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Mithraculus sculptus
A small, bright green marine crab valued for its ability to eat bubble algae (Valonia) in reef tanks. Generally peaceful but may eat small snails or corals.
Fish Gasping at Surface
Fish hover at the surface, breathing rapidly. A possible oxygen emergency.
Fin Rot
Fins look frayed, ragged or are visibly shrinking with white or red edges.
Dropsy
Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.
Common invertebrate problems
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