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Utilitarian Inverts

TOP 10 Utilitarian INVERTS For Your Tank - Hilary Jaffe

In this episode, Hilary shares her top 10 utilitarian invertebrates to keep in your tank. Join us as we learn how these inverts keep algae and pests under control, and find out which inverts made the list and why!

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    Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) - Cleanup Crew
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    Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews
    $14.99
    $12.74
    Tired of battling persistent bubble algae and unsightly hair algae? The Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus) is your diligent, all-natural solution. Hailing from the vibrant reefs of the Caribbean,...
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    Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata sp.) - Cleanup Crew
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    Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata sp.) - Cleanup Crew

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    $44.99
    $38.24
    Bring a Live-In Doctor to Your Aquarium Ecosystem! Witness one of the most incredible symbiotic relationships in the ocean, right in your own home. The Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) is...
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    Pitho Crab - Cleanup Crew
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    Pitho Crab - Cleanup Crew

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    $13.99
    $11.89
    The Ultimate Bubble Algae Destroyer Meet the Pitho Crab, the unsung hero of the reef aquarium clean-up crew. Often mistaken for its cousin, the Emerald Crab, the Pitho Crab is a specialized...
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    Tuxedo Urchins (Mespilia globulus) 0.5" - 1.0" - ORA Chicago
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    Tuxedo Urchins (Mespilia globulus) 0.5" - 1.0" - ORA Chicago

    Saltwater Coral Farm
    $29.99
    $23.99
    The Best-Dressed Algae Eater - 0.5" - 1.0" Introduce a touch of class and unmatched cleaning power to your aquarium with the Tuxedo Urchin. Arguably one of the most beautiful and popular urchins in...
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    (10) Pack Trochus Snails (Trochus spp.) Banded or White - Cleanup Crew
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    (10) Pack Trochus Snails (Trochus spp.) Banded or White - Cleanup Crew

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    $25.99
    $22.09
    Trochus snails consume film algae, hair algae, diatoms and some species of cyanobacteria. These snails are excellent for cleaning the rocks and glass of your aquarium, but tend to shy away from the...
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    (10) Pack Bumble Bee Snail (Engina mendicaria) - Cleanup Crew
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    (10) Pack Bumble Bee Snail (Engina mendicaria) - Cleanup Crew

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    $29.99
    $25.49
    Bumble Bee snails are very active scavengers, feeding on crabs and carrion as dead fish, etc. They are great at eating vermetid snails, polychaete worms, and left over food & waste. Clean Up Crews...
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    (10) Pack Blue Legged Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius sp) - Cleanup Crew
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    (10) Pack Blue Legged Hermit Crabs (Clibanarius sp) - Cleanup Crew

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    $19.99
    $16.99
    Scarlet & Blue Leg Hermits are an essential part of any Clean up Crew.  This omnivore can access the smallest crevices and openings within aquascape to consume any nuisance algae including hair algae...
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    (10) Pack LARGE Nassaurius Snail (Nassarius vibex) - Cleanup Crew
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    (10) Pack LARGE Nassaurius Snail (Nassarius vibex) - Cleanup Crew

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    $34.99
    $29.74
    Nassarius snails are very active scavengers, feeding on crabs and carrion as dead fish, etc. They often burrow into marine substrates and then wait with only their siphon protruding, until they smell...
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    Sexy Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) - Chicago Cleanup Crew
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    Sexy Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) - Chicago Cleanup Crew

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    $24.99
    $21.24
    The Dancing Jewel of Nano Reefs (VERY SMALL) Add a splash of personality and vibrant motion to your aquarium with the one-and-only Sexy Shrimp. Famous for its unique behavior, this tiny shrimp holds...
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    Sand Sifting Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus) - Cleanup Crew
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    Sand Sifting Strawberry Conch (Conomurex luhuanus) - Cleanup Crew

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    $34.99
    $29.74
    The Ultimate Sand Sifting Powerhouse (2"+ Average Size) Meet the workhorse of the clean-up crew with the heart of a showpiece invertebrate: the Strawberry Conch. This essential sand-sifter is...
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    Pom Pom Crab (Lybia sp.) - Cleanup Crew
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    Pom Pom Crab (Lybia sp.) - Cleanup Crew

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    $24.99
    $21.24
    Pom pom crabs are about 0.5-1 inch wide on average. The Tiny Boxer of the Reef Prepare to be charmed by one of the most unique and fascinating creatures in the marine aquarium hobby: the Pom Pom...
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    Black Long Spine Sea Urchin - Cleanup Crew
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    Black Long Spine Sea Urchin - Cleanup Crew

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    $34.99
    $29.74
    The Ultimate Algae Predator For the aquarist facing a serious nuisance algae problem, the Black Long Spine Sea Urchin is one of nature's most effective and relentless solutions. With its dramatic,...
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    Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) - Cleanup Crew
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    Chocolate Chip Starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) - Cleanup Crew

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    $17.99
    $15.29
    A Stunning Centerpiece for Fish-Only Tanks Instantly recognizable and undeniably beautiful, the Chocolate Chip Starfish is one of the most iconic stars in the marine world. Its plump, beige body is...
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    Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) - Cleanup Crew
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    Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) - Cleanup Crew

    Clean Up Crews
    $64.99
    $55.24
    The Painted Starfish Hunter Arguably one of the most beautiful and ornate invertebrates in the ocean, the Harlequin Shrimp is a true living jewel. With a creamy white body adorned in a breathtaking...
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    Yellow Ball Sponge - SAQ Coral Farm
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    Yellow Ball Sponge - SAQ Coral Farm

    Clean Up Crews
    $19.99
    $16.99
    Yellow ball sponges *Photo is a representation of the fish you will receive.* Yellow ball sponges, primarily identified as Cinachyrella alloclada or Tethya aurantia (often called golf ball or moon...