Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean
Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coastal reefs.
Aquarium Suitability: Rarely available in the trade.
Unsuitable for home aquariums.
This small slug feeds only on yellow sponges in the genus Euryspongia, therefore its lifespan in aquariums without these specific sponges to consume, is extremely limited.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Nudibranchia
Family: Chromodorididae
Genus: Hypselodoris
FYI: Simply a species having very limited use in home aquariums.
Sensitive to salinity changes, acclimate carefully.
Attractive, as many are, but best left in the wild!
Experience Level: Expert
Diet: Carnivore
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 - 83°F (22 - 28°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
