Saltwater Invertebrates for Sale

Saltwater invertebrates for sale

Invertebrates do much of the work in a reef. Our saltwater invertebrates for sale include snails and hermit crabs that eat algae and leftover food. There are also cleaner shrimp, starfish and urchins, and clams.

Building a cleanup crew

A cleanup crew is usually the first livestock in a new tank. Start with a mix of snails and small hermit crabs once your tank has cycled. A rough rule is one snail per gallon or two, then adjust based on how much algae you see.

Invertebrates are sensitive to copper. So never use copper medications in a tank with inverts.

Common questions

How do I acclimate invertebrates?

Acclimate them slowly, over 45 to 60 minutes. They are more sensitive to salinity changes than fish.