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Utilitarian Inverts

TOP 10 Utilitarian INVERTS For Your Tank - Hilary Jaffe

In this episode, Hilary shares her top 10 utilitarian invertebrates to keep in your tank. Join us as we learn how these inverts keep algae and pests under control, and find out which inverts made the list and why!

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  • Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) - Cleanup Crew

    Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $14.99
    Tired of battling persistent bubble algae and unsightly hair algae? The Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) is your diligent, all-natural solution. Hailing from the vibrant reefs of the Caribbean, this small but mighty invertebrate is a must-have for any...
  • Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata sp.) - Cleanup Crew

    Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata sp.) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $44.99
    Bring a Live-In Doctor to Your Aquarium Ecosystem! Witness one of the most incredible symbiotic relationships in the ocean, right in your own home. The Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) is more than just a beautiful addition; it's an essential...
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    Tuxedo Urchins (Mespilia globulus) 0.5" - 1.0" - ORA Chicago
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    Tuxedo Urchins (Mespilia globulus) 0.5" - 1.0" - ORA Chicago

    Saltwater Coral Farm

    $29.99
    $23.99
    The Best-Dressed Algae Eater - 0.5" - 1.0" Introduce a touch of class and unmatched cleaning power to your aquarium with the Tuxedo Urchin. Arguably one of the most beautiful and popular urchins in the hobby, this dapper creature features a dark,...
  • (10) Pack Bumble Bee Snail (Engina mendicaria) - Cleanup Crew

    (10) Pack Bumble Bee Snail (Engina mendicaria) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $29.99
    Bumble Bee snails are very active scavengers, feeding on crabs and carrion as dead fish, etc. They are great at eating vermetid snails, polychaete worms, and left over food & waste. Clean Up Crews only Ship on Monday - Thursday to avoid...
  • (10) Pack Trochus Snails (Trochus spp.) Banded or White - Cleanup Crew

    (10) Pack Trochus Snails (Trochus spp.) Banded or White - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $25.99
    Trochus snails consume film algae, hair algae, diatoms and some species of cyanobacteria. These snails are excellent for cleaning the rocks and glass of your aquarium, but tend to shy away from the sand. Trochus snails can right themselves, but like...
  • Pitho Crab - Cleanup Crew

    Pitho Crab - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $13.99
    The Ultimate Bubble Algae Destroyer Meet the Pitho Crab, the unsung hero of the reef aquarium clean-up crew. Often mistaken for its cousin, the Emerald Crab, the Pitho Crab is a specialized herbivore with an incredible appetite for one of the most...
  • (10) Pack Blue Legged Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius sp) - Cleanup Crew

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

    Clean Up Crews

    $19.99
    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...
  • (10) Pack LARGE Nassaurius Snail (Nassarius vibex) - Cleanup Crew

    (10) Pack LARGE Nassaurius Snail (Nassarius vibex) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $34.99
    Nassarius snails are very active scavengers, feeding on crabs and carrion as dead fish, etc. They often burrow into marine substrates and then wait with only their siphon protruding, until they smell nearby food.  They are essential for aerating...
  • 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...
  • Sand Sifting Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus) - Cleanup Crew

    Sand Sifting Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $34.99
    The Ultimate Sand Sifting Powerhouse (2"+ Average Size) Meet the workhorse of the clean-up crew with the heart of a showpiece invertebrate: the Strawberry Conch. This essential sand-sifter is renowned for its tireless dedication to keeping your sandbed...
  • Electric Blue Hermit Crab (Calcinus elegans) - Cleanup Crew

    Electric Blue Hermit Crab (Calcinus elegans) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $19.99
    The electric blue hermit crab (Calcinus elegans) is a rare, tropical crab with striking blue and orange colors:      Appearance The electric blue hermit crab has bright blue legs with black...
  • Horseshoe Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) - Cleanup Crew

    Horseshoe Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $17.99
    Average size of 2" - 5"+  Horseshoe crabs are unique-looking arthropods with a hard exoskeleton, a long tail, and a horseshoe-shaped body:      Appearance Horseshoe crabs have a dark brown or olive...
  • 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...
  • Black Long Spine Sea Urchin - Cleanup Crew

    Black Long Spine Sea Urchin - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $34.99
    The Ultimate Algae Predator For the aquarist facing a serious nuisance algae problem, the Black Long Spine Sea Urchin is one of nature's most effective and relentless solutions. With its dramatic, jet-black spines that can grow to incredible lengths,...
  • Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) - Cleanup Crew

    Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $29.99
    The coral banded shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) is a saltwater shrimp with a striking red and white color pattern, long antennae, and a prickly body texture:      Size: Can grow up to 2.4 inches...
  • Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) - Cleanup Crew

    Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $17.99
    A Stunning Centerpiece for Fish-Only Tanks Instantly recognizable and undeniably beautiful, the Chocolate Chip Starfish is one of the most iconic stars in the marine world. Its plump, beige body is adorned with dark brown to black tubercles that look...
  • Arrow Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) - Cleanup Crew

    Arrow Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $18.99
    Appearance Arrow crabs have a medium golden brown body with stripes of brown, black, yellow, or gold. They have 10 legs, eight for walking and two pincers, and their legs can be more than three times the length of their body. Their...
  • Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) - Cleanup Crew

    Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews

    $64.99
    The Painted Starfish Hunter Arguably one of the most beautiful and ornate invertebrates in the ocean, the Harlequin Shrimp is a true living jewel. With a creamy white body adorned in a breathtaking mosaic of purple, pink, or blue spots, and unique,...