Squat Lobster, Allogalathea elegans Bali Jawfish they tend to stir up

they tend to stir up detritus where it goes into suspension and is then removed by the filtration

so its care should only be attempted by the experienced aquarists

Also referred to as the Jewelled Rockskipper

This fish is a stronger swimmer than its seahorse cousins and rarely comes into direct contact with the substrate

A very curious fish with a distinctive personality

Squat Lobster, Allogalathea elegans Bali Jawfish they tend to stir upThe Squat Lobster is very small, most reaching only up to 5cm in size. They are peaceful and completely reef safe. Squat Lobsters can sometimes be found as hitchhikers on live rock or corals and make fine pets, but these hitchhikers are normally dull colored. Squat Lobsters such as the ones pictured above are becoming more common in the aquarium trade. In the wild, these crustaceans are commensal on Crinoid Feather Sea Stars and Gorgonia. They use the