Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Eastern Pacific Ocean Central Coast: Gulf of California/Gulf of Panama.
Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits coastal waters, intertidal zones and where green alga exists.
General Husbandry: Rarely seen in the home aquarium trade.
Needs a constant supply of algae to continue to do well. If lacking somewhat, small pieces of sheet algae (Nori), may help extend its useful lifespan.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Sacoglossa
Family: Plakobranchidae
Genus: Elysia
FYI: Sensitive to salinity changes, acclimate carefully.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Diet: Herbivore
Temperament: Peaceful
Aquarium Environment: Reef or fish-only aquarium
Coral Safe: Yes
Fish Safe: Yes
Invertebrate Safe: Yes
Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+
Aquarium Hardiness: Difficult
Temperature Range: 72 - 79°F (22 - 26°C)
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Lighting: Unaffected by intensity
Water Movement: WM 1 - 2
Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
pH: 8.0 - 8.4
