{"title":"Inverts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blood-shrimp","title":"Crevette sanguine","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eLysmata debelius\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan\u003efait partie d'un groupe d'espèces du genre\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lysmata\" title=\"Lysmes\"\u003eLysmata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan\u003equi joue le rôle de\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cleaner_shrimp\" title=\"Crevette nettoyeuse\"\u003ecrevette nettoyeuse\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003edans les écosystèmes récifaux, aux côtés de\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lysmata_amboinensis\" title=\"Lysmata amboinensis\"\u003eL. amboinensis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lysmata_grabhami\" title=\"Lysmata grabhami\"\u003eL. grabhami\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan\u003eet\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Lysmata_splendida\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\" class=\"new\" title=\"Lysmata splendida (la page n'existe pas)\"\u003eL. splendida\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lysmata_debelius#cite_note-5\"\u003e[5]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003cspan\u003eC'est un\u003c\/span\u003e animal de compagnie \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aquarium\" title=\"Aquarium\"\u003ed'aquarium\u003c\/a\u003e populaire \u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42365896097931,"sku":"4236589609","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/blood-shrimp.jpg?v=1739067614"},{"product_id":"nerite-snail","title":"Escargot nérite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLes escargots nérites sont populaires dans les aquariums d'eau salée pour leur prouesse de consommation d'algues et leurs motifs de coquille frappants. Ils sont généralement ajoutés à raison d'environ 1 escargot pour 20 litres d'eau, mais cela peut varier en fonction de facteurs tels que la taille du réservoir et les habitants existants. Il est important de les acclimater lentement au nouvel environnement pour garantir leur épanouissement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377151479947,"sku":"4237715147","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/nerite-snail_0c6e4e27-79f2-40d2-b721-5e28020285b2.jpg?v=1740544581"},{"product_id":"cerith-snail","title":"Escargot de Cerith","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes escargots Cerith sont appréciés dans les aquariums d'eau salée pour leur comportement de charognard, qui aide à garder le substrat propre en consommant des détritus et des algues. Ils sont généralement ajoutés aux aquariums à raison d'environ 1 escargot pour 1 à 2 gallons d'eau, mais cela peut varier en fonction de facteurs tels que la taille du réservoir et la charge biologique existante. Comme les autres escargots, il est important de les acclimater lentement à leur nouvel environnement pour réduire le stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377152594059,"sku":"4237715259","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/cerith-snail.jpg?v=1739323580"},{"product_id":"margarita-snail","title":"Escargot Margarita","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLes escargots Margarita, également connus sous le nom de Margarites pupillus, sont de petits escargots paisibles qui sont bénéfiques dans les aquariums d'eau salée. Ils se nourrissent principalement d'algues et de détritus, contribuant ainsi à maintenir un environnement propre et équilibré. Les escargots Margarita sont généralement ajoutés aux aquariums à raison d'environ 1 escargot pour 2 à 3 gallons d'eau, mais cela peut varier en fonction de la taille du réservoir et de la charge biologique existante. Comme pour les autres escargots, une acclimatation progressive est recommandée pour assurer leur transition en douceur dans le réservoir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377158328459,"sku":"4237715832","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/margarita-snail.jpg?v=1739323238"},{"product_id":"mexican-turbo-snail","title":"Escargot turbo mexicain","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes escargots turbo mexicains, également connus sous le nom de Turbo fluctuosa, sont populaires dans les aquariums d'eau salée en raison de leur appétit vorace pour les algues, en particulier les algues capillaires. Ils ont une coquille distinctive et robuste et sont généralement plus gros que de nombreuses autres espèces d'escargots. Lors de l'ajout d'escargots turbo mexicains à un aquarium, la règle générale est de les introduire à raison d'environ 1 escargot pour 2 à 5 gallons d'eau, en fonction de la gravité du problème d'algues et de la taille du réservoir. Cependant, il est essentiel de surveiller leur impact sur les niveaux d'algues et d'ajuster la population en conséquence pour éviter le surpâturage. Comme pour les autres escargots, une acclimatation progressive est importante pour leur santé et leur bien-être.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377158459531,"sku":"4237715845","price":5.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/mexican-turbo-snail_18a5b40b-a75d-4f67-86dc-06839b6c9d28.jpg?v=1738946746"},{"product_id":"bumblebee-snail","title":"Escargot bourdon","description":"\u003cp\u003e Les escargots bourdons, également connus sous le nom d'Engina mendicaria, sont de petits escargots carnivores appréciés pour leur capacité à contrôler les populations d'escargots nuisibles, tels que les escargots pyramidaux et les escargots cadrans solaires, dans les aquariums d'eau salée. Ils ont des rayures noires et jaunes frappantes, ressemblant à des bourdons, d'où leur nom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eLorsque vous ajoutez des escargots bourdons à un aquarium, ils sont généralement introduits à raison d'environ 1 escargot pour 5 à 10 gallons d'eau, en fonction de la gravité de la population d'escargots nuisibles et de la taille du réservoir. Il est important de leur assurer une source stable de nourriture, car ils s'attaquent principalement à d'autres escargots. De plus, une acclimatation progressive à l'environnement de l'aquarium est essentielle à leur bien-être.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverts Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377164226699,"sku":"4237716422","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8578\/9835\/files\/bumble-bee-snail.jpg?v=1739067970"},{"product_id":"astrea-snails","title":"Escargot Astrea","description":"\u003cp\u003e Les escargots Astrea, également connus sous le nom d'Astraea tecta, sont couramment présents dans les aquariums d'eau salée en raison de leur efficacité à contrôler la croissance des algues. Ils ont une coquille conique et sont connus pour leur appétit vorace pour divers types d'algues, notamment les algues vertes et les diatomées. Les escargots Astrea sont généralement ajoutés aux aquariums à raison d'environ 1 escargot pour 1 à 2 gallons d'eau, en fonction de facteurs tels que la taille du réservoir et les niveaux d'algues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIl est toutefois important de noter que les escargots Astrea peuvent parfois avoir du mal à se redresser s'ils tombent sur le dos, ce qui peut entraîner leur mort s'ils ne sont pas rapidement corrigés. 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Il consomme avidement les restes de nourriture carnée et divers types d'algues indésirables, y compris les algues à bulles, contribuant ainsi à la propreté de votre aquarium. Reconnaissable à son corps plat et vert brillant et à ses pattes velues, le crabe émeraude est un ajout précieux à tout aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Originaire des récifs des Caraïbes, cette créature nocturne cherche refuge dans des grottes et au milieu des débris pendant la journée. En captivité, elle prospère dans un aquarium bien aménagé avec de nombreuses formations rocheuses et des cachettes. Une fois acclimaté, le crabe émeraude peut émerger pendant la journée pour se nourrir d'algues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIl est essentiel de maintenir un approvisionnement alimentaire adéquat pour le bien-être du crabe émeraude. De nombreux amateurs complètent son alimentation avec des algues séchées, des aliments à base de viande hachée comme des crevettes et des granulés de nourriture pour poissons de haute qualité pour l'empêcher de s'attaquer aux coraux, aux invertébrés ou aux petits poissons. Lorsqu'ils sont correctement nourris, les crabes émeraude cohabitent généralement pacifiquement avec les autres habitants du bac, ce qui les rend adaptés aux installations récifales. 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Omnivore énergique, il fouille sans relâche pour se nourrir, aérant et nettoyant simultanément le substrat, évitant ainsi le compactage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Pour des soins optimaux, logez le bernard-l'ermite à pattes bleues dans un aquarium récifal bien établi avec une croissance abondante d'algues. Bien qu'il soit principalement herbivore, il s'adapte à d'autres régimes alimentaires, notamment à la nourriture pour poissons et aux repas d'invertébrés. Bien qu'il soit généralement compatible avec les récifs, un manque d'algues peut l'inciter à voler la nourriture de ses compagnons d'aquarium, notamment des anémones de mer. Pour compenser cela, complétez son alimentation avec des algues séchées ou des granulés de nourriture pour poissons de haute qualité si les niveaux d'algues sont insuffisants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePour faciliter sa mue et sa croissance, offrez-lui une variété de coquilles vides de différentes tailles. 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