Squat Lobster - Allogalathea elegansSquat Lobster (Allogalathea elegans) The Squat Lobster, Allogalathea elegans, is a tiny and highly unusual marine crustacean with elegant striped markings, long slender claws and a close natural association with feather stars. Also known as the Crinoid Squat Lobster, Feather Star Squat Lobster or Elegant Squat Lobster, this Indo Pacific species is not a true lobster, but a small anomuran crustacean more closely related to hermit crabs and porcelain

Scientific Name (Latin):Sabellastarte spp

Recommended 1kg per 8-12l of water

The footprint of these new pumps is incredibly small as the body of both versions are under 250mm wide and only 50mm deep

equivalent to a conventional 40W UV

Juveniles may be found on exposed outer reef flats

as the sand bed alone rarely provides enough nutrition in most aquariums

but they can become territorial

inspecting fish and rockwork

ensuring optimal illumination for aquatic plants and animals

Generally semi-aggressive

INNOVATIVE

giving it a striking and almost toxic appearance