Lettuce Nudibranchs question

Chuck H. · 01/06/2009, 04:37 PM

I understand these make excellent algae eaters and they also have a very unusual, exotic appearance. I have a 28 gallon Nanocube and I'm running 2 Koralia nanos in it plus the stock pumps simultaneously. Is this too much flow for these little guys? Will they get sucked into the nano pumps or the overflow? I don't want to get 1 or 2 just to have them shredded or stuck in the floss in the first chamber of my overflow box. Any experiences and/or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

acrodave · 01/06/2009, 04:40 PM

they do eat alge..but they are not longlived and about 90% of the time they do get sucked into ph and overflows...i would try something that has a longer life and wont get sucked into a powerhead

Elysia · 01/07/2009, 01:30 AM

FYI, they are seaslugs, not nudibranchs. They will only consume live algae (no nori for them.) Your powerheads... I wouldn't recommend them w/ these seaslugs. Almost all rips will be fatal. Their lifespan is around 18 months. And most species are very particular about the species of algae they eat. Not doubt, though, seaslugs are awesome animals.

01/06/2009, 04:37 PM	#1
Chuck H. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 560	Lettuce Nudibranchs question I understand these make excellent algae eaters and they also have a very unusual, exotic appearance. I have a 28 gallon Nanocube and I'm running 2 Koralia nanos in it plus the stock pumps simultaneously. Is this too much flow for these little guys? Will they get sucked into the nano pumps or the overflow? I don't want to get 1 or 2 just to have them shredded or stuck in the floss in the first chamber of my overflow box. Any experiences and/or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, __________________ Chuck H. Current Tank Info: Radion Powered Elos Midi mixed-reef in progress and 65 Undulate Trigger FOWLR species tank

01/06/2009, 04:40 PM	#2
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	they do eat alge..but they are not longlived and about 90% of the time they do get sucked into ph and overflows...i would try something that has a longer life and wont get sucked into a powerhead __________________ Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps

01/07/2009, 01:30 AM	#3
Elysia Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,718	FYI, they are seaslugs, not nudibranchs. They will only consume live algae (no nori for them.) Your powerheads... I wouldn't recommend them w/ these seaslugs. Almost all rips will be fatal. Their lifespan is around 18 months. And most species are very particular about the species of algae they eat. Not doubt, though, seaslugs are awesome animals.