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Started or starting a saltwater tank. Foundations
A novices to expert on Back to the basics.
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Tube Anemone
Tube anemones are burrowing sandbed predators that need a deep, stable substrate, gentle flow, and regular meaty feedings. They have a strong sting and...
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Lobsters
Armored night-walkers—striking but often predatory toward small fish and shrimp.
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Lionfish
Iconic fins and venomous spines—stately predators best kept away from bite-sized tankmates.
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Groupers
Bold predators that quickly outgrow small systems—built for big-water displays.
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Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)
A stunning, peaceful, reef-safe fish that constantly hunts copepods and microfauna. Advanced mainly due to feeding requirements. Best in a mature 75+ gallon tank...
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Angler
Ambush predators with a built-in lure—incredible to watch, but best without bite-sized tankmates.
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Montipora-Eating Nudibranch (Phestilla subodiosus)
Montipora-eating nudibranchs are camouflaged coral predators that chew Montis and lay eggs, causing “nibbled” edges and slow tissue loss.
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Acropora-Eating Flatworm (AEFW) (Amakusaplana acroporae)
AEFW are Acropora-specific coral predators that cause bite marks, poor polyp extension, and slow SPS decline, with eggs that make them hard to eliminate.
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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...
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Gorilla Crabs
Gorilla/xanthid crabs are common hitchhikers that can become predators in reef tanks, often causing mystery snail and hermit losses. Because many are nocturnal and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Red Planaria Flatworms
Red planaria are common nuisance flatworms that multiply quickly in low-flow, detritus-rich areas. Heavy infestations can shade and irritate corals, and large die-offs during...
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Majano Anemone
Majano anemones are pest hitchhikers that can sting corals and spread quickly in reef tanks. Remove or control them early—once established, they’re difficult to...
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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.