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Sea
Slugs
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Sea Slugs, sometimes
called Nudibranchs, have incredibly beautiful colors and an unusual
body shape. Typically found strolling through areas of tropical
reefs, their most memorable characteristic is a pair of stalked
rhinophores or horns at the head of the Slug. It should be noted
that only a very few sea slugs in the wild will live in a reef
aquarium for any length of time. We only offer those specimens
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Spotted Lettuce
Nudibranch
Description:The Lettuce Sea Slug
is an unusual and entertaining addition to the reef aquarium.
It has highly folded parapodia (side appendages), which give
it a ruffled appearance similar to lettuce. The coloration of
the Lettuce Sea Slug generally ranges from green, yellow, or
brown. The Lettuce Sea Slug may also be referred to as the Lettuce
Nudibranch, or Green Lettuce Nudibranch, although it is not a
true nudibranch. It has been referred to as both Tridachia crispata
and Elysia crispata. The Lettuce Sea Slug will do well in established
aquarium systems, if provided ample room to forage. It prefers
an aquarium with live rock so that it can graze on algae. The
Lettuce Sea Slug incorporates the chloroplasts (the portions
of the cell responsible for photosynthesis) from the algae into
its tissues, and thus relies on photosynthesis (light) for part
of its energy. This is a
Restricted item since it may be killed by getting sucked into
pumps or powerheads. Therefore it does have an arrive alive
guarantee, but is not covered by our 7 Day Guarantee. We recommend
sponge or screen covers be placed on dangers to avoid nudibranchs
from being sucked in.It
is also sensitive to high levels of nitrate and will not tolerate
copper-based medications.
Approximate
Purchase Size:
1/2" to 1-1/2"
Level of
Care: Good for beginners |
Reef Safe - Good
for Beginners
$9.99 ea.
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Blue Dot
Sea Hare
A Terrific Cleanup
Crew Member
Loves to Eat Hair Algae!
This unusual sea hare is rarely
found in the aquarium trade. It has a dark brown or green body
with bright blue spots across its surface. It has the two frilly
rabbit-ear-like appendages that earn this group of nudibracnhs
their name. Sea hares are excellent algae eaters and will eat
lots of algae in the aquarium. Supplement often with algae rocks
or dried algae stripes to ensure that your sea hare has enough
food to survive. Sea hares are considered "Reef Safe"
as they will not eat corals or invertebrates. This is a Restricted
item since it may be killed by getting sucked into pumps or powerheads.
Therefore it does have an arrive alive guarantee, but is not
covered by our 7 Day Guarantee. We recommend sponge or screen
covers be placed on dangers to avoid nudibranchs from being sucked
in.It is
also sensitive to high levels of nitrate and will not tolerate
copper-based medications.
Reef Safe - Rec'd 1 per 50 gallons |
Reef Safe
$18.99 ea.
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Does Your Reef Tank have Flatworms (Planaria)?
Velvet Nudibranch
Chelidonura varians
The
best method of getting rid of those pesky flat worms!
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Eats flatworms (Planaria), an eyesore
to the marine aquarium that eventually becomes plague proportions.
These flatworms will quickly cover all the live rock in the aquarium
and spread rapidly throughout the aquarium. Nearly impossible
to get rid of without using harmful chemicals in the reef aquarium
that are detremental to fish and corals. According to Julian
Sprung, The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 2, Velvet Nudibranch literally
suck them up like a vacuum. Though some mandarins will eat flatworms,
it's a hit and miss kind of thing. The only thing which works
everytime is the velvet nudibranch. The only thing these creatures
eat are flatworms and they will absolutely devour them. This
is a Restricted item since it may be killed by getting sucked
into pumps or powerheads. Therefore it does have an arrive alive
guarantee, but is not covered by our 7 Day Guarantee. We recommend
sponge or screen covers be placed on dangers to avoid nudibranchs
from being sucked in.It
is also sensitive to high levels of nitrate and will not tolerate
copper-based medications. |
Reef Safe
$26.99 ea.
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Dwarf Sea Hare
A Terrific Cleanup
Crew Member
An Algae Eating Machine!
The body of the Dwarf Sea Hare is
a combination of speckles and patterns. The location of its rhinophores
(organ used to smell) and its oral tentacles make it look like
a rabbit, hence its common name. Sea hares are of interest to aquarists,
because they are among the few species that tend to feed on those
highly distasteful nuisance algaes that are avoided by the majority
of the animals in our aquaria. These algae eating machines are
totally reef safe and terrific for all algae control including
slime algea and that bothersome green hair and algae! In the wild, it is usually found in shallow
areas of seagrasses and coral rubble. It prefers an aquarium
with live rock and open sandy areas so that it can graze on algae,
eating both red slime and other nuisince algaes in the tank.
Like all invertebrates, it is sensitive to high levels of copper-based
medications and will not tolerate bad water conditions (high
nitrates). If regular feedings of Algae are not possible, it
will need a supplemented diet of parboiled lettuce and dried
kelp. This is a Restricted item since it may be killed by getting
sucked into pumps or powerheads. Therefore it does have an arrive
alive guarantee, but is not covered by our 7 Day Guarantee. We
recommend sponge or screen covers be placed on dangers to avoid
nudibranchs from being sucked in.It is also sensitive to high levels of
nitrate and will not tolerate copper-based medications.
Reef Safe - Rec'd 1 per 50 gallons |
Reef Safe
$14.99 ea.
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Purple and Yellow
Nudibranch
Add bright color
to your tank and take care of algae at the same time! If you
have nasty green algae on your rocks and/or glass these clean
up guys move along clean in a hurry.
This is a Restricted item
since it may be killed by getting sucked into pumps or powerheads.
Therefore it does have an arrive alive guarantee, but is not
covered by our 7 Day Guarantee. We recommend sponge or screen
covers be placed on dangers to avoid nudibranchs from being sucked
in.It is
also sensitive to high levels of nitrate and will not tolerate
copper-based medications. |
Reef Safe
$14.99 ea.
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