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Chaetomorpha Sp. which is commonly referred to as Spaghetti or Brillo Pad algae. This sold in Quart size bags (4oz.- prewater weight) -  Chaeto is shipped by weight, not volume.  If shipping outside the U.S. Please email for price quote.
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This is a mix of Chaetomorpha Sp. which is commonly referred to as Spaghetti or Brillo Pad algae and Feather Caulerpa This sold in Quart size bags - $7.99.  If shipping outside the U.S. Please email for price quote. Please Note, If you live in California it is illegal for the sale of Caulerpa. I can not sell it there, or any other state where it is illegal. Thank you.
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This is a mix of different types of Caulerpa.   Sold in 16 oz. bags by weight, not volume.  If shipping outside the U.S. Please email for a price quote.  Please Note, If you live in California it is illegal for the sale of Caulerpa.  I can not sell it there, or any other state where it is illegal.  Thank you.  $19.99 per bag.

Halimeda calcareous algae grow well in environments with high calcium, medium light, very low levels of nitrates and phosphates, and low amounts of iron in the 0.05 ppm range. These macroalgae grow upright, many preferring sandy bottoms for attaching their fiberous rootlike holdfast structures. In nutrient rich reef aquariums they may require thinning. Calcified green algae, particularly the Halimeda spp., are especially important as major contributors of marine sediments. The white sand on many beaches around the world are largely composed of the sun-bleached and eroded calcium-carbonate remnants of calcareous green algae. This calcified sand is deposited from natural die off and consumption by some marine animals, such as the Caribbean sea urchin and Parrotfish. 
Plants are $3.00 ea.  

The Udotea species are calcareous fans, meaning they are composed of or contain calcium carbonate, calcium, or limestone. Because they are found in the same Family Udoteaceae as Halimeda sp., this makes them closely related and they can be treated in the same manner. The calcium content within Udotea gives them a hard fan with varying textured plates, and the plates often have lines of calcium carbonate deposits centered around the middle. Udotea usually anchor into sandy or muddy silt bottoms with a holdfast stemming from or around a single stalk.  
Plants are $3.00 ea.

Penicillus & Rhipocephalus sp. Penicillus are known as the Mermaid's Shaving Brush because of their brush or bristle-like tops. They anchor deep into sand beds by means of a very complex structure of root-like filaments. P. capitatus grows two to four inches tall with a long slender stalk, P. pyrifrmis has a shorter stalk with a flat top and grows to about four inches in height.  Price is $3.00 ea. 

Silver and Black colored body.  These fish have large eyes and like to spend there time hovering in place.  Their black tail lobes are covered with white spots.  They have two very high dorsal fins, as well as large pectoral fins, which aid their behavior.  The Bangaii is a mouth brooder that carries its eggs in it's mouth until the fry hatch.  These fish will commonly pair up and mate in the home aquarium  that they can hang underneath.  These fish a re nocturnal and do most of their feeding at night time.  These are $14.00 or 2 for 25.00.  Special Sale Limited Time Only.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up. 

The Wrasse family of fish is a large group of usually very colorful free swimming fish. These fish are powerful swimmers using their pectoral fins to propel them through the water. These fish usually have long continuous dorsal fins and are found in groups in the wild. The Wrasses are one of the few fish that will bury themselves in the sand when sleeping or during flight. Wrasses are also able to change their sex.  These are $15.00 ea.  Special Sale Limited Time Only.  
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The Blue-spotted Watchman Goby has an orange-brown body, with small blue spots on the head and pale bands on the body. They are peaceful toward other fish, but may not tolerate other Blue-spotted Watchman Gobies. They are fine for reef aquariums, and prefer an environment with plenty of hiding places and a sandy bottom to dig burrows. They are jumpers and require an aquarium with a cover to prevent them from jumping out. They are approx. 4" - 5" in.  length. These are $20.00 each.   Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.  Currently Out Of Stock

is a bright yellow fish that enjoys resting on the bottom. These fish have a high dorsal fin or spine and bright blue spots on their head, fins, and body. They are often found pairing up with Shrimp to secure their burrow. These fish are also jumpers, so precautions should be taken to secure openings at the top of the aquarium.  These small fish live around reefs or on sandy flats. Many of the Gobies are known for their burrowing behavior. These fish use burrows in the sand for safety. Some of the Goby species are known to share their burrows with Pistol Shrimp.  $12.00 ea.  Special Sale Limited Time Only.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.

 These fish have a long slender body with a long dorsal fin that extends the length of their body. They love to perch on rockwork. These fish have tons of personality. They make an excellent addition to any reef tank. Blennies are found hiding in crevices and caves at coral reefs. These fish have blunt heads and their teeth are combed, giving them the ability to scrape algae from rock surfaces, their primary food source.  $12.00 ea. Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.

Their legs are colored in brilliant blue, orange, and black. These crabs live together in the hundreds clinging to rocks and each other, then search for food during low tides. They spend most of their time as scavengers and they keep aquariums clean of detritus and waste build-up. They are algae eaters.  Hermit Crabs use abandoned shells as their home. When approached these Crabs can recoil into the shell for protection. When a Hermit Crab grows it will often seek out a new larger shell. These are $6.00 for a dozen or $.60 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.            Picture Coming Soon

The Scarlet Reef Hermit is a popular crab because of its bright red color, yellow eyes, docile, and algae diet. Most of their day is spent scurrying around the aquarium keeping it clean of algae and waste. Scarlet Hermits prefer to be kept in groups.  Currently only have 10 available.  $2.00 ea. Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.                 Picture Coming Soon

Mithrax Crab, is a very popular aquarium species. They are green in color and have flattened tips to their claws designed to pull at algae. They are algae eaters and very docile. They cling to rockwork as they forage and they move very slowly. More than one can be kept in the same tank. They are also good scavengers.  These are $5.00 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.  

The Peppermint Shrimp is a very popular shrimp because of its desire to eat nuisance anemones (Aiptasia). The body of the Peppermint shrimp is fairly transparent with red stripes that run parallel along their body. These Shrimp are very easy to care for and prefer to be kept in groups. They should be fed daily and will not harm other shrimp. Peppermint Shrimp grow very quickly and will molt regularly. They are a great addition to any tank. These are $5.00 ea or 5 for $20.00.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.  Picture Coming Soon

Also known as Snapping Shrimp, do very well in the home aquarium.  Pistol Shrimp has one claw bigger than the other, which it pulls back and then snaps together at lighting speed producing a loud sound. They use this sound to stun its prey. These shrimp are peaceful towards other aquarium inhabitants. The Pistol Shrimp may also take on a symbiotic relationship with many Goby species. They prefer lots of rockwork to hide and a sandbed in order to dig.  $6.00 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up. Picture Coming Soon 

The Blood Red Fire Shrimp are popular shrimp because of its vibrant color. These shrimp are a deep red, with white antennae and white spots on their body. These shrimp are part of the cleaner family.  Fish will come to have parasites picked from their skin.  These shrimp prefer rocks to hide. Currently only have 1. $25.00 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up. 

Cleaner Shrimp - Skunk Cleaner is one of the most popular shrimp available in the aquarium hobby. These shrimp have beautiful coloring. Their bodies are clear to yellow in color with a deep red stripe down the back, split by a white skunk stripe. They also have long white antennae. These shrimp are part of the cleaner shrimp family. Fish will come to have parasites picked from their skin. They are very peaceful and more than one can be kept in a tank.  Currently only have 3 in stock .  $22.99 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.   

Also know as Clown Shrimp.  These are beautiful shrimp that are white in color with spots of tan, blue, pink, or red. These Shrimp have a very specific diet of Starfish.  I have one mated pair - $90.00 for the pair.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.

Is a very hardy species that does well in aquariums. They are strict algae eaters so they will help keep your aquarium clean. Snail identification is based on the color, shape, and pattern of their shell. These are $6.00 for a dozen or $.60 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up. 

The Bumble Bee Snail benefits most marine reef aquariums.  They are known for their small size and distinguishing marking, they can get into small crevices and tight locations between rockwork. They clean away waste, including uneaten foods and decomposing organisms. This tiny member of the Buccinidae family also burrows into your sand bed, consumes sand-dwelling worms, and helps aerate your substrate. Keep in mind that the Bumble Bee Snail is a carnivore. If there is insufficient food, the Bumble Bee Snail may feed on other snails in your aquarium or indiscriminately consume polychaetes whether beneficial or the more troublesome bristleworm. In well-established systems, most Bumble Bee Snails do not require supplemental feeding. However, if sufficient food sources are unavailable, supplement their diet with offerings of meaty foods, including finely chopped brine or mysis shrimp and frozen meaty foods.  Currently out of Stock  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up. 

Lives in shallow water among stony corals and rocks and has a peaceful temerament. They are named after their bright red foot and by their single nonpoisonous thorn that grows from the bottom of the lip of their shell. The Red Footed Conch is a Reef Compatible omnivore and will consume aquarium detritus.  $5.00 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.

Also known as Turbo Snail,  are cone-shaped and their shells are often times covered in coralline algae. These snails are film-algae eaters and will feed on diatoms and other algaes that grow on live rock and aquarium glass. They are nocturnal and do most of their cleaning at night. These snails will continue to grow their shell over time, if the aquarium is kept at proper calcium levels.  Keep one per every two gallons.  Snail identification is based on the color, shape, and pattern of their shell.  These are $6.00 for a dozen or $.60 ea.  Please Note - These are only available for local pick up.  Currently Out of Stock

We have two different sizes. FragPod I is a round bowl that provides the right depth to glue on a SPS or stony coral, and that allows it to have room for the base to grow. FragPod II is a larger disc that has four holes around the edge, and is designed for polyps, mushrooms and corals that like to grow horizontal. Both FragPods are designed to fit onto standard 12 x 12 egg crate. This makes fragging your corals much easier by keeping the glued coral still. Once the coral is attached, you can have a frag garden in your tank. Having all of your frags together, you can make sure they are all attaching and growing. Once the coral has a good base, you can place the coral in its permanent location or keep it on the egg crate for trading and selling. We have packaged six different amounts of FragPods for individual growout needs. We have packs of 12 and 24. Each package contains half FragPod I and half FragPod II. FragPod's I & II fit on standard egg crate that is sold at many hardware stores. The 0.5 thick FragGrids will let the FragPods sit flush with the bottom of the grid. FragPods are manufactured in the U.S.A. with PVC, using an injection mold and colored dark gray. They will not leach anything into the aquarium water. Just rinse them with freshwater and glue on the coral cuttings. They will quickly be covered with coralline algae and coral growth.
The steps in using FragPods are very easy and straight forward.
1. Cut coral.
2. Glue cutting onto FragPod.
3. Place FragPod onto FragGrid.
4. Watch coral grow!

12 count packages are $4.95 ea. 
24 count packages are $8.95 ea.