Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Eastern Pacific Ocean
Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coastal areas rich in kelp.
Aquarium Suitability: Unsuitable for the tropical home aquarium.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropods
Order: Archaeogastropoda
Family: Haliotidae
Genus: Haliotis
FYI: Shown here for identification only.
Has a temperature range of 59 to 75°F (15 - 24°C).
Would require a cool water aquarium with a good supply of microalgae. Shy, and prefers subdued lighting. Feed various 'greens' including lettuce and algae tablets.
Can sense and move towards food.
Basically people food.
.jpg "Haliotis corrugata (Pink Abalone)")
