Many seawater aquarists ~ in the face of the inexhaustible green filament algae, red filament algae, red mud, brown algae, etc. in the tank are big, which is to say that these help us take care of the fish tank of the small partner it!
Hermit Crab Chapter
Blue-legged hermit crab
The distinguishing features of this hermit crab are blue legs ~ red belt ~ two pincers the same size ~ ~ the largest is 1 inch ~ short short legs are very helpful for the seawater tank ~ because he likes to eat all kinds of algae ~ even red mud algae also eat ~ and will also turn sand ~ ~ But the only thing to pay attention to is that if the short blue in your tank is surplus and the supply of algae green food is insufficient... Then your snail will have to suffer ~ ~ but in general ~ there is no way to avoid algae in the tank
Short red scarf hermit crab
The characteristics are red face and legs ~ two claws are the same size ~ the largest is also about 1 inch ~ The habit of eating is the same as the short blue legs ~ ~ Pay attention to the number of the lower tank and the algae supply in your tank ~ This crab can enter the aquarium ~ This kind of algae is also eaten ~ including red mud algae.
Electric blue hermit crab
This hermit crab has shiny blue feet ~ black straps ~ must be shiny orange ~ pliers are green and about the same size ~ maximum can grow up to 2 inches ~ eating habits are similar to the above ~ can enter the aquarium ~ all kinds of algae are eaten ~ also include red mud algae.
Halloween hermit crab
As the name suggests ~ like a monster that will come out on Halloween ~ ~ The feet are all round ~ Halloween hermit crabs also love to eat algae ~ and the red mud algae is also on their menu ~ The precautions are the same as the previous ones~
Red reef hermit crab
Red feet ~ yellow face ~ can turn sand ~ also eat red mud algae ~ suitable for survival in the aquarium Oh
Sea snail/snail article
Many snails can't turn over on their own if they fall backwards ~ this snail will prefer to stay on the stone or glass ~ The snails described below are vegetarians ~ They will make a huge contribution to clearing the algae from your tank.
Chestnut onyx snail
This snail is also called a porcelain snail ~ it is egg-shaped ~ most of the surface is very smooth ~ the shell has a tooth shape to resist predators ~ This snail can reach a maximum of 1.5 inches ~ This snail needs a lot of algae and microorganisms to survive ~ If there is no algae in the tank ~ He will die ~ and is particularly sensitive to copper and nitrates.
Margarita snail
Also known as pearl snails ~ this snail has a smooth shell ~ and the shape of a turban ~ up to about 1 inch ~ This vegetarian snail also needs a lot of algae to survive ~ If the algae are eaten ~ they will die ~ ~
Watermelon planing
Taiwan is called leopard, Hong Kong is called bus, moss eating ancient B. The body is variegated brown with blue spots. Reared in aquariums over 150 liters, providing plenty of rocks and space to swim. It usually does not attack other fish, except for those similar in size. It is best to raise them alone or in pairs. It will eat microalgae on the stones, and will also eat some stony corals and small polypods on the shells. If raised in a large aquarium with enough algae, you will live well. Some plant-based bait can be added.
Hanging class article
Hanging is really a master of eating algae! Introducing several common hanging classes!
Gold hanging
English: Yellow Tang
Scientific name: Zebrasoma flavescens
The hoist has a bright yellow body and is widely distributed from Hawaii to the Great Barrier Reef in Indonesia and Australia.
Reared in aquariums of 250 liters and larger with plenty of swimming space. If there is an aggressive behavior against the same kind of fish, it is best to keep only one in a tank. If you want to put more, entering the cylinder at the same time can reduce its attack behavior.
Although hanging fish also feed animals like other fish, care needs to be taken to provide adequate plant-based baits such as seaweed and seaweed. This strengthens their body's immunity, reduces aggressive behavior and improves their overall health. It is also possible to tie dry seaweed to the stone for feeding, and it is recommended to feed it 3 times a day. Or prepare some artificial plant-based bait, which can be more convenient. This type of hoist is the most common, popular and very adapted to rearing in bare tanks and coral tanks.
Blue-hanging/yellowtail secondary spinytail
Palette surgeonfish
Scientific name: Paracanthurus hepatus
Distribution: Pan Pacific Tropical Waters
Features: Blue upside-down hanging, also known as Pacific Blue Crane, is one of everyone's favorite and beautiful hangings, which can live for a long time. It is easy to distinguish it from other hangings because of its oval body and thick black stripes. The body color is like the dark blue of the palette, which is very bright. Eat algae, plankton, small fish and shrimp, etc. Aquariums should be kept with a certain number of hiding places and sufficient swimming space. Blue inverted hanging is easier to raise than other hangings, and sometimes has aggressive behavior towards the same kind. If you want to stock more than one strip, you should put in a large enough tank at the same time. Prone to skin parasitic diseases such as white spots. Juveniles are easy to tame, but adults are more difficult. Animal bait can be fed, but sufficient plant-based bait such as seaweed and seaweed can be fed with dry seaweed tied to the stone, or artificial plant-based bait.
Purple upside-down /Yellow-tailed sail hanging/Purple high-fin spinytail
English name: Yellowtail tang/Purple tang
Scientific name: Zebrasoma xanthurum/Zebrasoma Xanthurus
Distribution: Red Sea
Brief description of the features: purple-blue body, yellow tail. This fish is known to live only in coral reefs of the Red Sea, but according to the latest information, it is also found in parts of the Arabian Sea, the Aden Strait, and Sri Lanka. Usually lived alone, but swarms of life were also found in the southern Red Sea, with adult fish sometimes reaching up to 25 cm. Of all the marine fish, this fish is known for its color and is a very popular hanging species raised in coral tanks. If well reared, it can be easily reared in any large bare tank or coral tank. Keep them, pay attention to providing good light, enough swimming space and some hiding places. However, it is aggressive and will attack fish of similar body shape, especially other hanging species. Although hanging fish also feed animals like other fish, care needs to be taken to provide adequate plant-based baits such as seaweed and seaweed. This strengthens their body's immunity, reduces aggressive behavior and improves their overall health. It is also possible to tie dry seaweed to the stone for feeding, and it is recommended to feed it 3 times a day. Or prepare some artificial plant-based bait, which can be more convenient.
Chicken heart hanging/heart spotted thorntail fish
English name: Achilles tang
Scientific name: Acanthurus achilles
Distribution: Hawaiian waters
Brief description of the characteristics: there are very bright white and orange colors on the dorsal fin, caudal fin and fin. There is a bright white stripe on the cheeks and an orange patch in the shape of a teardrop near the tail. There will be fierce battles between the same species, it is not easy to mix, and juvenile fish will appear this color when the body length is 6 cm to 7 cm, and its charm will be shown after the body length is 8 cm. Therefore, the adult fish color is very beautiful, swimming lively, aquarium needs a large space and water body. The tail spines of the chicken heart are poisonous glands, which can cause severe pain. Animal bait can be fed, to provide enough seagrass and seaweed and other plant bait, can be tied to the stone dried seaweed to feed, can also be artificial plant bait.
Pink-blue upside-down/white-breasted stingraytail
The English name is Powderblue surgeonfish
Scientific name: Acanthurus leucosternon
Distribution: Indian Ocean
Brief description of the features: also called pink blue upside down hanging, Hong Kong called pink hanging, oval body, color contrast. It is popular for its vivid colors. The dorsal and pectoral fins are bright yellow , and the head and tail are dark blue. Aquariums should ensure sufficient swimming space. It is very aggressive against other hanging fish, especially those with close body shape and color. It is best to put only this one pink blue upside down in a tank, unless the aquarium is large enough and enters the cylinder at the same time. Feeding is positive and can feed animals, and to provide enough plant-based bait such as seaweed and seaweed, dry seaweed can be tied to the stone to feed, or artificial plant bait. Eat more plant-based feed to maintain body color.
Large sail upside down / coarse-skinned fish / high-fin spiny tailfish
English name: Sailfin tang
Scientific name: Zebrasoma veliferum
Distribution: Tropical Pacific Ocean
Brief description of the characteristics: also known as the Pacific sail crane, the head is triangular, the snout protrusion has fine white dots, the body color is grayish white, and there are 7-8 dark brown vertical ring bands between the eyes and the tail stalk on the side of the body, and there are dark yellow dots and patterns on the ribbon. The dorsal fin is from the top of the head to the tail stalk, and the fins are wide and towering like sails, densely covered with black and white patterns. The fin is wide and densely covered with a white black pattern, the tail fin is bright yellow, and the tail stem has a thorny tail hook. Aquariums need enough room to swim and will be aggressive toward other hoists for a while, but be at peace with the other fish in the tank. Can be fed into the cylinder simultaneously to reduce its aggressive behavior. Grab to eat, easy to raise, can feed animal bait, to provide enough seaweed and seaweed and other plant bait, can be tied to the stone dried seaweed to feed, can also be artificial plant bait. Juveniles are best accompanied by fish of the same species.
Pearl upside down / Gem upside down / Gem high fin spiny tail fish
English name: Spotted tang
Scientific name: Zebrasoma gemmatum Iebrasoma veliferum
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean
Brief description of the characteristics: This fish has high fins like a sail, and the white straight lines on the body are thinner than the large sails, and there are fine dot patterns near the abdomen. It feeds on seaweed and seaweed in the ocean. Grab food in the aquarium, feed artificial feed, plant feed to eat, easy to feed.
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