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…
Heteropsammia cochlea, “Walking Dendro” coral is imported for the first time by Sea Dwelling Creatures
Heteropsammia is a coral which has never been seen alive in the aquarium trade. It’s not everyday that a truly unique coral is imported for the first time but thanks to the efforts of Sea Dwelling Creatures, the US hobby…
