questions about invertebrates

Curious question for the reef keepers out there — who didn’t wait the usual 6–12 months before adding a Bubble Tip Anemone, and how did it go for you? I’m not currently shopping for a BTA since I’m running an AIO nano, but I’m planning to upgrade to a 112-gallon in the future and just trying to...

Hi all, I caught a lined shore crab from the beach in California and have kept it alive for about 2 months quite easily now. Is it possible to keep it in a reef setup as I really enjoy their active/hiding movements and movements between land and water too. If not what reconmendations do you have...

I found this baby snail looking/slug in my tank. It has a hard shell on the outside, but his body is way larger than the shell. Wondering if this is a smell that was just born and hasn’t grown at shell. Or is that a sea slug? I have multiple Snail species in my tank If it is recognizable to...

I'm assuming that this is a bad sign. I've had a margarita snail for about a month, and I noticed that in the past few days it appears the coralline growth and patterning of its shell is flaking away to reveal a pearlescent white shell. I've only used pre-made Saltwater and distilled water...

As title states, I'm looking for a reef safe sea urchin for GHA in my reefer 350. Right now all I have are some softies as well as some fish (clowns, cardinalfish, damselfish). Looking to see what my best option(s) would be.. I've come across pincushion, tuxedo, and rock boring.. thanks!

Can can add a invertebrate straight to my display tank? No quarantine