Saltwater Aquaristics
Nardoa galatheae XL
Nardoa galatheae, commonly known as the brown mesh sea star or green sea star, is a species of sea star belonging to the Ophidiasteridae family. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, typically inhabiting coral reefs and rocky substrates at depths less than 30 meters. These sea stars are omnivores, feeding on detritus, small invertebrates, and algae. Key Features of Nardoa galatheae: Appearance: They have a characteristic five-armed formation with a mottled, greenish-brown color. Habitat: N. galatheae prefers shallow rocky reefs, sandy substrates, and areas with live rock containing algae. Diet: They feed on detritus, small microbes, algae, and may also consume small invertebrates. Aquarium Care: These sea stars are not tolerant of sudden changes in water chemistry and should be drip-acclimated. They also cannot tolerate copper-based medications. Size: They typically grow to an average of 25 cm in diameter. Distribution: They are found in the Indo-Pacific region.
€60,00
Condylactis gigantea M
Condylactis gigantea, also known as the Giant Caribbean Sea Anemone or Atlantic Anemone, is a large, columnar anemone found in shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic Ocean. These anemones can be white, light blue, pink, orange, pale red, or light brown, with numerous tentacles, each often having a pink, scarlet, blue, or green-ringed tip. They can grow to be over 30 cm in diameter. Key Features: Size and Shape: Large, columnar body with a large diameter. Color: Can be white, light blue, pink, orange, pale red, or light brown. Tentacles: Numerous tentacles, often with colored tips. Habitat: Shallow reefs, grass beds, and lagoons in the Caribbean and western Atlantic. Diet: Carnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates, fish, shrimp, and zooplankton. Reproduction: Dioecious (separate sexes) with a primary mating season in spring. Defensive Mechanism: Possesses cnidocysts (stinging cells) on the tips of its tentacles.
€75,00
Heteractis crispa yellow tip XL RARE !
Heteractis crispa, commonly called the Sebae anemone or leather anemone, is a large, striking sea anemone native to the Indo-Pacific region. These anemones are known for their leathery tentacles, vibrant colors (ranging from white to brown, green, purple, or combinations), and their symbiotic relationship with certain clownfish species. They can grow up to 50 cm in diameter and are popular in aquariums. Key Features of Heteractis crispa: Appearance: Large, with a leathery, wavy body and long tentacles. The tentacles often have blue or purple tips. Color: Varied, including shades of white, beige, brown, green, purple, or combinations. Symbiosis: Forms symbiotic relationships with various anemonefish species, providing shelter and protection. Habitat: Found in shallow, tropical waters, especially on coral reefs. Diet: Predatory, feeding on small fish and invertebrates. They can also obtain food from algae that live within them. Size: Can reach a diameter of 20-50 cm.
€160,00
Heteractis crispa blue tip XXL
Heteractis crispa, commonly called the Sebae anemone or leather anemone, is a large, striking sea anemone native to the Indo-Pacific region. These anemones are known for their leathery tentacles, vibrant colors (ranging from white to brown, green, purple, or combinations), and their symbiotic relationship with certain clownfish species. They can grow up to 50 cm in diameter and are popular in aquariums. Key Features of Heteractis crispa: Appearance: Large, with a leathery, wavy body and long tentacles. The tentacles often have blue or purple tips. Color: Varied, including shades of white, beige, brown, green, purple, or combinations. Symbiosis: Forms symbiotic relationships with various anemonefish species, providing shelter and protection. Habitat: Found in shallow, tropical waters, especially on coral reefs. Diet: Predatory, feeding on small fish and invertebrates. They can also obtain food from algae that live within them. Size: Can reach a diameter of 20-50 cm.
€160,00
Heteractis crispa citron - Ultra Rare XXL
Heteractis crispa, commonly called the Sebae anemone or leather anemone, is a large, striking sea anemone native to the Indo-Pacific region. These anemones are known for their leathery tentacles, vibrant colors (ranging from white to brown, green, purple, or combinations), and their symbiotic relationship with certain clownfish species. They can grow up to 50 cm in diameter and are popular in aquariums. Key Features of Heteractis crispa: Appearance: Large, with a leathery, wavy body and long tentacles. The tentacles often have blue or purple tips. Color: Varied, including shades of white, beige, brown, green, purple, or combinations. Symbiosis: Forms symbiotic relationships with various anemonefish species, providing shelter and protection. Habitat: Found in shallow, tropical waters, especially on coral reefs. Diet: Predatory, feeding on small fish and invertebrates. They can also obtain food from algae that live within them. Size: Can reach a diameter of 20-50 cm.
€250,00€175,00
Cladiella sp. Capuccino FRAG
Price per branching frag Cladiella are a genus of soft coral belonging to the family Alcyoniidae. They are known for their distinctive finger-like projections, which can be round or cone-shaped, extending from a short stalk. These projections branch in various directions and have polyps extending from their tips. Cladiella are hardy, fast-growing corals that can grow up to 41 cm in height. They are often pale in color, with contrasting brown or greenish-brown polyps. They are also known to be slimy to the touch due to the production of mucus. Here's a more detailed description: Appearance: Cladiella have a leathery, smooth base tissue, which can be pale or white, often with an orangey-pink central column. The finger-like projections are the most noticeable feature, with polyps extending from their tips. Color: The base tissue is typically pale or white, while the polyps can be brown or greenish due to the presence of zooxanthellae (symbiotic algae). Some species, like Cladiella australis, are known to appear brown with extended polyps but turn white when the polyps retract. Growth: Cladiella are relatively fast-growing corals, with some species reaching up to 41 cm in height. Habitat: Cladiella are commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region. Care: Cladiella are relatively easy to keep in a reef aquarium and are often recommended for beginners. They prefer a moderate to strong current and are adaptable to varying water parameters. Other notable features: They are known for their hardiness and can be found in a variety of colors, including pink, red, and purple.
€25,00
Discosoma sp. lady bug red blue dots FRAG
Price pre polyp Discosoma sp. ferugata refers to a specific variety of mushroom coral with a vibrant green color, often described as a "metallic" or "fluorescent" green. They are known for their mushroom-like appearance and relatively low care requirements, making them a popular choice for reef aquariums. Here's a more detailed description: Appearance: Discosoma sp. Electric Green are known for their distinctive green color, often described as a vibrant or metallic hue. They have a disc-shaped appearance and can grow to be quite large, up to 4 inches in diameter, . Care: They are generally easy to care for, preferring low to moderate lighting and water flow. They are also relatively tolerant of different water parameters. Habitat: Discosoma sp. are naturally found in warm waters throughout the Indo-Pacific, Caribbean, and tropical West Atlantic. They can be found in a variety of reef habitats, including intertidal zones and sheltered reefs. Feeding: They primarily feed on the products of their symbiotic zooxanthellae, but can also supplement their diet with dissolved organic matter and particulate matter from the water column. Some may also eat small fish or food particles. Other notes: Discosoma sp. are a part of the Corallimorpharia order, which is also related to sea anemones.They are often referred to as "mushroom corals" due to their shape.
€13,00
Trachyphyllia Purple&Pink Ultra XXL
Trachyphyllia, commonly known as the open brain coral, is a free-living coral species in the Merulinidae family. They are large polyp stony corals (LPS) characterized by a flabello-meandroid growth form, meaning they have distinct valley regions separated by walls, resembling an inverted brain. These corals are often brightly colored and found in inter-reef environments and on soft substrates around continental islands. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Appearance and Features: Shape: Trachyphyllia are free-living, meaning they can move around and are not anchored to rocks. They have a flabello-meandroid growth pattern, with distinct valleys separated by walls. Size: They are relatively small corals, typically not exceeding 20 cm in diameter. Color: Trachyphyllia come in a wide variety of colors, including yellow, brown, blue, green, and red. Tentacles: They have short tentacles that are often extended during feeding. Mouth: They have one to three separate mouths within their valleys. Habitat and Distribution: Location: Trachyphyllia are found in inter-reef environments and on soft substrates around continental islands. Substrate: They prefer to rest on soft substrates like sandbeds. Water Conditions: They thrive in moderate to strong lighting and moderate water currents. Care and Maintenance: Lighting: They generally prefer moderate lighting (100-150 PAR), but can tolerate lower light conditions. Water Flow: They do not like strong currents and should have moderate, indirect water flow. Feeding: They are voracious feeders and can be supplemented with various foods like brine shrimp and mysis, according to Tidal Gardens. Placement: They should be placed on the sand or substrate bed, allowing for proper movement and feeding. Aggression: Trachyphyllia can be a bit aggressive and should be placed with ample space from other corals
€350,00
Acanthophyllia Ultra Green Gold dust XL
Acanthophyllia, often called a "doughnut" or "meat" coral, is a large, solitary stony coral. It's characterized by a single, fleshy polyp that hides a strong, calcium-based skeleton. These corals are known for their vibrant colors, patterns, and intense fluorescence. Here's a more detailed description: Appearance: Acanthophyllia are large, single polyp stony corals with a fleshy, meaty appearance, hence the names "meat" or "doughnut" coral. They are not transparent and have a large, solid base. Skeleton: Underneath the polyp is a thick, hard skeleton made of calcium. Color and Patterns: They come in a wide range of colors and patterns, including greens, reds, blues, purples, and combinations of these. Size: Acanthophyllia are known for their large size, making them a prominent centerpiece in reef aquariums. Growth: They are considered slow-growing stony corals. Care: They generally require moderate lighting and low water flow. They can also benefit from supplemental feeding of meaty foods like mysis and krill.
€400,00
Protula bispiralis red/white
Protula bispiralis, commonly called a red fanworm or mopworm, is a marine polychaete worm. It's known for its distinctive, feathery branchial crown (the "fan" or "mop") and its calcareous tube. The worm lives within this tube, secretes it, and can attach it to hard surfaces like rocks or coral reefs. More details about Protula bispiralis: Size: The worm itself can reach 6-10 cm in length, and the branchial crown can be up to 20 cm wide when fully extended. Branchial Crown: The crown is made of white radioles (feathery branches) and has a base that can be red to pink. Tube: The calcareous tube is white and can have a diameter of up to 1 cm. Habitat: Protula bispiralis inhabits shallow waters, typically 3-10 meters deep, often attaching to hard surfaces or under rocks. Feeding: It's a filter feeder, capturing small plankton and organic particles in the water column. Sensitivity: The worm is sensitive to movement and will retract into its tube when disturbed
€65,00
Haliotis snail
Haliotis snails, commonly known as abalone, are marine gastropods characterized by their single, smooth, and ear-shaped shell. They have a strong, muscular foot that they use to cling to rocks and other surfaces. The shell exterior is often smooth and covered by the mantle, making encrustations less common. Abalone also have a distinct row of breathing holes on their shell, which can vary in number and shape depending on the species. Shell Characteristics: Shape: Oval or elongated, with a relatively flat shell. Surface: Smooth, with varying degrees of striations or ribs. Color: Can range from dark green, blue, or black to reddish-brown, olive, or brown, with varying patterns and colors. Perforations: A series of breathing holes (perforations) on the shell, typically on the left side, allow for water intake. Inner Surface: Iridescent nacre that lines the inside of the shell, often with shades of pink, red, green, or blue. Other Features: Foot: Large, muscular foot used for attachment to substrates and movement. Radula: A tongue-like band with many small teeth (radula) for scraping algae. Gills: Symmetrical and well-developed gills for respiration. Head: Head-lobes are fimbriated, and side-lobes are also fimbriated and cirrated. Spire: The spire (apex of the shell) can be prominent or concealed, depending on the species
€30,00
Strombus dentatus
The Strombus dentatus, or toothed conch, is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, known for its distinctive shell. It's a relatively small conch, with a shell length ranging from about 22 to 52mm. The shell has a flaring outer lip with a notch near the anterior end, and is characterized by three pointed projections near the opening. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, typically at low tide marks. Here's a more detailed description: Shell Shape and Size: The shell is relatively small, with a maximum size of 6 cm (male/unsexed). It is elongate and moderately large. Outer Lip: The outer lip is flared and features a stromboid notch, a key characteristic of the Strombidae family. It also has three pointed projections near the anterior end. Color: The shell can be cream, orange, or salmon-pink. Surface: It has a relatively smooth surface, though it can have spines on the body whorl. Spire: The spire is short and pointed. Habitat: Strombus dentatus is typically found in shallow, sandy waters, sometimes buried in sand or rubble, on seaward reefs at depths of 5 to 25m. Distribution: They are found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean
€9,00