimp

Fire (Blood) shrimp are peaceful, reef-safe cleaner shrimp with a more reserved personality than skunk cleaners. They’re naturally shy, often more active in the...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Fire Shrimp
Pistol Shrimp ARTICLE

Pistol Shrimp

Pistol shrimp are burrowing engineers that reshape the sandbed, move rubble, and make their presence known with characteristic snapping. They aren’t cleanup crew and...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Pistol Shrimp
Mantis Shrimp (Stomatopoda) ARTICLE

Mantis Shrimp (Stomatopoda)

Mantis shrimp are predatory hitchhikers that often reveal themselves through clicking sounds and disappearing snails or hermits. They’re fascinating animals, but not reef-safe in...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Mantis Shrimp (Stomatopoda)
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
Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) ARTICLE

Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)

A reef-safe clownfish with bold coloration and strong personality, the Percula Clownfish is hardy, adaptable, and well suited for both new and experienced reef...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
Ocellaris Clownfish ARTICLE

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....

Reefapedia 5 min read
Ocellaris Clownfish
Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto) ARTICLE

Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)

The Royal Gramma is a classic reef fish: small, colorful, hardy, and full of personality. It’s best known for its stunning purple-to-yellow gradient and...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
Firefish Goby ARTICLE

Firefish Goby

A reef-safe, peaceful fish that’s easy to keep and fun to watch—as long as your tank is covered. Provide rockwork with a bolt hole,...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Firefish Goby
Neon Goby ARTICLE

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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Neon Goby
Diamond Watchman Goby ARTICLE

Diamond Watchman Goby

A reef-safe sand-sifting goby that turns over the sand bed and adds constant bottom activity. Best in 40+ gallons with a mature sand bed,...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Diamond Watchman Goby
Midas Blenny ARTICLE

Midas Blenny

A reef-safe blenny with big personality that often swims in the open like a small schooling fish. Easy to feed and generally community-friendly, but...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Midas Blenny
Blue-Green Chromis ARTICLE

Blue-Green Chromis

A reef-safe, active schooling fish that adds constant motion to the upper water column. Easy to feed and generally peaceful with other species, but...

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Blue-Green Chromis
Six-Line Wrasse ARTICLE

Six-Line Wrasse

A colorful, energetic wrasse that patrols rockwork all day and is usually easy to feed. Reef safe, but temperament can become aggressive over time—especially...

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Six-Line Wrasse
Pajama Cardinalfish ARTICLE

Pajama Cardinalfish

A peaceful, reef-safe cardinalfish with a quirky spotted pattern and calm hovering behavior. Easy to feed, beginner-friendly, and often suitable for pairs or small...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Pajama Cardinalfish
Banggai Cardinalfish ARTICLE

Banggai Cardinalfish

A peaceful, reef-safe cardinalfish with bold striping and a calm hovering behavior. Great for community reefs, especially smaller tanks, as long as it isn’t...

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Banggai Cardinalfish
Ball Anemone ARTICLE

Ball Anemone

Ball anemones are hardy corallimorph hitchhikers that hide in shaded crevices and feed like tiny ambush predators. They can sting nearby corals and irritate...

Reefapedia 5 min read
Ball Anemone
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