Miscellaneous Saltwater Invertebrates
The wonderful world of invertebrates makes up a diverse array of unusual and colorful creatures. There are numerous species of snails, hermit crabs, starfish and shrimp that become housekeepers. Snails and hermit crabs will consume large amounts of algae, keeping the glass, substrate and decor clean. They, along with starfish and shrimp will also consume uneaten food and detritus. There are species of shrimp, like the cleaner shrimp, that will act as doctors, picking parasites off fish helping to keep them healthy. One needs to be careful when selecting an invertebrate for a reef aquarium.
Many may look innocent, but some invertebrates can feed on other invertebrates or corals residing in the home aquarium. Invertebrates can be sensitive to rapid changes in water chemistry from temperature to specific gravity. For a complete guide to acclimating your new aquatic life, please check out our aquatic life acclimation guide care sheet for further information. Whether you're looking for a colorful shrimp or a unique species like an urchin, Petco has you covered with our assortment of saltwater invertebrates!
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