30 gallon nudibrach or slug

j_man · 11-29-2005, 06:24 PM

are there any nudi or slugs that would be appropriate for a small reef?

***Reefland*** · 11-29-2005, 06:44 PM

Most will die of starvation in short time.

j_man · 11-29-2005, 06:45 PM

Yeah I have noticed that in my search for info. But I do know some people with nuiscance sponge that grows everywhere in there tanks. I wonder if I could get lucky enough to get a species that would eat this. If I can't have a nudi, I wouldn't mind watching it in there tank. hahhahah

**Ninong** · 11-29-2005, 07:26 PM

Nudibranchs are specialized feeders. You must have their exact prey in your tank for them to survive. I can't imagine finding a nudibranch that eats something undesirable except for the case of Berghia verrucicornis that feeds on Aiptasia.

Even if you were to find a nudibranch of some sort available for sale in an LFS, you would have no way of knowing its age. Most of them have a natural lifespan of around 12 - 18 months. Doesn't sound like a wise investment.

Another interesting point to consider is the fact that many nudibranchs emit a toxic slime.

j_man · 11-29-2005, 07:28 PM

true. was just thinking if it ate hair algea it might help clear it up. Plus it would be cool to have had one successfully.

11-29-2005, 06:24 PM	#1
j_man Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 162	30 gallon nudibrach or slug are there any nudi or slugs that would be appropriate for a small reef?

11-29-2005, 06:44 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Most will die of starvation in short time. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

11-29-2005, 07:26 PM	#4
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,692	Nudibranchs are specialized feeders. You must have their exact prey in your tank for them to survive. I can't imagine finding a nudibranch that eats something undesirable except for the case of Berghia verrucicornis that feeds on Aiptasia. Even if you were to find a nudibranch of some sort available for sale in an LFS, you would have no way of knowing its age. Most of them have a natural lifespan of around 12 - 18 months. Doesn't sound like a wise investment. Another interesting point to consider is the fact that many nudibranchs emit a toxic slime. __________________ Ninong

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11-29-2005, 06:45 PM	#3
j_man Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 162	Yeah I have noticed that in my search for info. But I do know some people with nuiscance sponge that grows everywhere in there tanks. I wonder if I could get lucky enough to get a species that would eat this. If I can't have a nudi, I wouldn't mind watching it in there tank. hahhahah

11-29-2005, 07:28 PM	#5
j_man Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: here and there Posts: 162	true. was just thinking if it ate hair algea it might help clear it up. Plus it would be cool to have had one successfully.

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