What are some of the rarer animals in this hobby?

[Softhammer]

In my nano its my three Coco Worms that count as my rarer animals as they don't turn up that often in the uk

You’ve got another one in there that used to be very common but I haven’t seen in years. Your Tubipora Musica, pipe organ coral. I would love to get my hands on one of those.

 

[Proteus Meep]

Yep it's a real treasure of the tank...it is growing really fast now

 

[carmodpg]

My basket starfish is pretty odd. It’s not rare per se, but people certainly love to look at it in my tank. It’s unbelievable to watch it and then realize it is a starfish!

 

[lion king]

I don't think many people keep these guys, rhinopias frondosa or a parapterois heterura

 

[Jase4224]

In my nano its my three Coco Worms that count as my rarer animals as they don't turn up that often in the uk

Beautiful tank. What is that cool orange coral at the top though?!

 

[Marie7]

In Florida, they’re common. But where I live, I could only convince one person to ship them and only 6.

We have plenty down here in Florida yes...

 

[Thomashtom]

Black ribbon eel. Not rare but getting them to eat frozen food is another story!!! This one eats silversides soaked in vitamins. Thanks

 

[lion king]

Black ribbon eel. Not rare but getting them to eat frozen food is another story!!! This one eats silversides soaked in vitamins. Thanks

Here's my black ribbon eel turning blue, like taking forever.
A cute little yellow spot scorpionfish not seen that often.

 

[Thomashtom]

very cool!!!

 

[ccombs]

What are some of the rarer (and/or odder) animals kept in saltwater aquariums? What are some of the ones that interest you?

Photo of sea apple by @icycoral

The Most Rare Animal..... A Reefer with Patience.