Linckia Sea Star (Purple)
TThe Purple Linckia Star, also known as the Purple Sea Star or Leiaster Sea Star, is a deep ‘fuzzy’ purple and has long cylindrical arms. This unique sea star can be differentiated from its relatives by its bright yellow tube feet and fuzzy appearance on close inspection. This sea star is one of the most [...]
Lettuce Sea Slug
The Lettuce Sea Slug is an unusual and entertaining addition to the reef aquarium. It has highly folded parapodia (side appendages), which give it a ruffled appearance similar to lettuce. The Lettuce Sea Slug is captivating not only for its interesting shape but also for its purposeful and comical manner in which it creeps along [...]
Sea Hare
The body of the Dwarf Sea Hare is a combination of speckles and patterns. The location of its rhinophores (organ used to smell) and its oral tentacles make it look a bit like a rabbit, hence its common name. If it becomes startled, it may release a purple dye to repel attacking fish. In the [...]
Flying Scallop
The Flying Scallop has red tentacles and a smoother shell than Caribbean members of its genus, and its tentacles are more sticky. While it usually remains in one place (sessile), it has the ability to jet water out of the back of its hinge, propelling it forward in the direction of its opening. It is [...]
Flame Scallop
The Red Flame Scallop, also called the Flame Scallop or Red File Shell Clam, has a bright red mantel with red or white tentacles. The shell of the various Flame Scallops is covered with fine bumps, making it feel like a file. The Red Flame Scallop builds a small nest of small rocks and pieces [...]
Debelius Reef Lobster
The Debelius’ Reef Lobster, also known as the Purple/Orange Reef Lobster, has a white to lavender body, with orange and violet spots. The elongated, flat claws which are used for threats and defense may be purple, as well. An ideal environment should have a thick gravel bed for burrowing, and rocks for hiding, as well [...]
