Orange Dozer Lobster (Enoplometopus sp.)

"Dozer" is an earned nickname — this reef lobster spends its nights plowing through the sand bed with its legs and antennae, turning over substrate other cleanup crew members never touch and aerating it in the process. The vivid orange coloring makes it easy to spot on the rare occasions it comes out during the day, though like most reef lobsters it's mostly a nocturnal digger that prefers to work while the lights are off.

Care level: Easy · Temperament: Semi-aggressive · Max size: ~6" · Min tank: 40 gal · Reef safe: Yes (with caution around small shrimp) · Diet: Omnivore, scavenger