Aquarium, Favorite, Fish, Saltwater
The Puffer Fish. Deadly Delicacy Puffer fish, or Tetraodontidae, are most known for their ability to “puff” up into an inedible ball to defend against predators. They do this by inflating their stomachs with water, for the most part, and sometimes air. Not only do...
Aquarium, Educational, Invertebrates, Saltwater
Tough little shrimp. Fiery in Color and Personality The red fire shrimp, known scientifically as Lysmata debelius, is characterized by its blazing red color highlighted by bright white limbs and antennae. Beautiful additions to tanks, these fish also tend to be quite...
Aquarium, Educational, Favorite, Invertebrates, Saltwater
The aggressive arrow crab. A Long-limbed Aggressor Known for their incredibly long, thin legs, the arrow crab, scientifically known as Stenorhynchus seticornis, actually gets its name from its triangular body, which is shaped like an arrowhead. While they’re...
Aquarium, Educational, Favorite, Fish, Saltwater
The gentle banner fish. A Poor Man’s Moorish Idol The longfin banner fish, otherwise known as the black and white heniochus (Heniochus acuminatus) is characterized by their flat, black and white striped body, yellow dorsal fin, and a long, white banner fin that...
