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6 Nano Tank Inverts

6 Best Invertebrates for a 5-Gallon Nano Reef Tank | PNW Tiny Tank Guide | Hilary Jaffe

Keeping a nano aquarium doesn't mean you have to spend all your time on maintenance! In this video, Hilary introduces six incredible invertebrate species perfectly suited for the P&W Custom Small in One 5-gallon XL tank. From the mesmerizing "dance" of Sexy Shrimp and the unique filter-feeding habits of Porcelain Crabs, to the hardworking Blue-Leg Hermit Crabs and Cerith Snails that keep your substrate pristine, these animals provide essential ecosystem services while offering endless entertainment. You’ll also learn how Pom-Pom Crabs use anemones for protection and how Peppermint Shrimp can act as a natural solution for Aiptasia control. Whether you are looking for a dedicated cleanup crew or a fascinating symbiotic relationship to watch, these small-but-mighty inverts are the perfect addition to any 5-gallon reef.

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    Peppermint Shrimp - Small Tank Raised (Lysmata boggessi) - ORA Chicago
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    Peppermint Shrimp - Small Tank Raised (Lysmata boggessi) - ORA Chicago

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    $15.00
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    These peppermint shrimp are captive-bred, tank raised & completely reef-safe, and will consume nuisance Aiptasia anemones. The name Peppermint Shrimp applies to a variety of Lysmata species that are distributed along the Eastern...
  • (5) Pack Blue Legged Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius sp) - Cleanup Crew

    (5) Pack Blue Legged Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius sp) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews
    $9.99
    Scarlet & Blue Leg Hermits are an essential part of any Clean up Crew.  This omnivore can access the smallest crevices and openings within aquascape to consume any nuisance algae including hair algae and cyanobacteria. They also will consume...
  • Sexy Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) - Chicago Cleanup Crew

    Sexy Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) - Chicago Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews
    $24.99
    The Dancing Jewel of Nano Reefs (VERY SMALL) Add a splash of personality and vibrant motion to your aquarium with the one-and-only Sexy Shrimp. Famous for its unique behavior, this tiny shrimp holds its abdomen high in the air and sways rhythmically...
  • Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes galathinus) - Cleanup Crew

    Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes galathinus) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews
    $19.99
    Coloration can vary - these are not always white, brown is common as well. Porcelain crabs live in abundance in Pacific Coast tide pools. They hide under stones, between mussels in mussel beds, among sponges and tucked into tufts of algae. Safely...
  • (5) Pack Cerith Snail (Cerithium SP) - Cleanup Crew

    (5) Pack Cerith Snail (Cerithium SP) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews
    $11.99
    Cerith snails are small but elegant (white or dark) spiral shelled snails and are very active scavengers, feeding on crabs and carrion and dead fish, etc. They often burrow into marine substrates and then wait until they smell nearby food.  They are...
  • Pom Pom Crab (Lybia sp.) - Cleanup Crew

    Pom Pom Crab (Lybia sp.) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews
    $24.99
    Pom pom crabs are about 0.5-1 inch wide on average. The Tiny Boxer of the Reef Prepare to be charmed by one of the most unique and fascinating creatures in the marine aquarium hobby: the Pom Pom Crab. This minuscule crustacean, also known as the Boxer...