Hermit crab pictured living in Walking Dendro

Walking Dendros are still fairly new to the reefing hobby, only being introduced as recently as 2009. The coral is Heteropsammia cochlea, a substrate-dwelling yet photosynthetic stony coral that gains its “walking” title by way of a Sipunculan (Peanut worm,)…

New Hermit Crab Wears Live Coral Like a Backpack!

The ‘Walking Dendro’ coral known as Heteropsammia or knuckle coral is one of the most unique solitary corals. Its association with a peanut worm in its base to help get around is well known but apparently we’re just beginning to…