{"title":"Invertebrates","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef","title":"Mexican Turbo Snail (Turbo fluctuosa) | Algae-Eating Cleanup Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMexican Turbo Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTurbo fluctuosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the heavy-equipment option for algae control in saltwater reef tanks. Bigger appetite than Astrea, Trochus, or Cerith snails — a single Mexican Turbo will mow through hair algae, film algae, and diatoms faster than a half-dozen smaller grazers. Beginner-friendly, peaceful, and reef safe. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003eNassarius\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tiger-sand-snail\"\u003eTiger Sand Snails\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater cleanup crew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Turbos are subtropical herbivores from the Sea of Cortez and Baja Mexico. They graze constantly across rock and glass, scraping off film algae, diatoms, and tougher hair algae that smaller snails can't keep up with. They self-right easily if knocked over (a big advantage over Astrea snails).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature matters more than you'd think.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Turbos are \u003cem\u003esubtropical\u003c\/em\u003e, not fully tropical — they live in 70–78°F water in the wild. Tanks running 78–82°F shorten their lifespan to 6–18 months. Cooler reef tanks (72–75°F) get 3–5 years. Many reefkeepers run Mexican Turbos as a \"consumable\" cleanup crew — they earn their keep clearing an algae bloom, then get replaced annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't let them starve.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your tank runs out of nuisance algae, supplement with dried nori or seaweed clipped to a magnet. Starvation is a more common cause of death than temperature in well-stocked, low-algae reef tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeads up on aquascaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Turbos are powerful and physically large enough to bulldoze loose frags or knock over stacked rock that isn't glued or aquastix'd in place. Secure your scape and glue your frag plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTurbo fluctuosa\u003c\/em\u003e (also seen as \u003cem\u003eTurbo fluctuosus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMexican Turbo Snail, Turban Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTank Size Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e10–30 gallons (1 per 10–20 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e~2 in shell diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e6–18 mo at 78–82°F; 3–5 yr at 72–75°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ Reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e72–78°F (cooler is better)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSalinity (SG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.023–1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH \/ dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e8.1–8.4 \/ 8–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHerbivore — hair algae, film algae, diatoms; supplement with nori\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSea of Cortez \/ Gulf of California, Baja Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef-safe community fish (clownfish, gobies, blennies, firefish, chromis), other CUC species (other snails, cleaner shrimp, Emerald Crabs), and standard reef coral mixes (LPS, SPS, soft corals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse caution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermit crabs (may kill snails for the shell — keep extra empty shells around), and tanks with loose or unglued aquascape (the snails are physically powerful and will knock things over).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pufferfish, triggers, large wrasses, and hawkfish — these will eat snails. Don't keep with predatory crabs that pry shells open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMexican Turbo vs. Other CUC Snails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Turbo (this listing):\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy-equipment grazer. Best for clearing established hair algae and diatoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/margarita-snail-margarites-pupillus-saltwater-reef-safe-algae-eating-snail\"\u003eMargarita Snail\u003c\/a\u003e: Smaller and slower; gentler grazing on rock surfaces. Won't bulldoze frags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003eNassarius Snails (Large)\u003c\/a\u003e: Sand-bed scavengers — they eat leftover meaty food and detritus, NOT algae. Run alongside Turbos for a complete crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tiger-sand-snail\"\u003eTiger Sand Snail\u003c\/a\u003e: Sand sifters that aerate the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/a\u003e — takes care of bubble algae the snails won't touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — peaceful tankmate that cleans parasites off your fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ereef nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e for nori, sinking pellets, and supplemental food when algae runs low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I buy for my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rule of thumb is one Mexican Turbo per 10–20 gallons. A 30-gallon tank with a moderate algae problem can handle 2–3; a clean 30-gallon usually only supports one without supplemental feeding. Don't overstock or they'll starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do my Mexican Turbos die in 6–9 months?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually one of two reasons: temperature or starvation. Mexican Turbos are subtropical (70–78°F), and the warm 78–82°F that most tropical reef tanks run is technically too hot for long-term care. They also need a steady supply of algae — if your tank is too clean, supplement with nori. Run cooler if possible, and keep them fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they eat my coralline algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMexican Turbos primarily target soft film algae, diatoms, and hair algae. They will graze across coralline-encrusted rock without significantly damaging it, but in tanks where soft algae is scarce, they may leave grazing trails on coralline. The trails recover quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, 100% reef safe. They won't touch corals, anemones, fish, or other inverts. The only caveat is that they're physically large — their movement can dislodge frag plugs that aren't glued down or knock over loose rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079418589403,"sku":"SW4-SW3374","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/turbosnailmexican.png?v=1777984540"},{"product_id":"mexican-red-leg-hermit-crab-clibanarius-digueti-saltwater-reef","title":"Mexican Red Leg Hermit Crab (Clibanarius digueti) | Live Saltwater Reef Cleanup Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMexican Red Leg Hermit Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eClibanarius digueti\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most cost-effective workhorses in the saltwater hobby. A scrappy, omnivorous scavenger that grazes hair algae, film algae, leftover food, detritus, and even some cyanobacteria. Beginner-friendly, peaceful in groups, and reef safe with caution. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eMexican Turbo Snails\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/a\u003e for a full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater cleanup crew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Red Legs are subtropical hermits from the Sea of Cortez and Baja Mexico. They tolerate standard tropical reef temperatures (76–78°F) without a chiller, and unlike Mexican Turbo Snails they don't suffer in warm tanks. Drip acclimate over 60–90 minutes when introducing — like all marine inverts they're sensitive to salinity and pH swings, and copper-based meds will kill them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shell rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermits grow into bigger shells over their lifetime, and if you don't provide upgrades they will \u003cem\u003ekill snails\u003c\/em\u003e to take theirs. Always keep \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 spare empty shells per hermit\u003c\/strong\u003e on hand, in graduated sizes (¼\" to 1¼\" openings, turbo\/trochus\/astrea shapes work). Drop them on the substrate so the hermits find them. This is the single most important step to keeping hermits and snails coexisting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't crowd them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermits fight over shells and food in tight quarters. Stick to roughly 1 hermit per 5 gallons of display volume; a 30-gallon reef supports about 6 Red Legs comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIodine helps with molting.\u003c\/strong\u003e They periodically shed their exoskeleton — provide trace iodine (most reef supplements have it) and don't disturb them mid-molt. The spent exoskeleton looks like a dead crab; don't toss it without a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClibanarius digueti\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMexican Red Leg, Cortez Red Leg, Red Tip Hermit, Equal-Handed Hermit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePeaceful (semi-aggressive over shells)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eYes, with shell-supply caveat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTank Size Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e10 gallons (20+ for groups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBody ~1–1.25 in; shell up to 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ Reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSalinity (SG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.023–1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH \/ dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e8.0–8.4 \/ 8–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOmnivore — algae, detritus, leftover food, some cyano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStocking Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e~1 per 5 gallons of display volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSea of Cortez \/ Gulf of California, Baja Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most reef-safe community fish (clownfish, gobies, blennies, firefish, chromis, tangs), Emerald Crabs, cleaner shrimp, and other CUC species — provided spare shells are stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse caution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snail-heavy tanks (always provide spare shells in 2–3 sizes per hermit). Multiple hermits in tight quarters will fight over shells and food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrasses (especially harlequin tuskfish, six-line, melanurus), triggers, puffers, large hawkfish, lionfish, and predatory crabs — they will all eat hermits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMexican Red Leg vs. Other Reef Hermits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMexican Red Leg (this listing):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy, aggressive grazer, eats some cyanobacteria, the cheapest reef hermit. Ideal CUC workhorse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Leg Hermit (\u003cem\u003eClibanarius tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller and more peaceful with snails, but less aggressive on algae. Best for nano tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet\/Red Reef Hermit (\u003cem\u003ePaguristes cadenati\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e The most peaceful with snails, brightest red color, but more expensive and less effective on cyano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eMexican Turbo Snail\u003c\/a\u003e — heavy-duty algae grazer (give the hermits spare shells if you stock these together)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/a\u003e — handles bubble algae the hermits won't touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/margarita-snail-margarites-pupillus-saltwater-reef-safe-algae-eating-snail\"\u003eMargarita Snail\u003c\/a\u003e — gentle reef-safe algae grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003eNassarius Snails\u003c\/a\u003e — sand-bed scavengers; eat meaty waste the hermits miss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — peaceful tankmate that picks parasites off your fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ereef nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e for sinking pellets and supplemental food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get for my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStandard cleanup-crew rule is one hermit per 5 gallons of display volume — so a 20-gallon reef supports 4 hermits, a 50-gallon supports 10. Add gradually so the existing crew acclimates and so you can monitor shell competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they kill my snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly if they run out of empty shells to grow into. Stock 2–3 spare empty shells per hermit at the start, in graduated sizes (¼\" to 1¼\" opening). Replenish whenever you see a hermit upgrade. With shells available, they leave snails alone and focus on algae and detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, with the shell caveat above. They won't touch corals, fish, or anemones. Larger hermits can occasionally bump or knock over loose frags — glue your frag plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a chiller for a reef tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Unlike Mexican Turbo Snails (which are subtropical and short-lived in warm reef tanks), Mexican Red Leg Hermits adapt well to standard tropical reef temps in the 76–78°F range and live a full 2–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079450243291,"sku":"SW4-SW3685","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/redhermitcrab.png?v=1777986415"},{"product_id":"bumble-bee-snails","title":"Bumble Bee Snails","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBumble Bee Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEngina mendicaria\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tiny but striking cleanup crew snail with bold yellow and black bands that look exactly like its namesake bee. Unlike algae-grazing snails, Bumble Bees are scavengers and micro-predators that hunt down leftover meaty food, vermetid snails, and tiny worms hiding in the rockwork. Add them to a mature reef tank with sand bed and live rock for an effective spot-cleaner. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eRed Banded Trochus\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/astrea-snail\"\u003eAstrea Snails\u003c\/a\u003e for full algae and detritus coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate. Hardy in stable reef parameters and works best in established tanks with a sand bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons or larger. Plan 1 snail per 5 to 10 gallons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78 F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.023 to 1.025, dKH 8 to 12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow drip acclimate over 60 to 90 minutes. Snails are very sensitive to salinity swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore and scavenger. Eats detritus, leftover meaty foods, small worms, and vermetid snails. Supplement with sinking pellets or thawed mysis if the tank is very clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBumble Bee Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngina mendicaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 0.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore and scavenger (detritus, meaty food, worms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, reef safe with caution near small inverts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Qty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 per 5 to 10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e reef fish, corals, anemones, and other reef-safe inverts. Excellent pairing with algae grazers like Trochus, Astrea, and Turbo snails to round out a cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e very small ornamental worms (feather dusters can sometimes be picked off), and tiny snails or hatchlings of other species. Predatory pufferfish, triggers, and large wrasses will eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eRed Banded Trochus Snails\u003c\/a\u003e for film and hair algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/astrea-snail\"\u003eAstrea Snails\u003c\/a\u003e for additional algae grazing on rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for fish parasite picking and added detritus cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more reef-safe inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it eat my feather dusters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBumble Bee Snails primarily target tiny pest worms and detritus, but they can occasionally bother very small ornamental feather dusters. Large coco-worms and full-size feather dusters are typically safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it eat algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Bumble Bees are scavengers, not algae grazers. Pair them with Trochus, Astrea, or Turbo snails for full algae coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it help with vermetid snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBumble Bees actively hunt vermetid snails (the tube-building pests that grow on rock and coral skeletons). They won't eradicate a heavy infestation overnight, but they keep populations in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan on 1 Bumble Bee per 5 to 10 gallons of established reef. A small group works better than singles because they spread out across the tank to spot-clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113371087067,"sku":"ISNBU520AA-0","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Engina-mendicaria.webp?v=1767878382"},{"product_id":"cherry-red-shrimp","title":"Shrimp - Cherry Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eCherry Red Shrimp are a vibrant, easy-to-keep freshwater species that add a pop of color and playful movement to any aquarium. These shrimp are perfect for planted and nano tanks, helping to keep your aquatic world clean while showing off their dazzling red hues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live shrimp are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for planted and nano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking red coloration adds instant visual appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, active, and fun to watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural algae grazers and tank cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to care for and breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use salt or copper medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry Red Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeocaridina davidi var. Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaptive bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae, biofilm, sinking foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNever add salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery sensitive to copper and salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese shrimp are available exclusively for local in-store pickup at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Cherry Red Shrimp thrive in stable, well-cycled tanks with plenty of plants and hiding spots. Our staff is happy to answer questions about care, compatibility, and breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live shrimp are available for in-store pickup only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan they live with fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but best with peaceful tankmates that will not eat shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre Cherry Red Shrimp easy to breed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they often breed readily in healthy, stable aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs salt safe for Cherry Red Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, never add salt. This species is highly sensitive to salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152016158939,"sku":"280102","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Sakura-Red-Cherry-Shrimp-5_1200x1200_jpg.webp?v=1768483535"},{"product_id":"purple-pincushion-urchin-salmacis-saltwater","title":"Purple Pincushion Urchin (Salmacis sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Pincushion Urchin (\u003cem\u003eSalmacis\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a living algae mower dressed in purple-banded spines. It spends all day and night methodically grazing film algae, hair algae, and leftover nuisance growth off rock and glass, and it is completely peaceful toward everything else in the tank. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e while you are here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrchins are easy keepers in an established tank with one honest requirement: enough algae to eat. Starve one and it will slowly waste; feed it and it is nearly indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger, established for at least a few months so there is real algae growth to graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Film and hair algae first. When the tank gets too clean, supplement with dried seaweed sheets clipped or rubber-banded to the rock a few times a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.023 to 1.025. Like all echinoderms it has no tolerance for swings, so acclimate slowly (a drip acclimation is ideal) and keep salinity stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure your rockwork and glue down frags. Pincushions are gentle but determined bulldozers, and they love to pick up loose frags, snail shells, and rubble to wear as hats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The short spines are not venomous, but lift it gently and never pull it off the glass; let it release on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePurple Pincushion Urchin, Purple Short Spine Urchin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSalmacis\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner, in an established tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, with caution: may carry off loose frags and bulldoze unsecured rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 in. across\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin. Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons, established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore (film algae, hair algae, seaweed sheets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe with every reef fish, coral, shrimp, and snail; it competes only with other algae grazers for food, so stock one urchin per 20 to 30 gallons of algae-growing surface. Keep it away from predators of invertebrates like large wrasses, puffers, and triggers. It plays especially well alongside a cleanup crew of snails and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/strawberry-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-saltwater\"\u003eStrawberry Conch\u003c\/a\u003e working the sand while the urchin works the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Food Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e for supplement feeding when the rocks run clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-pom-pom-gracilaria-macroalgae-saltwater\"\u003eRed Pom Pom Gracilaria\u003c\/a\u003e, live macroalgae it will happily graze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/strawberry-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-saltwater\"\u003eStrawberry Conch\u003c\/a\u003e to cover the sandbed side of the cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with one asterisk: it does not eat coral, but it will pick up and carry off anything loose, frags included. Glue your frags down and it is a model citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it wearing my frag plug as a hat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecorating is normal urchin behavior, it uses cover as camouflage and sun protection. Take it as a compliment, then glue things down better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run out of food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a very clean tank, yes. If you see the rocks looking spotless, clip in a piece of dried seaweed a few times a week and it will stay fat and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the spines dangerous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is a short-spined, non-venomous species. Handle it gently and let it release its grip on its own rather than pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152147853531,"sku":"IURPU610AA-0","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/8499b0d0-24b5-11ee-8aeb-ed9eea25e8ca.webp?v=1768488119"},{"product_id":"astrea-snail-conehead-algae-eater","title":"Astrea Snail","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAstrea Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAstraea tecta\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the best hair-algae grazers you can add to a reef cleanup crew. Their pyramid-shaped shell hides a hungry herbivore that spends the day mowing film algae, hair algae, and diatoms off rock and glass. Astrea are 100 percent reef safe and pair beautifully with other cleanup crew like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eRed Banded Trochus Snails\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eother saltwater inverts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner. Hardy in stable reef parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons or larger. Plan 1 snail per 5 to 10 gallons of established reef rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78 F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.023 to 1.025, dKH 8 to 12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow drip acclimate over 60 to 90 minutes. Snails are extremely sensitive to salinity changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Film algae, hair algae, and diatoms. Supplement with sinking algae wafers or nori only if the tank runs out of natural algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astrea cannot right themselves if flipped onto their back. Check the tank daily and turn over any upside-down snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAstrea Snail (Astrea Conehead Snail)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstraea tecta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribbean and Western Atlantic reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 to 1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore (hair algae, film, diatoms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, 100% reef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Qty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 per 5 to 10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e all reef fish, corals, anemones, peaceful shrimp, and other reef-safe inverts. Excellent partner for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eTrochus snails\u003c\/a\u003e (which graze the rocks Astrea can't easily reach).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e aggressive hermit crabs that may attack the snail for its shell, and predatory wrasses or pufferfish that eat snails. Position powerheads carefully so flipped snails don't end up under intakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eRed Banded Trochus Snails\u003c\/a\u003e for grazers that can right themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-red-leg-hermit-crab-clibanarius-digueti-saltwater-reef\"\u003eMexican Red Leg Hermit Crab\u003c\/a\u003e for substrate cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/a\u003e for bubble algae control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for parasite picking and added activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Astrea and Trochus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are reef-safe algae grazers, but Astrea are smaller, prefer rockwork, and cannot right themselves if flipped. Trochus are larger, more flat-surface focused, and self-right. Most reefs benefit from a mix of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan on 1 Astrea per 5 to 10 gallons. Lighter stocking is fine if you already have other algae grazers in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it touch my corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Astrea snails are strict herbivores and will not damage corals, anemones, or clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy snail is upside down, is it dead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProbably not. Gently flip it back over with tongs. Astrea fall off rocks routinely and need help getting back up. Check the tank once a day and reset any flipped snails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48228116562139,"sku":"1570049","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_e7fc8357-dd35-4db0-9398-0b83714df7ce.png?v=1770408245"},{"product_id":"emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef","title":"Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) | Live Saltwater Reef Cleanup Crew, Bubble Algae Eater","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMithraculus sculptus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the saltwater hobby's go-to natural predator of \u003cstrong\u003ebubble algae\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eValonia\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eVentricaria\u003c\/em\u003e) — one of the few invertebrates that will actually eat the bubbles whole rather than popping them and spreading them. Hardy, beginner-friendly, and reef safe with caution, a single Emerald Crab is a worthwhile addition to most 20+ gallon reef tanks. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e or stock up on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ereef nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e while you're here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald Crabs are nocturnal Caribbean reef crabs that hide in rockwork during the day and forage at night. They acclimate easily and tolerate a normal reef parameter range, but — like all marine inverts — they are \u003cstrong\u003eextremely sensitive to copper-based medications\u003c\/strong\u003e and parameter swings. Drip acclimate over 60–90 minutes when introducing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single most important rule: \u003cstrong\u003ekeep them well-fed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hungry Emerald is a problem Emerald — large or starved specimens will pick at LPS, zoanthids, sleeping fish, or small shrimp at night. A well-fed crab focused on bubble algae and detritus is the textbook reef-safe-with-caution citizen. If your tank is clean of bubble algae and other nuisance algae, supplement with sinking pellets, dried nori, mysis shrimp, or any leftover meaty food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMithraculus sculptus\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eMithrax sculptus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEmerald Crab, Green Mithrax Crab, Green Clinging Crab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePeaceful (when fed); Semi-aggressive when hungry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWith caution — keep well-fed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTank Size Minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e10 gallons (20+ gal preferred for reef setups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e~2–2.5 in carapace width (occasionally larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2–4 years in captivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ Reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSalinity (SG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.023–1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH \/ dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e8.1–8.4 \/ 8–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOmnivore — bubble algae, hair algae, detritus, leftover meaty foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCaribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, tropical western Atlantic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStocking Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e~1 per 20–30 gallons of reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most reef-safe fish (clownfish, gobies, blennies, firefish, chromis), other CUC species at reasonable density (snails, cleaner shrimp), and the standard mix of LPS, SPS, and soft corals — provided the crab is well-fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse caution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple Emerald Crabs in a small tank (food competition can lead to squabbles — stock 1 per 20–30 gallons), small ornamental shrimp, very small or sleeping fish, and tanks with delicate LPS or zoanthid colonies if the crab is large or under-fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawkfish, puffers, triggers, large wrasses, and groupers — these will all happily eat an Emerald Crab. Other large predatory crabs are also a bad mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/margarita-snail-margarites-pupillus-saltwater-reef-safe-algae-eating-snail\"\u003eMargarita Snail\u003c\/a\u003e — round out your reef cleanup crew with reef-safe algae-eating snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003eNassarius Snails (Large)\u003c\/a\u003e — sand bed cleaners that handle leftover food the crab misses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tiger-sand-snail\"\u003eTiger Sand Snail\u003c\/a\u003e — sand sifters keep the bottom layer aerated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — a peaceful tankmate that eats parasites off your fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003enutrition \u0026amp; foods\u003c\/a\u003e — sinking pellets, dried nori, mysis, and frozen options to keep your crab fed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really eat bubble algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Emerald Crabs are the hobby's most reliable invertebrate predator of \u003cem\u003eValonia\u003c\/em\u003e bubble algae. They puncture the bubble at the base and consume the contents, which keeps reproductive cells contained instead of spreading them across the tank like manual popping does. One crab won't single-handedly clear a heavy infestation overnight, but it will steadily reduce the population alongside good husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReef safe with caution. Most stay well-behaved when fed, but large, hungry, or older specimens can opportunistically pick at LPS or zoanthids, or grab a small fish at night. The fix is simple: keep them fed. If your tank runs out of nuisance algae and you're not adding supplemental food, expect them to start exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many can I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout one per 20–30 gallons of reef. Multiple Emeralds in a small tank get aggressive over food and territory. A single crab handles bubble algae duty for most home reefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I acclimate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrip acclimate over 60–90 minutes — marine inverts are sensitive to salinity and pH swings. Float the bag for 15 minutes to match temperature, then drip-acclimate to your tank water. Never expose to copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48252395356379,"sku":"SW4-SW0110","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/emeraldcrab_77940ae9-037d-44a4-8903-4d22c23545e2.png?v=1777984493"},{"product_id":"peppermint-shrimp-1","title":"Peppermint Shrimp","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Peppermint Shrimp is a peaceful and beneficial saltwater invertebrate, well known for its scavenging behavior and ability to help control nuisance pests in marine aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e This hardy shrimp is active, reef-friendly, and a great addition to both beginner and experienced saltwater systems.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live invertebrates are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReef-safe and peaceful invertebrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKnown to help control Aiptasia anemones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardy and adaptable to most established systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive scavenger that assists with tank cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with most community saltwater fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeppermint Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLysmata wurdemanni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\nThis invertebrate is available exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003elocal in-store pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Peppermint Shrimp require stable salinity and proper acclimation. Drip acclimation is strongly recommended. Our staff is happy to assist with compatibility and care questions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live invertebrates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live invertebrates are available for in-store pickup only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this shrimp reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Peppermint Shrimp are considered reef safe and do not harm corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill this shrimp eat Aiptasia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany Peppermint Shrimp will consume Aiptasia, but results can vary between individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48252401352923,"sku":"SW4-SW0116","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/PeppermintShrimp_2000x2000_crop_center_png.webp?v=1771063970"},{"product_id":"assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Shrimp - Assorted Dwarf Neocaridina","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eAssorted Dwarf Neocaridina Shrimp bring a splash of color and endless activity to freshwater aquariums. These hardy, peaceful shrimp are perfect for planted tanks and community setups where they help keep things clean while adding vibrant personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Live shrimp are not shipped and must be picked up in person at our physical location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for planted and nano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, active, and fun to watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural algae grazers and tank cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in a variety of colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to care for and breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use salt or copper medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssorted Dwarf Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaptive bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae, biofilm, sinking foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNever add salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery sensitive to copper and salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese shrimp are available exclusively for local in-store pickup at our Lawrenceville, Georgia location. Dwarf Neocaridina thrive in stable, well-cycled tanks with plenty of plants and hiding spots. Our staff is happy to answer questions about care, compatibility, and breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, all live shrimp are available for in-store pickup only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan they live with fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but best with peaceful tankmates that will not eat shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre these shrimp easy to breed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they often breed readily in healthy, stable aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs salt safe for Neocaridina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, never add salt. This species is highly sensitive to salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48297819635931,"sku":"FW1-F3815","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_9fbf1f0d-6bd9-40c8-9249-fe851ea76953.jpg?v=1771946225"},{"product_id":"tiger-sand-snail","title":"Tiger Sand Snail","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eIn-store pickup only at Squeaky's Aquatics, Lawrenceville GA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eGive your aquarium a cleaning crew with personality—the Tiger Sand Snail! These energetic sand sifters help keep your substrate fresh, breaking down leftover food and detritus while adding a dash of natural beauty. Perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists, Tiger Sand Snails are peaceful, hardy, and a great fit for community tanks. All snails are carefully quarantined for health and success, so you can add them to your tank with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; margin: auto; border-collapse: collapse; height: 190px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"caption-side: top; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6315%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.0107%; height: 19px;\"\u003eRestockable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTiger Sand Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eNassarius sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eUp to 1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003ePeaceful, active, sand-sifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e10 gallons or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScavenger; detritus, leftover food, sinking pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003epH 7.5–8.4, temp 72–78°F, brackish or saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eRequires saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre Tiger Sand Snails reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes! They are safe for reef tanks and will not harm corals or other invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo they burrow in the sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely! Tiger Sand Snails love to burrow and help aerate your substrate, keeping it clean and healthy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48327277248731,"sku":"AAA0004-1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_4aadef6e-1adc-42ec-9914-1a4df0fe6ce1.png?v=1772806171"},{"product_id":"red-banded-trochus-snails","title":"Red Banded Trochus Snails","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Banded Trochus Snails\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTrochus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) are one of the hardest-working cleanup crew snails for any reef tank. Their conical shells are wrapped in distinctive red banding, and they spend their day grazing film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria off glass, rock, and equipment. Trochus are reef safe, fully herbivorous, and unlike many snails, they can right themselves if knocked upside down. Pair them with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eother reef cleanup crew\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the system spotless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner. Hardy and forgiving once acclimated to stable salinity and temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons or larger. Plan 1 snail per 5 to 10 gallons of established reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 78 F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, specific gravity 1.023 to 1.025, dKH 8 to 12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow drip acclimate over 60 to 90 minutes. Snails are very sensitive to salinity swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria on rock and glass. Supplement with sinking algae wafers or nori if the tank runs out of algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRed Banded Trochus Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTrochus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 to 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore (film algae, diatoms, cyano)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, 100% reef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Qty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 per 5 to 10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e all reef fish, corals, anemones, shrimp, hermit crabs, and other reef-safe inverts. Plays well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and other peaceful cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution with:\u003c\/strong\u003e aggressive hermit crabs (especially blue legs) that may attack the snail for its shell, and predatory wrasses or pufferfish that eat snails. Be careful with strong powerheads, snails can wander in front of an intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-red-leg-hermit-crab-clibanarius-digueti-saltwater-reef\"\u003eMexican Red Leg Hermit Crab\u003c\/a\u003e for substrate and bubble-algae cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/a\u003e for bubble algae control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/margarita-snail-margarites-pupillus-saltwater-reef-safe-algae-eating-snail\"\u003eMargarita Snails\u003c\/a\u003e as additional algae grazers (cooler-water snail).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock collection\u003c\/a\u003e for reef-safe fish, corals, and inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan on 1 trochus per 5 to 10 gallons of established reef. Start on the lighter side and add more if you still see film algae build-up after a couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it eat coraline algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Trochus snails graze film and nuisance algae, not the coraline that gives reef rock its pink and purple color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my snail upside down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrochus can flip themselves back upright, which is one of their best traits as a reef snail. If a snail stays on its back for hours, gently right it and check that the water parameters are stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it reproduce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrochus can spawn in reef tanks. Most eggs and larvae are eaten by filter feeders and corals, but you may occasionally find tiny new snails growing in the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48335419048155,"sku":"SW4-SW0024","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_3d4cf511-183a-44f0-85e3-4e012e41227a.jpg?v=1773075229"},{"product_id":"nassarius-snails-large","title":"Nassarius Snails - Large","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Nassarius Snails are excellent sand-sifters that help keep your aquarium clean. These large, active snails quickly bury themselves in the sand and emerge to scavenge for leftover food and detritus. Perfect for saltwater tanks, they promote a healthy substrate and are reef-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Add these hard-working snails to your clean-up crew for a thriving, balanced aquarium!\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:center; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.6315%; font-weight:bold; height:19.5938px;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:66.0107%; height:19.5938px;\"\u003eNassarius Snail (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold; height:19.5938px;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003eIn Stock\/Restockable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold; height:19.5938px;\"\u003ePickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold; height:19.5938px;\"\u003eTank Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold; height:19.5938px;\"\u003eRole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003eSand-sifter, scavenger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:bold; height:19.5938px;\"\u003eReef-Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height:19.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2 whitespace-pre-line last:mb-0\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I order these for shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A: No, these snails are available for in-store pickup only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are Nassarius Snails safe for reef tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A: Yes, they are reef-safe and great for clean-up crews.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48342100181211,"sku":"SW4-SW0473","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/NassariusSnail_jpg.webp?v=1767878559"},{"product_id":"tiger-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-bellulus-saltwater","title":"Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger Pistol Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eAlpheus bellulus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, reef-safe invertebrate best known for two things: the loud snap of its oversized claw and its remarkable friendship with shrimp gobies. Boldly banded in rust-orange and cream, it spends its days excavating and maintaining a burrow in the sand, often sharing that burrow with a partner goby that acts as its lookout. It is one of the most fascinating and low-maintenance additions you can make to an established reef. Care level: beginner. Temperament: peaceful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003emarine fish\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eThe Goby Partnership\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Pistol Shrimp form a classic symbiotic pair with shrimp gobies (also called watchman gobies). The shrimp is nearly blind, so it digs and defends a shared burrow while keeping one antenna on the goby. The goby perches at the entrance and watches for danger, flicking its tail to warn the shrimp when a predator is near. Pairing the two is one of the most rewarding sights in a reef tank. Genuine partner species we stock include the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hifin-banded-goby-stonogobiops-nematodes-saltwater\"\u003eHiFin Banded Goby\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/false-yellow-watchman-goby-cryptocentrus-cinctus-saltwater\"\u003eYellow Watchman Goby\u003c\/a\u003e. Note that firefish and most other gobies do not form this bond, only true shrimp gobies do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrimp is undemanding as long as it has a deep sand bed to burrow in and stable reef water. The snapping claw produces a sharp popping sound, which is normal and harmless. It is fully reef safe and will not harm corals; it simply rearranges sand and rubble around its den.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep sand bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e provide at least a couple inches of sand plus rubble or small rock for burrow support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished reef:\u003c\/strong\u003e best added to a mature tank with stable parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e safe with corals; will not bother fish. May defend its burrow from other bottom inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e omnivore and scavenger; feeds on detritus and leftovers, supplemented with sinking meaty foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlpheus bellulus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTiger Pistol Shrimp, Tiger Snapping Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.023 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef safe and peaceful toward fish and corals. Its ideal companion is a shrimp goby, with which it will share a burrow. Keep only one pistol shrimp per tank unless the aquarium is large, as they can be territorial toward their own kind and other burrowing shrimp. Small ornamental shrimp are generally safe, but very tiny inverts near the burrow may occasionally be at risk. Browse compatible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater tank mates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-peewee-1-5mm-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Marine PeeWee Slow-Sinking Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e that reach the sand bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eSFBB Freeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for a meaty treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-marine-krill-flakes\"\u003eXtreme Marine Krill Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e to supplement the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hifin-banded-goby-stonogobiops-nematodes-saltwater\"\u003eHiFin Banded Goby\u003c\/a\u003e for the full symbiosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for reef upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the snapping sound a problem?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The snap is how the shrimp stuns prey and communicates. It is loud but harmless to your tank and its inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a goby?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but a shrimp goby partner makes for a fascinating display and helps the shrimp feel secure. The two are not dependent on each other to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It will not harm corals. It only moves sand and rubble while tending its burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hurt my fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is peaceful and stays near its burrow. It poses no threat to fish or corals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354464858331,"sku":"SW4-SW0422","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_080e4577-8e88-4968-8699-ac06ce97f1fc.png?v=1773323084"},{"product_id":"bumblebee-pagoda-snail-brotia-pagodula","title":"Bumblebee Pagoda Snail (Brotia pagodula) | Live Freshwater Invertebrate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Bumblebee Pagoda Snail (Brotia pagodula) is a striking freshwater grazer with a tall, conical pagoda-spired shell ringed in dark and pale bands — the \"bumblebee\" patterning that gives the species its trade name. They cruise across rocks, driftwood, and substrate eating biofilm, soft algae, and detritus, and they're equally at home in community planted tanks, biotopes, and harder-water Asian setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates or freshwater livestock? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection or the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish \u0026amp; Livestock\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Quick-Look\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumblebee Pagoda Snail\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brotia pagodula\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches (shell length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 years with stable parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e GH 8–14, KH 4–8 (hard, alkaline preferred for shell health)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner–Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — strict herbivore\/detritivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBumblebee Pagodas thrive in mature tanks with established biofilm, smooth rockwork, driftwood, and a sand or fine-gravel substrate (rough gravel can chip the long pagoda spires). Hard, alkaline water is the single most important parameter — soft, acidic water erodes their shells over time. Crushed coral or aragonite in the substrate or filter helps buffer KH and supplies dissolved calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eExcellent tank mates: peaceful community fish (rasboras, tetras, danios, peaceful gouramis), shrimp (Neocaridina, Caridina), and other non-aggressive snails like Nerites and Mystery snails. Avoid \u003cstrong\u003eassassin snails (Anentome helena), loaches (yoyo, clown, hillstream), pufferfish, and large cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e — all will hunt or chew on snail flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePrimarily a biofilm and soft-algae grazer in the wild. In aquaria they accept a wide menu:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSoft algae and biofilm growing on rocks, glass, and wood (their favorite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlanched vegetables — zucchini, spinach, kale, green beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSinking algae wafers, calcium-rich snail food\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLeftover sinking pellets and protein flakes (in moderation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCuttlebone or crushed-coral chunks for supplemental calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFeed only what they finish in 12–24 hours and remove rotting veg promptly. Calcium availability is critical — without it, shell pitting and erosion follow within months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eAcclimation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDrip-acclimate slowly over 60–90 minutes. Snails are extra sensitive to sudden changes in pH, KH, and temperature. Confirm 0 ammonia \/ 0 nitrite, hard alkaline water, and stable temperature before introducing. Use a Seachem Prime conditioner on every water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBumblebee Pagoda Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBrotia pagodula\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia (commercially farmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHerbivore\/detritivore — biofilm, algae, blanched veg, calcium foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater (tropical, hard, slightly alkaline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eN\/A — freshwater species\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes — they ignore healthy plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish-food\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae wafers \u0026amp; sinking snail\/invert pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — round out the diet beyond biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-treatments\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeachem Prime \u0026amp; water conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e — stable parameters protect shell integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrushed coral or aragonite — buffer KH and supply calcium for shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCuttlebone — drop a piece in the tank for calcium grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther freshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e — pair with peaceful community fish and shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they eat my plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Bumblebee Pagodas are biofilm and detritus grazers. They'll graze rotting plant leaves but ignore healthy growth — they're a great cleanup-crew option for planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they overrun my tank like other snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlikely. Pagoda snails reproduce slowly and many keepers see only one or two new snails per year, if any — nothing like the population explosion of bladder or trumpet snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is hard water so important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shell is calcium carbonate. Soft, acidic water dissolves shell over months, leaving pits and weak spots that eventually fail. Keep KH 4–8 and add a calcium source for healthy shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can't I keep them with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnything that eats snails: assassin snails, loaches (yoyo, clown, hillstream), pufferfish, larger cichlids. Bettas, gouramis, and tetras are all fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I tell if a Pagoda is healthy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActive foot, fully extended tentacles, and a clean shell tip without pitting. They retract when handled — that's normal. A snail that doesn't move for 24+ hours and gives off odor when picked up is failing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48518188171483,"sku":"FW1-F8973","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_ca1afd86-8d58-4429-af22-01cdb8b2aadb.jpg?v=1774634172"},{"product_id":"scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater","title":"Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eLysmata amboinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the workhorse of the saltwater cleanup crew and one of the few invertebrates your fish will actively line up for. It sets up a cleaning station on the rock work, waves its long white antennae to advertise, and picks parasites, dead tissue, and debris off any fish that poses for it. Care level is beginner-friendly, temperament is peaceful, and it is fully reef safe, so it earns a place in almost any marine system from a modest reef to a large FOWLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\"\u003einvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e, or see what else is in the display tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum for a single shrimp, 30 gallons or more for a pair. It needs mature live rock with caves and overhangs to claim as a cleaning station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation is the whole game:\u003c\/strong\u003e shrimp are far less tolerant of salinity and pH swings than fish. Drip acclimate slowly over 1 to 2 hours. Rushing this step is the single most common reason a cleaner shrimp does not make it through week one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper will kill it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleaner shrimp are extremely sensitive to copper-based medication. Never dose copper in a tank holding shrimp, and treat sick fish in a separate quarantine tank instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore and scavenger. It will find plenty on its own in an established tank, but feed meaty frozen foods 2 to 3 times a week to keep it in condition. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-marine-cuisine-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Marine Cuisine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-formula-one\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Formula One\u003c\/a\u003e are both good choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds its shell as it grows and leaves behind a translucent, perfectly shrimp-shaped empty husk. Leave it in the tank, the shrimp will eat it back for calcium. Stable alkalinity and trace elements support clean molts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one, or keep two and let them pair. They are simultaneous hermaphrodites, so any two individuals can bond and they are usually peaceful together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable is more important than perfect. Keep parameters steady with regular water changes and verify with a kit from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoosing a Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock this shrimp in four sizes. All four are the same species and the same care, the difference is simply how grown out the animal is when you take it home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;width:30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBest value. Settles in quickly and grows fast, but needs a calmer tank while it finds its feet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eThe middle ground most reefers pick. Hardy enough for a normal community and already cleaning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNear full size, immediate visual impact, and confident enough to work bigger fish right away.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFully grown showpiece. The safest option for a busy tank with larger tank mates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Pacific Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLysmata amboinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Adult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, scavenger, cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.023 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 to 12 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 to 4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific and Red Sea reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully reef safe. It will not touch corals, clams, or anemones, and it coexists with other peaceful inverts. The only real question is whether your \u003cem\u003efish\u003c\/em\u003e see it as a cleaner or as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e are the peaceful reef fish that will happily queue up at its cleaning station:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocellaris-clownfish-amphiprion-ocellaris-saltwater\"\u003eOcellaris Clownfish (\u003cem\u003eAmphiprion ocellaris\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-green-chromis-chromis-viridis-saltwater\"\u003eBlue Green Chromis (\u003cem\u003eChromis viridis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/banggai-cardinal-pterapogon-kaudernii-saltwater-reef\"\u003eBanggai Cardinal (\u003cem\u003ePterapogon kaudernii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/purple-tang-zebrasoma-xanthurum-saltwater\"\u003ePurple Tang (\u003cem\u003eZebrasoma xanthurum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/firefish-goby-nemateleotris-magnifica-saltwater\"\u003eFirefish Goby (\u003cem\u003eNemateleotris magnifica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/yellowhead-jawfish-opistognathus-aurifrons-saltwater\"\u003eYellowhead Jawfish (\u003cem\u003eOpistognathus aurifrons\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e anything that eats shrimp in the wild. Triggers, hawkfish, lionfish, groupers, large predatory wrasses, and aggressive crabs will all treat a cleaner shrimp as food. If your tank has one of those, skip this shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-marine-cuisine-cube-3-5oz\"\u003eSFBB Marine Cuisine Cube 3.5oz\u003c\/a\u003e, meaty frozen variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-formula-one\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Frozen Formula One\u003c\/a\u003e for protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-marine-s\"\u003eHikari Marine-S\u003c\/a\u003e, sinking pellets it will scavenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/boyd-vitachem-marine-liquid-vitamin-saltwater\"\u003eBoyd Vitachem Marine\u003c\/a\u003e to soak foods and support new arrivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish eat the cleaner shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost reef-safe community fish will not, and many will actively seek it out for cleaning. Avoid housing it with hawkfish, lionfish, triggers, groupers, or large predatory wrasses, which will see it as food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI found a dead shrimp on the sand, but my shrimp is still alive. What happened?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou found a molt, not a body. The empty shell is translucent and hollow and looks alarmingly complete. Leave it in the tank and the shrimp will eat it back for calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use copper medication with cleaner shrimp in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Copper is lethal to shrimp and other invertebrates, and it lingers in rock and sand long after dosing. Treat affected fish in a separate quarantine tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many can I keep together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne is fine, and two will usually pair up and stay peaceful. They are simultaneous hermaphrodites, so you do not need to sex them. Beyond a pair, give them a larger tank and plenty of separate rock work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium suits most tanks. Go Large or X-Large if your display already has bigger or bolder fish, and Small if your tank is calm and you do not mind growing it out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48843960385755,"sku":"ISHCL300AA-4","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48843960418523,"sku":"ISHCL300AA-6","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48843960451291,"sku":"ISHCL300AA-7","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":48843960484059,"sku":"SW4-SW0359","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/scaletcleaner.png?v=1777986647"},{"product_id":"candy-cane-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-randalli-saltwater","title":"Candy Cane Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus randalli)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Candy Cane Pistol Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eAlpheus randalli\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as the Randall's or Red-Banded Pistol Shrimp, is a striking little reef-safe invertebrate wrapped in bold red and white candy-cane bands. Famous for the loud snap of its oversized claw, it spends its days excavating burrows through the sand and rubble. Its claim to fame is the charming symbiotic partnership it forms with watchman and shrimp gobies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a shrimp goby below, or browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\"\u003esaltwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003ereef livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbiotic pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild and in the aquarium, this pistol shrimp teams up with a shrimp goby. The nearly blind shrimp digs and maintains a shared burrow while the sharp-eyed goby stands guard and signals danger. A bonded pair is one of the most rewarding behaviors you can watch in a reef tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not bother corals, clams, or other sessile invertebrates. As it forages it cleans up leftover food and detritus from the sand bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a deep sand bed with plenty of live rock and rubble to burrow under. A mature tank with established microfauna suits it best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe snap:\u003c\/strong\u003e The oversized claw snaps to stun prey and warn off threats. It is harmless to people and tankmates, though the click can be surprisingly loud against the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e An opportunistic scavenger. Offer sinking pellets, mysis, and other small meaty foods, and it will happily clean up what drifts down to the sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold stable reef parameters: temperature 72 to 78°F, pH 8.1 to 8.4, salinity 1.023 to 1.025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCandy Cane \/ Randall's Pistol Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlpheus randalli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eScavenger \/ carnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.023 to 1.025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest partner:\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs naturally with watchman and shrimp gobies for the classic goby-and-shrimp burrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e coexists peacefully with corals, clams, snails, and other ornamental invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid large predatory fish, hawkfish, and aggressive wrasses that may hunt small shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it a goby partner: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/false-yellow-watchman-goby-cryptocentrus-cinctus-saltwater\"\u003eFalse Yellow Watchman Goby\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hifin-banded-goby-stonogobiops-nematodes-saltwater\"\u003eHiFin Banded Goby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking pellets and frozen mysis for easy target feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pistol shrimp hurt my fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is peaceful and uses its snapping claw for digging and defense, not for hunting tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to keep it with a goby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it does fine on its own, but a watchman or shrimp goby pairing is the real show and is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the snapping noise a problem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may hear occasional clicks, especially after lights out. It is completely normal and harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It will not harm corals or other invertebrates and actually helps keep the sand bed clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573390880987,"sku":"SW4-SW0764","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c16bef95-482c-4f79-aafa-604e4c0f0cb9.png?v=1775563844"},{"product_id":"white-hercules-snail-brotia-herculea-freshwater","title":"White Hercules Snail (Brotia herculea) - Algae Eater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Hercules Snail (\u003cem\u003eBrotia herculea\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the largest freshwater snails available in the aquarium hobby. Known for their striking elongated spiral shells and peaceful demeanor, these Thai natives make excellent algae eaters and substrate cleaners. Hardy and beginner-friendly, Hercules Snails are a low-maintenance addition to any community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–82°F (20–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 dGH (prefers moderately hard, calcium-rich water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — grazes on algae, biofilm, and detritus; supplement with algae wafers, blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach), and calcium-rich foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — completely harmless to fish and plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 inches (shell length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — avoid copper-based medications and fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWhite Hercules Snail, Hercules Club Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrotia herculea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSnail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThailand \/ Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Hercules Snails are completely peaceful and make great additions to community tanks. Their large size makes them less likely to be bothered by fish compared to smaller snail species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetras, rasboras, corydoras, plecos, guppies, peaceful cichlids, shrimp, and other snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pufferfish, large cichlids, assassin snails, and crayfish — these will attack or eat snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill fish eat my Hercules Snail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir large adult size protects them from most fish. However, avoid keeping them with pufferfish or large aggressive cichlids that actively hunt snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Hercules Snails safe with live plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They primarily eat algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter — they do not typically damage healthy live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need calcium supplements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerately hard water (8+ dGH) with adequate calcium supports healthy shell growth. You can supplement with cuttlebone, crushed coral, or calcium-enriched foods if your water is soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Hercules Snails can I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne snail per 10 gallons is a good guideline. They produce moderate bioload for a snail due to their large size, so avoid overstocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573427056859,"sku":"FW1-F9154","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_e2e2e1af-43d8-4d56-8f24-67c6da8f622c.png?v=1775564759"},{"product_id":"rili-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-freshwater","title":"Rili Red Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) — Grade A | Freshwater Invertebrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Rili Red Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking color morph of the popular cherry shrimp, featuring a translucent midsection flanked by vibrant red on the head and tail. These hardy, beginner-friendly freshwater invertebrates make excellent algae grazers and cleanup crew members for planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80°F (18–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, and quality shrimp pellets or wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — completely non-aggressive and safe with all tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 inches (3.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — avoid copper-based medications and fertilizers containing copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRili Red Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTaiwan \/ Captive Bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRili Red Shrimp are peaceful and do best in species-only tanks or with small, non-aggressive tank mates. Many fish will prey on dwarf shrimp, so choose companions carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other Neocaridina shrimp, snails, small rasboras, otocinclus, pygmy corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bettas, cichlids, gouramis, angelfish, and any fish large enough to eat them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill fish eat Rili Red Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — most fish will prey on dwarf shrimp. Keep them with small, peaceful species or in a dedicated shrimp tank with plenty of hiding spots like moss and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe with copper-based medications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Neocaridina shrimp are highly sensitive to copper. Always check medication and fertilizer labels before dosing a tank with shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Rili Red Shrimp should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with at least 6–10 to establish a comfortable colony. They are social animals and thrive in groups. A 10-gallon tank can comfortably support 30–50 shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Neocaridina shrimp breed readily in stable, well-maintained tanks. Females carry eggs for about 30 days before releasing fully formed shrimplets. No special setup is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573439508699,"sku":"FW1-F6291","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_14eb54c0-4333-4b0b-b885-747a5709cb42.png?v=1775565034"},{"product_id":"blue-diamond-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-freshwater","title":"Blue Diamond Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) — Grade A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Diamond Shrimp (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking, deep-blue color morph of the popular cherry shrimp family. Prized for their vivid sapphire coloring and peaceful nature, these hardy freshwater invertebrates are perfect for beginners and make exceptional algae grazers and cleanup crew members in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80°F (18–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, and quality shrimp pellets or wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — completely non-aggressive and safe with all tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 inches (3.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — avoid copper-based medications and fertilizers containing copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue Diamond Shrimp, Blue Neocaridina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTaiwan \/ Captive Bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Diamond Shrimp are peaceful and thrive in species-only tanks or alongside small, non-aggressive tank mates. Most fish will prey on dwarf shrimp, so choose companions carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other Neocaridina shrimp, snails, small rasboras, otocinclus, pygmy corydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bettas, cichlids, gouramis, angelfish, and any fish large enough to eat them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep their blue color vibrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide a dark substrate, varied diet rich in carotenoids and spirulina, and stable water parameters. Selective breeding over generations also intensifies color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Blue Diamond Shrimp with other Neocaridina colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can house them together, but they will interbreed and offspring may revert to wild-type brown coloring over several generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with at least 6–10 to establish a comfortable colony. A 10-gallon tank can support 30–50 shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Neocaridina shrimp breed readily in stable, well-maintained tanks. Females carry eggs for about 30 days before releasing fully formed shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573445963995,"sku":"FW1-F7557","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_bfee9598-948c-4477-a65e-d63692be9b3b.png?v=1775565267"},{"product_id":"chaetomorpha-macro-algae-chaetomorpha-linum-saltwater-refugium","title":"Chaetomorpha Macro Algae (Chaetomorpha linum) | Live Saltwater Refugium Algae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaetomorpha Macro Algae\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha linum\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly called \"chaeto,\" is a hardy, fast-growing marine macroalgae prized by reef keepers for its ability to absorb nitrates and phosphates from saltwater aquariums. Tumbled in a refugium under good light, a clump of chaeto becomes a natural nutrient sponge and a thriving habitat for copepods, amphipods, and other beneficial microfauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater aquarium supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to keep your reef stable, clean, and full of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Chaeto in Your Refugium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate \u0026amp; phosphate export\u003c\/strong\u003e — pulls dissolved nutrients out of the water column as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopepod safe haven\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tangled fronds shelter pods, breeding food for mandarins, wrasses, and corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo sand bed needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike most macros, chaeto is non-rooted and tumbles freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef-safe and pest-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — does not go sexual or release spores like Caulerpa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — simply pull off a handful when it overgrows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e refugium, sump, or display with low flow that keeps the ball gently tumbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a basic refugium light (full-spectrum, 6500K, or red\/blue grow LED) for 8–24 hours daily. Reverse photoperiod with the display tank is ideal for pH stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, indirect — enough to keep the clump moving slowly without shredding it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 specific gravity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvest a handful every 1–4 weeks once it fills the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eChaetomorpha, Chaeto, Spaghetti Algae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha linum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eCladophoraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003ePhotosynthetic — feeds on dissolved nitrate \u0026amp; phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eTropical \u0026amp; subtropical seas worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eRefugium-style full-spectrum or red\/blue LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eLow to moderate (gentle tumble)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px;\"\u003eSaltwater (Marine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe. Will not be eaten by most reef fish. Tangs, foxfaces, rabbitfish, and some angels may pick at it — fine in a refugium where the algae is protected. Provides excellent habitat for amphipods and copepods, which become live food for mandarins, scooter blennies, and corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003eBulldawg Copepod Mix\u003c\/a\u003e — seed your fuge with live pods that breed in the chaeto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-elite-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice Elite Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e — feed the pods, feed the reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/saltwater-refractometer-hard-case-atc-salinity-tester\"\u003eSaltwater Refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e — keep salinity dialed in for healthy macro growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-no3-po4-eliminator-reef-nutrient-reducer\"\u003eReef Juice NO3 \u0026amp; PO4 Eliminator\u003c\/a\u003e — pair with chaeto for tougher nutrient cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eBrowse all saltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is each variant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall Clump fits in your hand; Tennis Ball is roughly fist-sized; Large Clump is a generous softball-sized portion ready to seed a medium refugium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special light?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny refugium-grade full-spectrum or red\/blue grow LED works. Common picks are dedicated refugium pucks or 6500K shop bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill chaeto go sexual like Caulerpa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — that's one of its biggest advantages. Chaeto stays vegetative and won't crash your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhenever it fills more than half the refugium space, pull off a handful. Removing chaeto exports nutrients out of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small Clump","offer_id":48609574715611,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tennis Ball","offer_id":48609574748379,"sku":"ACCHAETOTB5P","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Clump","offer_id":48609576419547,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/49515828_2234651896786990_765786754706833408_n.jpg?v=1776443683"},{"product_id":"chopstick-snail-stenomelania-torulosa-freshwater-substrate-cleaner-snail","title":"Chopstick Snail - Substrate Cleaner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Chopstick Snail (\u003cem\u003eStenomelania torulosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most striking freshwater snails you can add to an aquarium — with its elongated, spiraled shell resembling an actual chopstick. These peaceful nocturnal scavengers serve as a dedicated cleanup crew, tirelessly turning over your substrate and consuming algae, biofilm, and detritus. Beginner-friendly and hardy, they're an excellent addition to planted tanks and community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–80°F (24–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–12 (harder water better for shell growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — algae, biofilm, detritus, leftover food; supplement with sinking pellets and blanched vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — safe with all community fish and inverts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — avoid all copper-based medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChopstick Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStenomelania torulosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSnail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia (wild-collected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChopstick snails are entirely peaceful and are excellent community tank residents. A soft sand substrate is recommended because they love to burrow. They will not harm plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community tetras, rasboras, guppies, corydoras, shrimp, nerites, mystery snails, peaceful plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snail-eating fish (loaches, pufferfish, most cichlids), aggressive species, and any tank using copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they overpopulate my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Chopstick snails require brackish water to breed, so they will not multiply in a freshwater aquarium — making them perfect controlled cleanup crew members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe with shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, completely safe. They coexist peacefully with cherry shrimp, Amano shrimp, and all other inverts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 snail per 5–10 gallons is a good ratio for substrate cleanup in a moderately stocked tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are they always burrowing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is totally normal behavior. Chopstick snails are substrate-burrowers by nature — they'll emerge at night and when feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll invertebrates ship via USPS Priority or UPS Next Day. Inverts are individually bagged with insulated packaging and heat or cold packs as needed for safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e We guarantee live arrival. If any invertebrate arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo in the unopened bag. We will issue a full refund or replacement at our discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carolina Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48644798644443,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_3efce4f6-8947-40e4-8e97-0b2a99ace957.png?v=1776961719"},{"product_id":"pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail","title":"Pink Lady Nerite Snail - Algae Eating","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Pink Lady Nerite Snail (\u003cem\u003eClithon sowerbyanum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tiny but stunning freshwater snail prized for its vibrant pink shell with dark markings. Despite their small size, these snails are algae-eating powerhouses — efficiently cleaning glass, plants, and decor of green spot algae, diatoms, and biofilm. Peaceful, beginner-friendly, and safe with shrimp, they make an excellent addition to any planted or community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFreshwater Invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0–8.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–15 (harder water preferred for shell health)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grazer — filamentous algae, diatoms, biofilm; supplement with algae wafers and blanched vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — completely safe with all community species\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — avoid all copper-based medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePink Lady Nerite Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClithon sowerbyanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNerite Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIndonesia (wild-collected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePink Lady Nerites are entirely peaceful and one of the most popular algae-eaters for community tanks. They require a secure lid as they are known to climb out. They will not harm plants or other tank inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community fish, shrimp (cherry, Amano), other nerites, mystery snails, Corydoras, peaceful tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaches, pufferfish, cichlids, assassin snails, and any tank using copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they overpopulate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Nerite snails require brackish water to breed. In a freshwater tank they may lay eggs that will not hatch, so population is self-limiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 nerite per 5 gallons is a good ratio. For heavy algae, 1 per 2–3 gallons works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they eat my plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Nerites are strict algae grazers and leave live plants alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my nerite flip upside down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNerites can't right themselves if they land on their back. Gently turn them over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll invertebrates ship via USPS Priority or UPS Next Day. Inverts are individually bagged with insulated packaging and heat or cold packs as needed for safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e We guarantee live arrival. If any invertebrate arrives DOA, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with a clear photo in the unopened bag. We will issue a full refund or replacement at our discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carolina Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48644898324699,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c9317143-ff1a-48b7-86eb-8d238d2e99c8.png?v=1777041079"},{"product_id":"margarita-snail-margarites-pupillus-saltwater-reef-safe-algae-eating-snail","title":"Margarita Snail - Reef Safe Algae Eating","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Margarita Snail (\u003cem\u003eMargarites pupillus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular algae-eating snails for saltwater aquariums. With its attractive turban-shaped shell and voracious appetite for nuisance algae — including hair algae — this peaceful, reef-safe snail is a cleanup crew essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more invertebrates? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/saltwater-invertebrates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–78°F (20–26°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.025 specific gravity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore — algae including hair algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful — reef safe, coral safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — avoid copper meds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMargarita Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargarites pupillus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eReef Safe Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1–1.5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carolina Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48645033263323,"sku":"SINV-2040","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/snail234234.png?v=1777987277"},{"product_id":"derasa-clam-tridacna-derasa-saltwater","title":"Derasa Clam (Tridacna derasa) — Striped with Blue Rim","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDerasa Clam\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTridacna derasa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a stunning, striped specimen with a vivid blue rim along its mantle. One of the hardiest and fastest-growing giant clams, the Derasa is a living centerpiece for an established reef — a photosynthetic showpiece that adds movement, color, and biological filtration. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e and corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — among the most forgiving giant clams, making it a great first clam for a stable reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High. Like corals, it relies on symbiotic zooxanthellae, so it needs strong reef lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rests well on the sandbed; smaller clams can sit on low rockwork. Choose a permanent spot — clams dislike being moved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium \u0026amp; alkalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds a large shell, so it needs stable, elevated calcium (400–450 ppm) and alkalinity (8–11 dKH). Dose a calcium\/alkalinity\/magnesium supplement or run a coral-pro salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly photosynthetic, but it also filter-feeds — dose phytoplankton for the best growth, especially while it's small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip acclimate, then place gently. Avoid sudden swings in salinity, light, or flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDerasa Clam, Smooth Giant Clam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna derasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge — up to ~20\" over many years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePhotosynthetic + filter feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHigh (reef)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSandbed or low rockwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium \/ Alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e400–450 ppm \/ 8–11 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Derasa Clam is reef-safe and peaceful, thriving alongside corals and most reef inhabitants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorals and other photosynthetic reef invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful reef fish and reef-safe cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid known mantle-nippers — some large angelfish, certain wrasses, and triggers may pick at the clam. Inspect new clams for tiny pyramidellid snails (a common clam pest) and keep parameters stable, as clams are sensitive to swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-clam-blend-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eReef Juice Clam Blend Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e — a live phyto blend formulated for clams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-rpm-liquid-pt-2-calcium-reef-supplement\"\u003eFritz RPM Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-rpm-liquid-pt-1-alkalinity-reef-supplement\"\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/a\u003e — fuel for shell growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-coral-pro-salt-mix-55-gallon\"\u003eRed Sea Coral Pro Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — elevated calcium\/alkalinity for clams and corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquailumination-212459-prime-16-hd-led-reef-light-white\"\u003eAI Prime 16 HD Reef Light\u003c\/a\u003e — high-output lighting for photosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild your reef with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Derasa Clam good for a first clam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's one of the hardiest, fastest-growing giant clams. It still needs strong light and stable calcium\/alkalinity, so it's best in an established reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's largely photosynthetic, but dosing live phytoplankton boosts growth and health, especially for smaller clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the sandbed (or low rock for small specimens) where it receives strong light and moderate flow. Pick a permanent location and avoid moving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish bother it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost reef fish leave clams alone, but avoid known mantle-nippers like some large angelfish and certain wrasses. Watch for pyramidellid snails as a pest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48798386389211,"sku":"2565532","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c891b09c-882b-4446-865a-41ce4d359ae5.png?v=1779383126"},{"product_id":"halloween-orange-band-hermit-crab-ciliopagurus-strigatus-saltwater","title":"Halloween Orange Band Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHalloween Orange Band Hermit Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCiliopagurus strigatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking reef-safe scavenger dressed in bright orange-and-red banded legs. Beyond the eye-catching color, it's one of the hardest-working members of a saltwater cleanup crew — constantly grazing nuisance algae and sifting detritus from the rockwork. Add it to the rest of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e to keep your reef tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner — hardy and undemanding once acclimated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons of established saltwater with live rock to graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.025 specific gravity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it won't bother corals and actively eats film algae, hair algae, and detritus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore and algae grazer; supplement with dried seaweed or sinking foods if algae runs low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra shells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a few empty shells slightly larger than its current one so it can trade up as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHalloween Hermit Crab, Orange Band Hermit Crab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCiliopagurus strigatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to ~2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore \/ Algae grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.023–1.025 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and reef-safe, the Halloween Hermit Crab is an ideal cleanup-crew member alongside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae-eating snails like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eturbo snails\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003enassarius snails\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther reef-safe crabs such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-red-leg-hermit-crab-clibanarius-digueti-saltwater-reef\"\u003ered leg hermits\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eemerald crabs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful reef fish and corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a supply of empty shells on hand — hermits occasionally squabble over shells, and offering spares prevents them from bothering your snails. Avoid large predators that prey on crabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brs-nori-seaweed-sheets-20g\"\u003eNori Seaweed Sheets\u003c\/a\u003e — a great supplemental graze when algae is scarce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-pellets-saltwater-2mm-4oz\"\u003ePE Saltwater Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — sinking food it can scavenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-salt-mix-55-gallon-blue-bucket\"\u003eRed Sea Salt Mix\u003c\/a\u003e — for stable water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — dechlorinate and detoxify new water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild your cleanup crew from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Halloween Hermit Crab reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It won't harm corals and spends its time grazing algae and detritus, making it a valuable cleanup-crew member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's primarily an algae grazer and detritivore. In a tank with little algae, supplement with dried seaweed or sinking marine foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to provide extra shells?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — keep a few empty shells slightly larger than its current one so it can move up as it grows, and to discourage it from eyeing your snails' shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it bother my snails or other inverts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's generally peaceful. The main thing to manage is shell availability; with spare shells provided, conflicts are rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48798783144155,"sku":"1525177","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_b3292a9f-452f-48f7-bf60-78fd2e538b83.jpg?v=1779387075"},{"product_id":"curly-que-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-armatus-saltwater","title":"Curly-Que Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus armatus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCurly-Que Pistol Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAlpheus armatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a colorful, reddish Caribbean snapping shrimp famous for the loud \"pop\" it makes with its oversized claw. A fascinating, mostly peaceful addition to the reef, it spends its time burrowing, scavenging, and keeping the substrate turned over. Add it to the rest of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e for a tank full of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — hardy, but best in an established reef with stable parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons of mature saltwater with rockwork to burrow under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.025 specific gravity (reef range).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it won't harm corals, though it may relocate small frags and shift sand as it digs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore and scavenger; see feeding below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nocturnal and secretive. The harmless snapping sound it makes is completely normal — it's how the species stuns prey and communicates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCurly-Que Pistol Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlpheus armatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribbean \/ Western Atlantic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to ~2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore \/ Scavenger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.023–1.025 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Curly-Que Pistol Shrimp is a peaceful, reef-safe scavenger that does well in most community reef tanks. Good companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful reef fish and other reef-safe invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef cleanup crew such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eturbo snails\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003enassarius snails\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-red-leg-hermit-crab-clibanarius-digueti-saltwater-reef\"\u003ehermit crabs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorals — it won't pick at them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: unlike some Indo-Pacific pistol shrimp, \u003cem\u003eAlpheus armatus\u003c\/em\u003e naturally associates with anemones rather than reliably partnering with watchman gobies. Give it rockwork to claim, and avoid housing it with very small, delicate shrimp it could outcompete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eFreeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — a meaty staple it will scavenge readily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/piscine-energetics-pe-pellets-saltwater-2mm-4oz\"\u003ePE Saltwater Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e — sinking food it can find on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-salt-mix-55-gallon-blue-bucket\"\u003eRed Sea Salt Mix\u003c\/a\u003e — for stable, consistent water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — dechlorinate and detoxify new water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e for tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the loud snapping sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's the pistol shrimp's claw — it snaps it shut to create a pressure wave. It's completely harmless to you and your tank and is a normal, healthy behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It won't eat corals. It may shift sand and rearrange small frags as it burrows, so anchor loose pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it pair with a goby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Caribbean species naturally associates with anemones rather than forming the goby partnerships seen in some Indo-Pacific pistol shrimp, so don't count on a goby pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a scavenger and carnivore — it cleans up leftover food and detritus, and will happily take meaty foods like mysis and sinking pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48798785929435,"sku":"1575120","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_7a5e3a32-28a6-4ca7-8bcb-be8764286934.png?v=1779387415"},{"product_id":"electric-flame-scallop-ctenoides-ales-saltwater","title":"Electric Flame Scallop (Ctenoides ales)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElectric Flame Scallop\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCtenoides ales\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Disco Clam, is one of the most mesmerizing animals in the saltwater hobby. Beneath its flame-orange tentacles, a strip along the mantle pulses with a rhythmic white \"electric\" light show — not bioluminescence, but highly reflective tissue that acts like a tiny mirror flashing at predators. A true filter feeder, this is an \u003cstrong\u003eexpert-level\u003c\/strong\u003e invertebrate for established reefs only. Each specimen is hand-selected from our display systems at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSqueaky's Aquatics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeads-up — advanced care required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric Flame Scallops are notoriously difficult to keep long-term. Most specimens slowly starve in captivity because they need constant access to small-particle planktonic food. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly purchase if you can commit to daily phytoplankton and copepod dosing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A productive refugium helps; a barren reef tank does not.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert — filter feeders are demanding and have short captive lifespans without proper feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+ gallons established reef with a stable, mature ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.025 SG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded ledges, caves, or undersides of rocks — they avoid direct light. Position in moderate, indirect flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live phytoplankton (multiple species), rotifers, and small copepods. Target-feed daily with a combination of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-clam-blend-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eReef Juice Clam Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-rhodomonas-salina-live-red-phytoplankton\"\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003elive copepods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefugium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommended. A mature refugium continuously produces the live food this animal depends on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — completely peaceful filter feeder, will not harm corals or other inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 years in captivity is common; 10+ years possible in optimal conditions with a productive system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eElectric Flame Scallop (Disco Clam, File Clam)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCtenoides ales\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLimidae (true file clams — not a true scallop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific reefs — Indonesia, Philippines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~3 inches across\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful filter feeder, sessile-ish (can swim short distances by clapping shells)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive phytoplankton, copepods, rotifers (filter feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Light Show\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReflective tissue strip mimics electricity — not bioluminescence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful reef community — clownfish, dwarf angels, gobies, blennies, basslets, cleaner shrimp like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, and reef-safe cleanup crew (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eTurbo Snails\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/emerald-crab-mithraculus-sculptus-saltwater-reef\"\u003eEmerald Crabs\u003c\/a\u003e). Pairs well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/derasa-clam-tridacna-derasa-saltwater\"\u003eTridacna clams\u003c\/a\u003e for a filter-feeder display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e any predatory or nipping fish — angelfish (large species), triggerfish, puffers, and large wrasses can pick at the mantle. Also avoid hermits that climb on inverts; the soft tentacles are easy to damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-clam-blend-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice Clam Blend\u003c\/a\u003e — live phyto formulated for clams and filter feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-rhodomonas-salina-live-red-phytoplankton\"\u003eBulldawg Rhodomonas salina\u003c\/a\u003e — red phyto, high-nutrition single species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-elite-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice Elite\u003c\/a\u003e — 8-species live phyto blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003eBulldawg Live Copepods\u003c\/a\u003e — supplements the natural pod population from your refugium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/waterbox-reef-salt-synthetic-marine-salt-mix\"\u003eWaterbox Reef Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — clean synthetic salt for water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all reef foods\u003c\/a\u003e for additional plankton and coral nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the light actually electric?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — it's an optical trick. A strip of highly reflective silica tissue along the mantle edge alternates with non-reflective tissue, creating a pulsing flash effect that looks electric under tank lights. It's thought to function as a predator deterrent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hard is it to keep alive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery. Most specimens slowly starve over 6–18 months in tanks without continuous live phytoplankton dosing. A productive refugium and a daily phyto schedule are basically required. We're upfront about this — please only purchase if you're set up to feed properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it move around the tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can. Flame Scallops can swim short distances by clapping their shells together (jet propulsion) and will reposition themselves to find optimal flow and shade. Don't be surprised if you find it has relocated overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReef-safe peaceful fish ignore it. Avoid predators, large angels, triggers, puffers, and anything that nips at corals or anemones — the soft tentacles are vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801391444187,"sku":"1565127","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_f56c6ccf-2abe-4423-8e6f-47725cee61a0.png?v=1779472723"},{"product_id":"cerith-snails-cerithium-spp-saltwater-cleanup-crew","title":"Cerith Snails (Cerithium spp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCerith Snails (\u003cem\u003eCerithium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are one of the most efficient cleanup crew species for marine and reef aquariums. They climb glass and rockwork during the day to graze film algae and diatoms, and burrow into the sand at night to turn substrate and consume detritus. Drop a few of these in any new reef and watch nuisance algae and uneaten food vanish. Pair with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef safe, peaceful, and inexpensive to dose in groups. They are a top pick for nano reefs and a must-have in any sand-bed system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons minimum. Larger systems benefit from groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStocking density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly one Cerith per 1 to 2 gallons of display volume. A 30-gallon reef does well with 15 to 20 snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detritivore and grazer. They eat film algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria, and uneaten food. No supplemental feeding needed in established tanks; add a small piece of dried algae sheet if film growth is low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best with a sand substrate of 1 to 2 inches. They will work bare-bottom tanks for algae but won't show their sand-sifting behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Will not bother corals, fish, or other inverts. They eat algae off coral plates without damaging tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow drip 30 to 45 minutes. Snails are sensitive to abrupt salinity and pH shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCerithium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCerith Snail, Caribbean Cerith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCerithiidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 to 1.5 in (2.5 to 4 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDetritivore \/ algae grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStocking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 per 1 to 2 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.023 to 1.026 SG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribbean \/ Indo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with virtually all reef-safe fish and invertebrates. Pair with Nassarius snails (carnivore detritivores), Trochus or Astrea snails (algae specialists), and a few hermit crabs to round out a balanced cleanup crew. Avoid keeping with predatory hermits, large wrasses (some species pick at snails), pufferfish, and triggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: Cerith snails are slow and small. If your tank has a large or aggressive crab population, watch that they aren't being pulled out of their shells. Add empty shells if hermits are present so the hermits have alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eMore saltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e — build the rest of the cleanup crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eSalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e — keep parameters stable; sudden salinity swings are the most common snail killer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/saltwater-refractometer-hard-case-atc-salinity-tester\"\u003eSaltwater refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e — verify SG before each acclimation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-calibration-standard-60ml\"\u003eBrightwell Calibration Standard\u003c\/a\u003e — keep your refractometer accurate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout one per gallon for a nuisance algae problem, or one per two gallons for steady-state maintenance. Easier to add more later than to overshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they reproduce in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCerith snails often spawn in reef tanks (you'll see strings of eggs on the glass), but the larvae rarely survive the filtration. Treat any new snails you spot as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne is upside-down — help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCerith snails can right themselves but it takes time. If you find one on its back for more than a few hours, gently flip it. A dead snail emits a foul smell and should be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they eat hair algae or bubble algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSome film algae yes, but they do not meaningfully control hair algae or bubble algae. For those use Trochus snails, emerald crabs, or sea hares respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48822414082267,"sku":"1570759","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg91080CerithSnail_600x600_fa4e4c7a-211e-40ee-a2d1-0a564482e83d.webp?v=1780151987"},{"product_id":"strawberry-conch-conomurex-luhuanus-saltwater","title":"Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strawberry Conch (\u003cem\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, hardworking marine snail and one of the best sand-bed cleaners you can add to a reef. It plows through the substrate all day, grazing algae, diatoms, and detritus while keeping the sand turned and bright. Peaceful, reef-safe, and full of personality, it is a favorite member of any saltwater cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRound out your cleanup crew from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\"\u003esaltwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003emarine livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it a sand bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strawberry conch needs an established aquarium with a sand substrate to burrow and forage. It is not suited to bare-bottom tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef-safe cleaner.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not bother corals or other inverts. It simply works the sand, eating algae, leftover food, and detritus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 20 to 30 gallon (or larger) established marine system with a mature sand bed gives it room to graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature 72 to 78°F, salinity 1.023 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4. Like all inverts, it is sensitive to copper-based medications and sudden swings, so acclimate slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly self-sufficient in an established tank. In very clean systems, supplement with sinking pellets, algae, or leftover meaty foods so it always has something to graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStrawberry Conch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConomurex luhuanus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2.5 to 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons with sand bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDetritivore \/ algae grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry conchs are peaceful and reef-safe, and they pair perfectly with the rest of a balanced cleanup crew. Combine sand-bed grazers with rock and glass cleaners for a tank that stays spotless. Great teammates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003eNassarius Snails\u003c\/a\u003e, fellow sand-bed workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cerith-snails-cerithium-spp-saltwater-cleanup-crew\"\u003eCerith Snails\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eTrochus Snails\u003c\/a\u003e for rock and glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/scarlet-skunk-cleaner-shrimp-lysmata-amboinensis-saltwater\"\u003eScarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful reef fish such as clownfish, gobies, and firefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strawberry conch reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It grazes the sand and will not harm corals or other invertebrates. It is purely beneficial in a reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a sand bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This conch burrows and forages in sand, so it needs a sand substrate. It will struggle in a bare-bottom tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlgae, diatoms, detritus, and leftover food on the sand. In a very clean tank, offer sinking pellets or algae so it always has a food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it harm my other inverts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is peaceful and focuses entirely on cleaning the substrate, making it a great addition alongside snails, shrimp, and crabs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48843956879579,"sku":"1570987","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_adf5b9c0-aca7-4435-8c12-601cf4cd1ca4.png?v=1780662471"},{"product_id":"ultra-grade-crocea-clam-tridacna-crocea-saltwater","title":"Ultra Grade Crocea Clam (Tridacna crocea)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBE9E7; border-left: 4px solid #D84315; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Grade Crocea Clam\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTridacna crocea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hand-selected showpiece with the dense, electric mantle coloration that puts crocea at the top of every clam keeper list. The smallest of the tridacnid clams, it stays compact while delivering huge color, and like all tridacnids it is photosynthetic, hosting symbiotic algae that let it feed on light. Each clam is a one-of-a-kind specimen, so the one you take home is exactly the animal you fall in love with at the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #D84315; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocea clams demand strong, stable reef conditions and intense light, so they belong in an established tank with mature parameters. Give them high-output reef lighting and place them high on the rockwork; crocea bore into rock with a byssal foot, so seat them on a solid rock rather than bare sand. Keep calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium steady, since the clam pulls from them constantly to build its shell. Small clams also appreciate occasional phytoplankton. Inspect new clams for tiny pyramidellid snails near the byssal opening and remove any you find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #D84315; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 4px 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna crocea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eCommon names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCrocea Clam, Crocus Clam, Boring Clam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eCare level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eHigh, strong reef light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eFlow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eOn solid rock, higher in the tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eReef safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to about 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e76 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; background: #FBE9E7; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eCalcium \/ Alk \/ Mag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #FFCCBC; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e420 to 440 ppm \/ 8 to 11 dKH \/ 1300 to 1400 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #D84315; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocea clams are completely reef safe and make a stunning centerpiece among corals. House them away from nippy or clam-curious fish such as large angels, some wrasses, and triggers, and keep aggressive corals from stinging the mantle. They pair beautifully with SPS and other high-light corals that enjoy the same bright, pristine conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #D84315; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 4px 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep calcium stable for shell growth with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-ca-plus-250ml-calcium\"\u003eAquaforest Ca Plus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a clam garden with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ultra-grade-maxima-clam-tridacna-maxima-saltwater\"\u003eUltra Grade Maxima Clam\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/derasa-clam-tridacna-derasa-saltwater\"\u003eDerasa Clam\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003eCorals \u0026amp; Clams\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e collection for lighting, salt, and supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #D84315; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light does a crocea clam need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot. Crocea are the most light-hungry tridacnid clams and do best under strong reef LEDs or T5s, placed high in the tank. Insufficient light is the most common reason these clams decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I place it on sand or rock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn rock. Crocea bore into hard substrate with their byssal foot, so a solid rock perch lets them anchor naturally. They are not meant to sit on bare sand like derasa or squamosa clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults get most of their energy from light through their symbiotic algae. Smaller clams benefit from occasional phytoplankton, and all clams do best with stable calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium for shell growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely. Clams are filter feeders that actually help polish the water. Just keep them away from clam-nipping fish and stinging corals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48844771950811,"sku":"2562532","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/images_3.jpg?v=1780695652"},{"product_id":"feather-duster-sabellastarte-saltwater-tube-worm","title":"Feather Duster (Sabellastarte sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd living motion and natural filtration to your reef.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Feather Duster (\u003cem\u003eSabellastarte\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a peaceful, reef-safe tube worm that unfurls a delicate, fan-shaped crown of feathery radioles to strain plankton from the water column. It builds its own leathery tube and anchors into rock or sand, making a striking, low-footprint centerpiece for an established saltwater aquarium. Beginner to intermediate care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding out the cleanup and filter-feeder crew? Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed the water column.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feather dusters are filter feeders, so they rely on suspended food rather than light. Offer phytoplankton, marine snow, or other fine particulate foods a few times a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it near the bottom in low to moderate flow. Tuck the base of its tube into rockwork or bury it slightly in the sand so the worm stays upright and secure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable water chemistry.\u003c\/strong\u003e It draws on calcium and alkalinity to build its tube, so keep salinity, alkalinity, and calcium steady. Aim for clean water that still carries enough suspended food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting is not a factor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike corals, it hosts no symbiotic algae, so any reef lighting works. Place it wherever the flow and food suit it best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown shedding is normal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under stress, during acclimation, or as it grows, a feather duster may drop its crown and grow a fresh one over a few weeks. Hold conditions steady and it usually rebuilds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFeather Duster Worm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSabellastarte\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFilter feeder, phytoplankton and fine particulate foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAny, not photosynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons, established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F, salinity 1.023 to 1.025, pH 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCrown about 3 to 4 inches across; tube several inches long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely reef-safe and a great companion for corals, peaceful reef fish, and cleanup crews. Because the crown is soft and exposed, avoid known tubeworm pickers such as some wrasses, large hermit crabs, certain crabs and predatory shrimp, and butterflyfish. Good tank mates include peaceful reef fish, reef-safe snails, and other filter feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-clam-blend-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice Clam Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, a live phytoplankton blend made for clams and filter feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-pure-phyto-coral-phytoplankton\"\u003eQuantum Pure Phyto\u003c\/a\u003e for routine filter-feeder feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe cleanup crew: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/astrea-snail-conehead-algae-eater\"\u003eAstrea Snails\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/cerith-snails-cerithium-spp-saltwater-cleanup-crew\"\u003eCerith Snails\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-banded-trochus-snails\"\u003eTrochus Snails\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy feather duster lost its crown. Did it die?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProbably not. Shedding the crown is a common stress or growth response. As long as the tube still has a healthy worm inside and your water is stable, it usually grows a new crown within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It does not get energy from light, so plan to dose phytoplankton or another fine filter-feeder food a few times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with my corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely. Feather dusters do not sting or compete with corals, they simply filter the water around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I put it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNear the bottom of the tank in low to moderate flow, with the tube anchored in rock or sand so it stays upright.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856374378715,"sku":"SW4-SW0171","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_4eab58e8-bec0-4f76-a5fb-ec9e32297948.png?v=1781034351"},{"product_id":"ultra-grade-maxima-clam-tridacna-maxima-saltwater","title":"Ultra Grade Maxima Clam (Tridacna maxima)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Grade Maxima Clam (\u003cem\u003eTridacna maxima\u003c\/em\u003e) is the jewel of a reef tank. \"Ultra grade\" marks the most vivid, intricately patterned mantles the species produces, electric blues and turquoise laid out in rippling lines that glow under reef lighting. Park it on the rockwork under strong light and it becomes the centerpiece every guest asks about. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals and reef livestock\u003c\/a\u003e while you plan its spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e each clam is a hand-picked individual, so the exact mantle pattern you receive may vary slightly from the photo. You are welcome to come see it in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability is everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxima clams want intense light and steady calcium, alkalinity, and salinity. Dial the reef in first, then add the clam.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant clams feed themselves two ways: zooxanthellae in the mantle turn light into food, and the clam filter-feeds plankton from the water column. Give it the light and clean, stable chemistry it needs and it does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons with true reef-grade lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense. Maximas sit high on the rocks in nature, so aim for strong LED or T5 output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate and indirect. The mantle should ripple, not fold over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 80°F, specific gravity 1.024 to 1.026, calcium 400 to 450 ppm, alkalinity 8 to 11 dKH, magnesium near 1300 ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly photosynthetic. Clams under about 3 inches especially benefit from regular live phytoplankton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it on rock or rubble where it can grip with its byssal foot. Once it attaches, do not pry it loose; move the rock instead if you must.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUltra Grade Maxima Clam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTridacna maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndo-Pacific (aquacultured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 to 12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePhotosynthetic, filter feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to moderate, indirect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxima clams are completely peaceful and sit beautifully among corals, they have no sting at all. Keep them with reef-safe fish and inverts: clownfish, gobies, blennies, chromis, tangs, cleaner shrimp, and snails are all fine. Skip known clam-nippers like large angelfish, butterflyfish, and triggerfish, and inspect the shell occasionally for tiny pyramid snails, removing any you find. Slow, stable, reef-quality water is the real requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-clam-blend-live-phytoplankton\"\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice Clam Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, a live phytoplankton mix made for clams and filter feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-easy-e-calcium-reef-2-part-supplement\"\u003eQuantum Easy E Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/quantum-easy-z-alkalinity-reef-2-part\"\u003eQuantum Easy Z Alkalinity\u003c\/a\u003e to keep shell-building chemistry steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reliable kit from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e collection and a quality mix from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003esalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals and reef livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"ultra grade\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClams are graded by mantle color and pattern. Ultra grade is the top tier: saturated blues and intricate patterning across the whole mantle rather than patches of brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light does it really need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot. Maximas live near the surface on the reef. A proper reef LED or T5 fixture running at coral-growing intensity is the baseline; under dim light a clam slowly starves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarger clams mostly feed themselves through light and by filtering the water. Smaller clams, under about 3 inches, appreciate regular phytoplankton like the Reef Juice Clam Blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn rock or a rubble bed under your strongest light, with gentle flow. It will attach with byssal threads, and once attached it should not be pulled free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48861106471131,"sku":"2565162","price":160.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_aadaa99c-a3d2-4582-9d28-3f6abf771048.png?v=1781122393"},{"product_id":"saltwater-nerite-snail-nerita-sp","title":"Saltwater Nerite Snail (Nerita sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E0F7FA; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saltwater Nerite Snail (\u003cem\u003eNerita sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, tireless member of the reef cleanup crew that specializes in the film algae and diatoms other grazers skip. These little tide pool natives work glass, rock, and even the splash zone above the waterline, and they are completely reef safe. Stock up alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e pricing is per snail, and shell pattern varies from checkered to banded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerites are hardy once settled, but like all marine inverts they hate sudden swings, so drip acclimate them slowly. They graze nonstop on film algae, diatoms, and cyanobacteria; in a very clean tank, supplement with a piece of dried seaweed clipped low on the rock. Do not be alarmed if one climbs above the waterline, nerites live in the intertidal zone in the wild and wander there on purpose. Plan on about one nerite per 5 to 10 gallons so everyone stays fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e never dose copper-based medications in a tank with snails or other invertebrates, and keep up with calcium and alkalinity, their shells depend on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner, drip acclimate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCompletely peaceful, reef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity \/ pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e1.023 to 1.026 SG, pH 8.0 to 8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eFilm algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria, dried seaweed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eLays small white capsules that do not develop in tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe with all reef fish, corals, and ornamental invertebrates. Keep them away from known snail eaters like large hermit crabs short on shells, triggerfish, and predatory wrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Cleanup Crew Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/astrea-snail-conehead-algae-eater\"\u003eAstrea Snail\u003c\/a\u003e for hair algae on the rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mexican-turbo-snail-turbo-fluctuosa-saltwater-reef\"\u003eMexican Turbo Snail\u003c\/a\u003e for heavy duty film and hair algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nassarius-snails-large\"\u003eNassarius Snails\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the sand bed turned and clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecoral\u003c\/a\u003e collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy nerite climbed out of the water, is it escaping?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, that is normal intertidal behavior. A tight-fitting lid keeps wanderers from going too far, and they usually come back down on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e They may lay tiny white egg capsules on the rock, but the larvae do not survive in aquariums, so there is no population explosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e One per 5 to 10 gallons is a good starting density for a cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my snail upside down and not moving?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nerites are clumsy at righting themselves. Gently flip it onto the glass or rock and it will carry on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865934311643,"sku":"1570281","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/snail-checkered-nerite-saltwater.webp?v=1781188016"},{"product_id":"racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater","title":"Racetrack Nerite Snail (Vittina sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E3F2FD; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Racetrack Nerite Snail (\u003cem\u003eVittina sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) wears one of the sharpest shells in the hobby, a warm orange to amber dome marked with bold black dashes and streaks that look like tire tracks. Underneath the paint job is the hobby’s most dependable algae eater, a snail that polishes glass, rocks, and plant leaves without ever harming them. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e for more cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e pricing is per snail, and the racetrack pattern is unique on every shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacetrack nerites are happy in any cycled tank from five gallons up. Like all nerites they want neutral to alkaline, harder water to keep their shells from pitting. Algae and biofilm are their whole menu, so they do their best work in established tanks; if yours runs spotless, supplement with an algae wafer or blanched zucchini. Acclimate slowly and set them down upright, nerites have a hard time flipping themselves over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e never dose copper-based medications in a tank with snails or other invertebrates. Copper is lethal to them even at low levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCompletely peaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.2, harder water preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAlgae, biofilm, algae wafers, blanched vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCannot reproduce in freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, completely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe with all peaceful community fish, shrimp, and other snails. Avoid snail eaters like loaches, puffers, and large cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Tankmates \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/spiky-nerite-snail-clithon-sp-freshwater\"\u003eSpiky Nerite Snail\u003c\/a\u003e for the nano end of the lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/batik-nerite-snail-neritina-variegata-freshwater\"\u003eBatik Nerite Snail\u003c\/a\u003e, another boldly patterned glass cleaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Nerite eggs need brackish water to hatch. You may see small white eggs on wood and rock, they are harmless and never hatch in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much algae can one snail handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on one nerite per 5 gallons. They work around the clock but a heavy algae problem still needs its root cause fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it plant safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely. Nerites rasp the film off leaves without piercing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy snail has not moved all day, is something wrong?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nerites rest in place for long stretches. As long as it is sealed to a surface or its trapdoor is shut tight, it is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865958625499,"sku":"FW1-F9143","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/s-l1200.png?v=1781188205"},{"product_id":"spiky-nerite-snail-clithon-sp-freshwater","title":"Spiky Nerite Snail (Clithon sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E3F2FD; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spiky Nerite Snail (\u003cem\u003eClithon sp.\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as the horned nerite, is a tiny algae-eating tank with a crown of little spikes on its shell. Despite topping out under an inch, these snails mow film algae, diatoms, and green spot off glass, rocks, and leaves as well as snails twice their size, and they physically cannot overrun a freshwater tank. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e for more cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e pricing is per snail. These come in assorted colors and patterns, gold and black stripes, olive, and dark shells, and the exact look varies snail to snail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiky nerites are easy keepers in any cycled tank from five gallons up. They do best in neutral to alkaline, harder water, which keeps those spiked shells strong. Algae and biofilm make up most of their diet, so they shine in established tanks; in a spotless one, drop in an algae wafer or a slice of blanched zucchini now and then. Acclimate slowly and place them upright, nerites have a hard time flipping over if they land on their backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e never dose copper-based medications in a tank with snails or other invertebrates. Copper is lethal to them even at low levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCompletely peaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 0.75 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.2, harder water preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAlgae, biofilm, algae wafers, blanched vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCannot reproduce in freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, completely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe with all peaceful community fish, shrimp, and other snails, and small enough for nano tanks. Avoid snail eaters like loaches, puffers, and large cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Tankmates \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003ePink Lady Nerite\u003c\/a\u003e, a pastel cousin from the same genus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/batik-nerite-snail-neritina-variegata-freshwater\"\u003eBatik Nerite Snail\u003c\/a\u003e for larger tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they breed in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Nerite eggs need brackish water to hatch, so population control is automatic. You may spot tiny white eggs on hardscape, they are harmless and never hatch in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the spikes sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not to you or your fish, the little horns are just shell ornamentation and a defense against fish lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e A common rule is one nerite per 5 gallons so each snail finds enough algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy snail is on its back, is it dying?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maybe just stuck. Nerites struggle to right themselves, gently flip it upright and it will usually cruise off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865971405019,"sku":"FW1-F8760","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Algae-Eating-Spiny-Tricolor-Assorted-Nerite-Snail.jpg?v=1781188284"},{"product_id":"blue-rabbit-snail-tylomelania-sp-freshwater","title":"Blue Rabbit Snail (Tylomelania sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E3F2FD; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Rabbit Snail (\u003cem\u003eTylomelania sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most charismatic snails in the hobby, a Sulawesi native with a long spiraled shell and a wrinkled, droopy face that really does look like a rabbit. They are surprisingly active and curious, plowing along the substrate all day and rooting through sand for leftovers. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e to round out the cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e pricing is per snail, and shell color and length vary a little from snail to snail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabbit snails come from the warm, alkaline lakes of Sulawesi, so give them heat and hard water: aim for the upper 70s to low 80s and a pH above 7.4. A sand or fine gravel bottom lets them burrow and forage naturally. They are big snails with big appetites, so feed deliberately, sinking wafers, blanched zucchini or spinach, and the occasional protein-rich pellet keep them in top shape. Hungry rabbit snails may sample soft plants like java fern, a well-fed one rarely bothers anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e never dose copper-based medications in a tank with snails or other invertebrates. Copper is lethal to them even at low levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eEasy, needs warm hard water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eCompletely peaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e3 to 4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e76 to 84°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e7.4 to 8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAlgae, biofilm, sinking wafers, blanched vegetables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eLivebearer, one large baby every few weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eSand or fine gravel preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with peaceful community fish, shrimp, and other snails. Avoid snail eaters like loaches, puffers, and large cichlids, and skip tanks with aggressive bottom dwellers that would pester them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Tankmates \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/chopstick-snail-stenomelania-torulosa-freshwater-substrate-cleaner-snail\"\u003eChopstick Snail\u003c\/a\u003e, another elegant substrate-cleaning tower shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bumblebee-pagoda-snail-brotia-pagodula\"\u003eBumblebee Pagoda Snail\u003c\/a\u003e for a striking display shelf of shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they overrun my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Rabbit snails are livebearers that release a single, well-developed baby every few weeks at most. Many keepers consider babies a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they plant safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly. A well-fed rabbit snail ignores plants, though some individuals nibble java fern. Keep food coming and they behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is mine buried in the sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e Burrowing is normal rabbit snail behavior, especially after lights out. It will resurface to forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they live with shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, they are completely shrimp safe and share the same love of biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865982873819,"sku":"7660117","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Blue-Rabbit-Snail-2_1200x_385a0054-afff-4c5a-b7fa-3b30b50e13d4.webp?v=1781188500"},{"product_id":"atomic-broccoli-macroalgae-augophyllum-wysorii-saltwater","title":"Atomic Broccoli Macro Algae (Augophyllum wysorii)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAtomic Broccoli Macroalgae\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAugophyllum wysorii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most eye-catching ornamental macroalgae in the saltwater hobby: a deep red, finely branched bush dusted with glowing orange specks that look like tiny broccoli florets under reef lighting. Beyond the color, it is a workhorse nutrient exporter that pulls nitrate and phosphate out of the water while giving copepods and amphipods a place to live. Add it to a display refugium or sump and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\"\u003elive inverts and macroalgae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#FBE9E7;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive portion.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a healthy portion similar to the one pictured. Exact size and shape vary since this is a living, growing macroalgae. Color reads most intense under blue and actinic reef lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtomic Broccoli is hardy and undemanding once your saltwater chemistry is stable, which makes it a great first ornamental macroalgae. It holds its red-and-orange color best with steady light and gentle tumbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high. Brighter light deepens the red base and brings out the orange specks; too little light dulls the color and slows growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. It does best tumbling slowly in a refugium or sump so light reaches every branch, but it also grows wedged into rockwork in a display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refugium, sump, or display reef. Anchor a small piece in the rocks or let a loose clump tumble. Give it room to bush out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient export:\u003c\/strong\u003e As it grows it consumes nitrate and phosphate. Harvest (trim) it back periodically and that exported nutrient leaves the system with the clippings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAtomic Broccoli Macroalgae, Red Sparkle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCommonly identified as \u003cem\u003eAugophyllum wysorii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOrnamental saltwater macroalgae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate, tumbling preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRefugium, sump, or display reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNitrate \u0026amp; phosphate export, copepod habitat, color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Reef Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 75 to 80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.024 to 1.026 (about 35 ppt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8 to 11 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate and phosphate present but not zero; macroalgae needs some nutrient to grow and color up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe and peaceful. Atomic Broccoli pairs well with corals, fish, and cleanup crews. Note that hungry herbivores such as tangs, rabbitfish, and some urchins and large hermit crabs may graze it, so in a heavily stocked herbivore tank it is best grown in a refugium where it is protected. Keep it from being completely shaded by faster-growing nuisance algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/maxspect-jump-mj-l230r-led-refugium-light-saltwater\"\u003eMaxspect Jump Refugium Light\u003c\/a\u003e to drive color and growth in a sump or fuge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-chaetogro-250ml\"\u003eBrightwell ChaetoGrō\u003c\/a\u003e macroalgae multi-nutrient supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eAdaptive Reef Copepod Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e to build a thriving pod population alongside it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a tougher tumbling algae? Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/chaetomorpha-macro-algae-chaetomorpha-linum-saltwater-refugium\"\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a healthy portion similar to what is shown. Because it is a living, growing macroalgae, the exact size and shape will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It will not harm corals or fish. It competes with nuisance algae for nutrients, which is part of why reefers grow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefugium or display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither works. A refugium gives the best growth and protects it from grazers; in a display it adds a pop of red and orange as a feature macroalgae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get nutrient export from it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet it grow, then harvest (trim) it back regularly. The nutrients it absorbed leave the tank with the trimmings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eye Catching Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48890986201307,"sku":"ACATOMB","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/images_339b8318-e51a-4e13-bd1f-51545e9b0f70.jpg?v=1781867030"},{"product_id":"red-pom-pom-gracilaria-macroalgae-saltwater","title":"Red Pom Pom Gracilaria (Gracilaria sp.)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Pom Pom Gracilaria\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGracilaria sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deep red, ruffly macroalgae that is a double threat in a saltwater system: it is one of the best natural foods you can offer tangs and other herbivores, and it is a hardy, fast-growing nutrient exporter that pulls nitrate and phosphate out of the water. Wedge a clump in the display for fish to graze, or tumble it in a refugium to grow it out. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\"\u003elive inverts and macroalgae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#FBE9E7;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive portion.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a healthy portion similar to the one pictured. Exact size and shape vary since this is a living, growing macroalgae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGracilaria is one of the easiest marine macroalgae to keep, which makes it perfect for beginners and a staple in tang-heavy reef and fish-only tanks. It is forgiving and grows quickly once your saltwater chemistry is stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high. Stronger light keeps the red color deep and drives faster growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. It tumbles well in a refugium and also grows attached or wedged into rockwork in a display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refugium, sump, or display. Rubber-band or wedge a clump where grazers can reach it, or let a loose ball tumble in a fuge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs a food:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangs, rabbitfish, angelfish, and many other herbivores graze it readily. Offering live Gracilaria is a great way to keep grazers well fed and reduce nipping at corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRed Pom Pom Gracilaria, Tang Heaven Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGracilaria sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOrnamental \u0026amp; edible saltwater macroalgae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate, tumbling or attached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRefugium, sump, or display reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore food, nitrate \u0026amp; phosphate export\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Reef Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 75 to 80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.024 to 1.026 (about 35 ppt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8 to 11 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate and phosphate present but not zero; macroalgae needs some nutrient to grow and color up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe and peaceful. It will not harm corals or fish. It is meant to be grazed, so in a tank with hungry tangs or rabbitfish it may be eaten faster than it grows; in that case grow a backup batch in a protected refugium and rotate clumps into the display. Keep it from being completely shaded out by faster nuisance algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/maxspect-jump-mj-l230r-led-refugium-light-saltwater\"\u003eMaxspect Jump Refugium Light\u003c\/a\u003e to grow it out fast in a sump or fuge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-chaetogro-250ml\"\u003eBrightwell ChaetoGrō\u003c\/a\u003e macroalgae multi-nutrient supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a colorful display macroalgae too? Add our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/atomic-broccoli-macroalgae-augophyllum-wysorii-saltwater\"\u003eAtomic Broccoli\u003c\/a\u003e or tumbling \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/chaetomorpha-macro-algae-chaetomorpha-linum-saltwater-refugium\"\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a healthy portion similar to what is shown. Because it is a living, growing macroalgae, the exact size and shape will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for my tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Gracilaria is one of the most popular live foods for tangs and other herbivores. Grazing on it keeps fish healthy and busy and can reduce nipping at corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefugium or display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth work. A refugium grows it out for nutrient export and a steady food supply; in the display, wedge it where fish can graze it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It will not harm corals or fish and competes with nuisance algae for nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eye Catching Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48890986463451,"sku":"ACPOMALGTB","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Pom_Pom_Macro_Algae_Gracilaria_macroalgae.webp?v=1781867336"},{"product_id":"amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater","title":"Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e), also called the Yamato or Japanese algae shrimp, is the hardest-working algae eater in the freshwater hobby. Beginner-friendly and completely peaceful, a small group grazes nuisance hair and soft green algae, biofilm, and leftover food across your plants, hardscape, and glass. Made famous by aquascaper Takashi Amano, it is a staple of planted community tanks. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater cleanup crew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae control:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the best eaters of hair, string, and soft green algae. Plan on roughly one shrimp per 2 gallons for steady grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a group:\u003c\/strong\u003e add 3 or more. They are social and far bolder in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable water:\u003c\/strong\u003e add only to a fully cycled tank and acclimate slowly by drip. They are sensitive to ammonia, nitrite, and sudden swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo copper:\u003c\/strong\u003e like all shrimp, they are killed by copper-based medications and copper-heavy fertilizers. Always check labels before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amano can climb airline and cords, so keep the tank covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e they shed their shell as they grow. Leave the empty molt in the tank, since they often eat it back for calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYamato shrimp, Japanese algae shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e70 to 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 to 8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAlgae and biofilm grazer, omnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eJapan and Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmano shrimp are peaceful and do best with calm freshwater tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e small peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and danios; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e; and other dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e large or aggressive fish such as cichlids, big gouramis, and goldfish, plus anything large enough to treat a 2 inch shrimp as a snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-shrimp-flakes-probiotic\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Shrimp Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e to supplement when algae runs low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/galapagos-cholla-wood-branches-6-inch-3-pack-shrimp-pleco\"\u003eGalapagos Cholla Wood\u003c\/a\u003e grows the biofilm shrimp love to graze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-small-hut-ceramic-shrimp-shelter\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Hut\u003c\/a\u003e gives them a safe place to molt and hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and extra grazing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003eMore freshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e to round out the cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Amano shrimp do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on about one shrimp per 2 gallons for algae control, with a minimum group of 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they hurt my fish or plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are completely peaceful and do not damage healthy plants. They only graze algae, biofilm, and leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep them with community fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with calm tank mates. Just avoid large or aggressive fish that may eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I breed them at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is very difficult. The larvae need brackish water to develop, so home breeding is rare and most Amano shrimp are wild or farm raised.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48891751039195,"sku":"FW1-F7322","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_d0b4e17c-9575-4855-af0d-47a16e44c4b3.png?v=1781906696"},{"product_id":"batman-nerite-snail-neritina-auriculata-freshwater","title":"Batman Nerite Snail (Neritina auriculata)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Batman Nerite Snail (\u003cem\u003eNeritina auriculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the hardest-working algae eaters you can add to a freshwater aquarium. Named for the bold \"wings\" that flare from its dark, glossy shell, this little snail grazes film algae, diatoms, and stubborn green spot algae off glass, rocks, driftwood, and plants without ever harming healthy foliage. Best of all, it will not breed in freshwater, so your cleanup crew never turns into an infestation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a few to your tank, then round out the crew with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae diet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A voracious natural grazer that mows down film algae, brown diatoms, and soft green algae. In a spotless tank, supplement with an algae wafer or a slice of blanched zucchini so it never runs short of food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep stable, well-cycled water at 72 to 78°F with a pH of 7.0 to 8.5. Nerites prefer moderately hard, mineral-rich water, which keeps their shells strong and smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium is key. In soft or RO water, dose a GH and mineral supplement so the shell does not pit or erode over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nerites are accomplished climbers and will wander above the waterline. A tight-fitting lid or cover glass keeps them safely inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo overpopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females may dot hard surfaces with tiny white eggs, but those eggs cannot hatch in pure freshwater, so the population stays in check on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBatman Nerite Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeritina auriculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivore, algae grazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 0.8 inch (2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7.0 to 8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to hard, calcium-rich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWill not breed in freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIndonesia, Indo-Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, plant-safe, and shrimp-safe, the Batman Nerite is one of the easiest cleanup crew members to mix into a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and livebearers, plus dwarf shrimp and other peaceful snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e grazes algae off leaves without eating live plants, making it ideal for planted aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e known snail predators including loaches, pufferfish, and assassin snails, which will pick at or eat nerites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix in our other nerites for variety: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater\"\u003eRacetrack Nerite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/spiky-nerite-snail-clithon-sp-freshwater\"\u003eSpiky Nerite\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/batik-nerite-snail-neritina-variegata-freshwater\"\u003eBatik Nerite\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003eNeocaridina dwarf shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e make excellent algae-eating partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-equilibrium-gh-mineral-builder-planted\"\u003eSeachem Equilibrium\u003c\/a\u003e to raise GH and mineral content for strong shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eaquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a natural, algae-grazing habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Batman Nerites eat my plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They only graze algae and biofilm, so they are completely safe with live plants and a favorite in planted tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they reproduce and take over my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Their eggs need brackish or saltwater to hatch, so they cannot multiply in a freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the little white dots on my glass and decor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose are nerite eggs. They are harmless, will not hatch in freshwater, and can be gently scraped off if you do not like the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good rule of thumb is one nerite for every 5 to 10 gallons, adjusted for how much algae your tank grows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48895567069403,"sku":"FW1-F8160","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_9bb9fad2-2f0c-48be-86dc-d9159148cb34.png?v=1782128017"},{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-clean-chaeto","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Clean Chaeto","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is live chaeto macroalgae packed with a copepod blend that we keep cool and hand to you fresh at pickup, so it reaches your refugium alive and ready to grow.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens Clean Chaeto is a softball-sized portion of live \u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/em\u003e macroalgae, packaged in a jar with roughly 8 ounces of Reef Snacklebox copepod blend. Chaeto is the workhorse of the reef refugium: it strips nitrate and phosphate from your water as it grows and gives copepods and amphipods a dense, tangled home to breed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive your fuge a full head start by pairing it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003elive phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Chaeto\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaetomorpha is a green, spaghetti-like macroalgae that exports nutrients naturally. As it grows it pulls nitrate and phosphate out of the water column, competing with nuisance algae in your display and helping keep glass and rock cleaner. Unlike some macroalgae it does not go sexual and crash, so it is a safe, low-maintenance choice for new and established reefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExports nitrate and phosphate as it grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense habitat where copepods and amphipods breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutcompetes nuisance algae in the display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly, does not crash like caulerpa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the chaeto in a refugium or a low-flow section of your sump where it can tumble gently and catch light. A dedicated refugium light on a reverse daylight schedule keeps it growing and helps stabilize pH overnight. Harvest a handful whenever it fills its space; that exported growth is how nutrients leave the system. Our chaeto is grown in fishless, pest-free systems to minimize hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive \u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/em\u003e macroalgae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoftball-sized, about 1\/4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 8 oz Reef Snacklebox copepod blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ reef refugium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFishless, pest-free systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/maxspect-jump-mj-l230r-led-refugium-light-saltwater\"\u003eRefugium LED Light\u003c\/a\u003e drives chaeto growth and steadies pH on a reverse daylight cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-chaetogro-500ml\"\u003eBrightwell ChaetoGro\u003c\/a\u003e supplies iron and trace elements for faster, denser growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e seeds even more pods into the tangle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003eDinkins Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e feeds the pods living in your chaeto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I put the chaeto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refugium or a calm section of your sump is ideal. It needs light and gentle flow so it can tumble and grow on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it release pods into my display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The copepods packed with it, plus those that breed in the chaeto, drift into your display through the return pump and become a steady live food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes chaeto go sexual and crash like other macroalgae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Chaetomorpha does not go sexual the way caulerpa can, which is a big reason reef keepers prefer it for nutrient export.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it pest-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe grow ours in fishless, isolated systems to keep it clean, but as with any live macroalgae a quick rinse and inspection before adding is always good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48930416066779,"sku":"06677","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_1519a6a8-0c32-43af-afa4-5ccc0f9fae0b.png?v=1782925547"},{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-marine-amphipods","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Live Marine Amphipods","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are live amphipods that we keep cool and hand to you fresh at pickup, so they reach your tank alive and ready to establish.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens Live Marine Amphipods are a hardy, self-sustaining cleanup crew and natural live food for reef and saltwater aquariums. Each order contains roughly 75 amphipods, packed with one or more reef-safe nylon sponges for them to burrow into during transport. Larger and more visible than copepods, amphipods patrol your rock, sand, and sump around the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild a complete living micro-fauna population by pairing them with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003elive phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Amphipods Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmphipods are voracious detritivores. They graze on uneaten food, fish waste, detritus, and film algae, reaching into rock crevices and deep sand that your snails, crabs, and urchins cannot. Because they breed readily in a mature tank or refugium, an established population keeps working and reproducing long after you add it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsume detritus, waste, and nuisance film algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReach tight spots other cleanup crews miss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA prized live food for mandarins, wrasses, and seahorses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreed in the tank and refugium for an ongoing supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Add Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the best establishment, add amphipods after lights-out so they can spread and hide before fish are active. Pour the jar contents, sponge included, straight into your sump or refugium, or into the display if you have plenty of rockwork. Give them a few weeks with minimal predation to build numbers before heavy grazers start hunting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive marine amphipods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~75 per order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOne or more reef-safe nylon sponges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e adds copepods alongside amphipods for a full size range of live food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003eDinkins Live Phytoplankton, Six-Species Blend\u003c\/a\u003e feeds pods at the base of the food chain so populations grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eCopepod Refugium Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e gives pods a predator-free space to breed and multiply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many amphipods will I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly 75 per order. Exact counts vary a little since these are hand-packed live cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish eat them all?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActive pod hunters like mandarins and wrasses can. Seeding a refugium or sump first gives amphipods a protected place to breed so the population sustains itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, completely. Amphipods only consume detritus, waste, and algae, never healthy corals or livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the sponge for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmphipods are benthic and like to cling to surfaces, so the reef-safe nylon sponge gives them somewhere to burrow and lowers stress in transit. Drop it in your sump and the pods will migrate out on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48930568241371,"sku":"24137","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_be66dd2f-2b62-4e54-861f-ec5852b84aa1.png?v=1782925635"}],"url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates.oembed?page=3","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}