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It's a bit difficult to tell from the pic but my guess is it's some kind of parasitic copepod. I've seen them on various crustacea over the years. They usually become encapsulated under the exoskeleton so it kinda looks like a cloudy mass inside a protective bubble. The 2 I had that were...

Well.... I just set up a twin tank system using one. Here's the nickel answer to your question. Pros: It's an algae filter based system and I like algae filters so that makes it a plus in my book. No sump, refugium, protein skimmer or any other type of pumps are needed. One 120w air pump...

I'm probably a little biased but adding "Leo" to the main exhibit last year was one of the best decisions Long Beach ever made. He has adjusted so well that his former tank mate "Donatello" was added a few months ago and is doing equally fine. Prior to the move they were in an exhibit that left...

I am not familar with all members of this species but with the few animals I have encountered while working at a public aquarium I can tell you that these guys can get relatively large with quite an impressive appetite. A few days ago I observed one of our newer arrivals take 6 restaurant grade...