Hypselodoris apolegma: Nudibranch

[rookie07]

Hypselodoris apolegma

Is this reef safe?
I have red that they eat algea and detriuos...and Ive also read(and seen pics) that they eat sponges. NOw, normally I would belive what Ive seen...But Im hoping im wrong...what Do they eat?


Thanks

 

[midtownman]

i heard they got toxic glands & if they stress they relase & could harm ur tank but wait to see other feedback

 

[rookie07]

Yeah...I think they release toxins if in stress or dying.....
anything else anyone?

 

[prattreef]

It won't live long. They should be left in the ocean.

 

[Deanos]

SeaSlugForum

 

[Domboski]

The don't eat algae. They eat two specific sponges found where they are located in the ocean. You won't be able to keep them alive unless you have mass quantities of the sponge available.

Kudos for doing research first :beer:

 

[rookie07]

Thanks...the website that listedt hem had the diet as algea, detriuos...but the reseach I had found suggested it needed sponges....thanks for destroying my dream....but seriously...thanks everyone....

Hey dknows...I found that link when I did my research...I finally found something before you pointed it out to me...Thanks again Dean

 

[reefman]

eye candy. do the right thing. dont buy.