[{"id":11,"display_name":"Halloween Hermit Crab","other_names":"Halloween (Reef) Crab, Striped Hermit Crab, *and* Orange Legged Hermit Crab","sci_name":"*Ciliopagurus strigatus*","category":"invertebrates","species_type":"Crab","tank_roles":"Display, Algae eater, *and* Scavenger","about":"This hardy, colorful hermit crab is known for its bright orange and black legs, giving it the nickname \"Halloween\" crab. As both a scavenger and algae eater, it helps maintain tank cleanliness. To keep it reef-safe and prevent aggression toward snails for their shells, be sure to keep it well-fed and provide extra empty shells.","temperament":"Semi-Aggressive","avg_adult_size":"2-3 inches","reef_safe":"With Caution","care_level":"Moderate","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"35.00","stock":25,"image_url":"inverts_Halloween_Hermit_Crab.png","created_at":"1747260069815"},{"id":4,"display_name":"Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse","other_names":"Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, Carpenter's Wrasse, *and* Redfin Flasher Wrasse","sci_name":"*Paracheilinus carpenteri*","category":"fishes","species_type":"Wrasse","tank_roles":"Display, Active swimmer","about":"This colorful display fish is a very active swimmer that needs space to swim. Its tank should have a lid to prevent jumping. It also prefers peaceful tankmates.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":"2.5-3 inches","reef_safe":"Yes","care_level":"Moderate","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"50.00","stock":29,"image_url":"fishes_Carpenters_Flasher_Wrasse.png","created_at":"1747255802023"},{"id":12,"display_name":"Kenya Tree Coral","other_names":"Cauliflower Soft Coral, Tree Coral, *and* Nephthea","sci_name":"*Capnella spp.*","category":"corals_&_anemones","species_type":"Soft Coral","tank_roles":"Display, Vertical-filler, Self-fragging, *and* Nano-friendly","about":"This hardy soft coral grows vertically in a tree-like shape, adding height and motion to reef aquariums. It can propagate on its own by naturally dropping frags. With low care requirements and peaceful behavior, it's a reliable tank filler for beginner-friendly soft coral setups.","temperament":"Mildly Aggressive","avg_adult_size":null,"reef_safe":null,"care_level":"Easy","lighting_needs":"**Moderate (PAR 100ΓÇô150)** ΓÇô While adaptable, it grows best with moderate light.","flow_needs":"**Moderate** ΓÇô Randomized flow helps promote healthy polyp extension and growth.","placement_advice":"Place in mid to lower zone while allow space for coral growth and self-fragging.","price":"20.00","stock":26,"image_url":"corals_&_anemos_Kenya_Tree_Coral.png","created_at":"1747260712072"},{"id":6,"display_name":"Pulsing Xenia","other_names":"Pom Pom Coral, Xenia, *and* Pulse Coral","sci_name":"*Xenia spp.*","category":"corals_&_anemones","species_type":"Soft Coral","tank_roles":"Display, Adds motion, Fast spreading, *and* Mat-encrusting","about":"This rhythmic soft coral adds eye-catching motion and texture to reef tanks. It grows rapidly and can become invasive if not isolated or regularly trimmed. Ideal for beginners, it thrives in peaceful, low-maintenance setups but should be placed away from slower-growing corals to avoid overgrowth.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":null,"reef_safe":null,"care_level":"Very Easy","lighting_needs":"**Moderate (PAR 100ΓÇô150)** ΓÇô Prefers indirect but consistent lighting.","flow_needs":"**Moderate** ΓÇô coral pulses and expand polyps best under swaying, indirect flow.","placement_advice":"Place in mid to upper rockwork to ensure spread area. Also isolate to control fast spread when needed.","price":"25.00","stock":29,"image_url":"corals_&_anemos_Pulsing_Xenia.png","created_at":"1747257062795"},{"id":1,"display_name":"Bicolor Blenny","other_names":"Two-colored Blenny, Bicolor Combtooth Blenny, *and* Bicolor Coralblenny","sci_name":"*Ecsenius bicolor*","category":"fishes","species_type":"Blenny","tank_roles":"Algae eater","about":"This hardy algae grazer likes to perch on rockwork, but may nip at fleshy corals if underfed.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":"3-4 inches","reef_safe":"Yes","care_level":"Easy","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"35.00","stock":22,"image_url":"fishes_Bicolor_Blenny.png","created_at":"1747254020585"},{"id":9,"display_name":"Toadstool Leather","other_names":"Mushroom Leather Coral *and* Leather Coral","sci_name":"*Sarcophyton spp.*","category":"corals_&_anemones","species_type":"Soft Coral","tank_roles":"Display, Centerpiece","about":"This large, hardy soft coral makes for a reliable centerpiece for beginner-friendly reef tanks. Often grouped in \"leather zones\"ΓÇöareas where leather corals are kept together due to similar care needsΓÇöit thrives under moderate lighting and low water flow. Its long tentacles periodically shed mucus during growth and may release mild defensive chemicals, making it slightly aggressive toward nearby tankmates.","temperament":"Semi-Aggressive","avg_adult_size":null,"reef_safe":null,"care_level":"Easy","lighting_needs":"**Moderate (PAR 100ΓÇô200)** ΓÇô Tolerates most light conditions.","flow_needs":"**Moderate** ΓÇô Medium flow promotes polyp extension and shedding.","placement_advice":"Place in mid-zone and with moderate lighting and flow to ensure space to grow.","price":"60.00","stock":25,"image_url":"corals_&_anemos_Toadstool_Leather.png","created_at":"1747259315824"},{"id":8,"display_name":"Electric Blue Hermit Crab","other_names":"Electic Blue Crab, Blue Leg Hermit Crab, *and* Blue Knuckle Hermit Crab","sci_name":"*Calcinus elegans*","category":"invertebrates","species_type":"Crab","tank_roles":"Scavenger, Detritivore","about":"Despite its striking blue appearance, this scavenger and detritivore helps keep the tank clean by consuming leftover food and waste. However, it may attack snails for their shellsΓÇöso be sure to provide extra empty shells to minimize aggression and risk to other invertebrates.","temperament":"Semi-Aggressive","avg_adult_size":"2 inches","reef_safe":"Yes","care_level":"Easy","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"20.00","stock":26,"image_url":"inverts_Electric_Blue_Hermit_Crab.png","created_at":"1747258866936"},{"id":5,"display_name":"Scarlet Hermit Crab","other_names":"Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab, Red Reef Hermit Crab, *and* Red-legged Hermit Crab","sci_name":"*Paguristes cadenati*","category":"invertebrates","species_type":"Crab","tank_roles":"Detritivore","about":"This hardy and peaceful hermit crab scavenges leftover food and algae, making it a valuable part of any reef tank's cleanup crew. Its reef-safe nature and low-maintenance care make it an excellent option for beginners.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":"1 inch","reef_safe":"Yes","care_level":"Very Easy","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"15.00","stock":28,"image_url":"inverts_Scarlet_Hermit_Crab.png","created_at":"1747256353944"},{"id":2,"display_name":"Emerald Crab","other_names":"Green Clinging Crab, Jade Crab, *and* Mithrax Crab","sci_name":"*Mithraculus sculptus*","category":"invertebrates","species_type":"Crab","tank_roles":"Algae eater","about":"This hardy, reef-safe crab known is known for its effectiveness against bubble algae infestations. While peaceful, it should be provided with sufficient algae or supplemental food to avoid aggression toward other tankmates or corals.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":"2 inches","reef_safe":"With Caution","care_level":"Easy","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"15.00","stock":26,"image_url":"inverts_Emerald_Crab.png","created_at":"1747254535291"},{"id":7,"display_name":"Diamond Watchman Goby","other_names":"Diamond Goby, Orange-Spotted Sleeper Goby, *and* Maiden Goby","sci_name":"*Valenciennea puellaris*","category":"fishes","species_type":"Goby","tank_roles":"Substrate cleaner","about":"This bottom-dwelling vigorous sandsifter helps keep tank substrate clean. It may  rearrange sandbed structure, and can become territorial toward other gobies.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":"4-5 inches","reef_safe":"Yes","care_level":"Moderate","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"40.00","stock":22,"image_url":"fishes_Diamond_Watchman_Goby.png","created_at":"1747258369421"},{"id":13,"display_name":"Flame Angelfish","other_names":"Flame Angel, Flaming Angelfish, *and* Japanese Pygmy Angelfish","sci_name":"*Centropyge loricula*","category":"fishes","species_type":"Angelfish","tank_roles":"Display, Active swimmer","about":"This active colorful fish makes for a great display, but it may graze on algae and rock surfaces, and occasionally nip at corals. Also, they can occasionally be aggressive due to their territorial nature and during mating seasonΓÇöespecially between competing males. Besides requiring close observation in mixed reef tanks, it also requires stable water parameters.","temperament":"Semi-Aggressive","avg_adult_size":"4 inches","reef_safe":"With Caution","care_level":"Moderate","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"80.00","stock":29,"image_url":"fishes_Flame_Angelfish.png","created_at":"1747261726084"},{"id":10,"display_name":"Firefish Goby","other_names":"Firefish, Fire Dartfish, and Magnificent Firefish","sci_name":"*Nemateleotris magnifica*","category":"fishes","species_type":"Goby","tank_roles":"Active swimmer","about":"This active, darting swimmer prefers a calm tank with peaceful tankmates. ItΓÇÖs shy and prone to jumping, so a secure lid is recommended.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":"3 inches","reef_safe":"Yes","care_level":"Easy","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"30.00","stock":22,"image_url":"fishes_Firefish_Goby.png","created_at":"1747259583832"},{"id":15,"display_name":"Branching Hammerhead Coral","other_names":"Branching Anchor Coral *and* Euphyllia Hammer Coral","sci_name":"*Euphyllia paraancora*","category":"corals_&_anemones","species_type":"LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral","tank_roles":"Display, Centerpiece, Adds motion, *and* Fraggable","about":"This coral has long, fleshy, hammer-shaped tentacles that sway beautifully in \"flow-reactive zones\"ΓÇöareas with moderate, rythmic water movement for motion of tentacles. Unlike its wall-type cousin, *Euphyllia paraancora* is more beginner-friendly and easier to frag. While it has moderately strong sweepers, it can often be spaced closer to other branching hammers and frogspawn corals within *Euphyllia* gardensΓÇöjust ensure moderate spacing to minimize the risk of aggression.","temperament":"Aggressive","avg_adult_size":null,"reef_safe":null,"care_level":"Moderate","lighting_needs":"**Moderate (PAR 150ΓÇô200)** ΓÇô Prefers steady light exposure within this range.","flow_needs":"**Moderate** ΓÇô Requires enough flow to keep tentacles extended and free from detritus buildup.","placement_advice":"Place in lower to mid zone while giving at least 4\"-6\" space around coral to prevent stinging neighbors.","price":"50.00","stock":25,"image_url":"corals_anemos_Branching_Hammerhead_Coral.png","created_at":"1747262674656"},{"id":14,"display_name":"Skunk Cleaner Shrimp","other_names":"Pacific Cleaner Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, *and* White-Banded Cleaner Shrimp","sci_name":"*Lysmata amboinensis*","category":"invertebrates","species_type":"Shrimp","tank_roles":"Cleaner","about":"This hardy, social, and very helpful cleaner shrimp forms a symbiotic relationship with fish by removing parasites and dead tissue from their bodies. Its active cleaning behavior not only helps keep fish healthy but also contributes to overall reef tank health and cleanliness.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":"2 inches","reef_safe":"Yes","care_level":"Easy","lighting_needs":null,"flow_needs":null,"placement_advice":null,"price":"30.00","stock":25,"image_url":"inverts_Skunk_Cleaner_Shrimp.png","created_at":"1747262230052"},{"id":3,"display_name":"Green Star Polyps","other_names":"GSP, Starburst Polyps, *and* Neon Green Star Polyps ","sci_name":"*Pachyclavularia violacea*","category":"corals_&_anemones","species_type":"Soft Coral","tank_roles":"Display, Mat-Encrusting, *and* Fast-spreading","about":"This rock-covering soft coral is ideal for adding vibrant color to bare rock or tank walls. It spreads quickly as a hardy, fast-growing encrusting mat, making it perfect for covering unused or open rock surfaces. Its low maintenance and peaceful nature make it a safe option for reef beginners.","temperament":"Peaceful","avg_adult_size":null,"reef_safe":null,"care_level":"Very Easy","lighting_needs":"**Low (PAR 50ΓÇô100)** ΓÇô Thrives in shaded and low-light areas.","flow_needs":"**Low** ΓÇô Gentle indirect flow helps prevent detritus buildup.","placement_advice":"Place around low rockwork or at back wall of tank. Also account for the coral being able to spread quickly.","price":"35.00","stock":22,"image_url":"corals_&_anemos_Green_Star_Polyps.png","created_at":"1747255352990"}]