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I thought those were not reef safe? Awesome though.
This is a very Cool nudi I'm looking at one of these for my pico softie tank.
It's called risbecia apolegma and it eats algae .
They come in various color combinations.
They need algae sheets with a clip like you give tang's if there isn't a lot present in the display.
Watch for it getting close to power heads.
Very cool!
Where are you located ? I think we can get you one just like it!
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Ummmmm NO. You will see the post I am referring to.
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I'm sure you have done your research but please be careful.
The seaslug pictured by the OP is not a Risbecia</em>. It is a Chromorodis</em> species, likely annae</em>. It is an obligate spongivore. It is certainly not considered reef-safe and will die without proper sponge material to eat. It should be left in the ocean and not part of the aquarium trade, IMO.
Thanks guys! I appreciate your concern! You just saved my tank!
I did more research and looked at other forums and you are right, by it self its fine but it only eats some rare kind of sponge (usually not found in our aquariums) it will starve to death and then it becomes a problem when it releases toxins that will kill the whole tank.
I had a bit of doubt before buying it but when I brought up my concerns to the guy at the lfs he said "they eat algae, and no these ones are not toxic" I guess he just wanted to make a sale. Also now I'm sure he doesn't know anything about them because in the other forums I read, they say to not touch them with bare hands because they have toxins that get absorbed by the skin. Guess how he grabbed it? Lol!
Anyways, I'm taking it back! Lesson learned, some lfs only care about selling and not about the hobby.
Thanks a lot for the warnings guys! I love this community!
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Mauricio
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I did more research and looked at other forums and you are right, by it self its fine but it only eats some rare kind of sponge (usually not found in our aquariums) it will starve to death and then it becomes a problem when it releases toxins that will kill the whole tank.
I had a bit of doubt before buying it but when I brought up my concerns to the guy at the lfs he said "they eat algae, and no these ones are not toxic" I guess he just wanted to make a sale. Also now I'm sure he doesn't know anything about them because in the other forums I read, they say to not touch them with bare hands because they have toxins that get absorbed by the skin. Guess how he grabbed it? Lol!
Anyways, I'm taking it back! Lesson learned, some lfs only care about selling and not about the hobby.
Thanks a lot for the warnings guys! I love this community!
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Mauricio
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Sorry for the bad I'd. , I based that off of a stock photo from a website I was looking to buy one from.
After looking at those pictures its got me confused as to there misleading photos.
But it clearly is not the nudi I'm looking into.
It is a beautiful creature without a doubt , If that's the case and its a sponge eater i hope feeding it doesn't become an issue , you could look to some sponsors , they keep LR sometimes that has sponge on it just for feeding these types of characters and could probably keep an eye out .
I really like the velvet nudi's myself but they exclusively eat flat worms and iv never had any to speak of much less feed .
The one I listed above in my previous post is supposed to be an algae eater maybe look in to them.
After looking at those pictures its got me confused as to there misleading photos.
But it clearly is not the nudi I'm looking into.
It is a beautiful creature without a doubt , If that's the case and its a sponge eater i hope feeding it doesn't become an issue , you could look to some sponsors , they keep LR sometimes that has sponge on it just for feeding these types of characters and could probably keep an eye out .
I really like the velvet nudi's myself but they exclusively eat flat worms and iv never had any to speak of much less feed .
The one I listed above in my previous post is supposed to be an algae eater maybe look in to them.
No problem, they got me confused too!
I'm reading more and more about them, it seems there are many (not proven) theories of their diet and care. And that is enough to discourage me from trying.
Although incredibly stunning creatures, I won't risk my whole tank for them.
Oh well, at least I got to enjoy it for a day.
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Mauricio
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I'm reading more and more about them, it seems there are many (not proven) theories of their diet and care. And that is enough to discourage me from trying.
Although incredibly stunning creatures, I won't risk my whole tank for them.
Oh well, at least I got to enjoy it for a day.
Thanks,
Mauricio
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Thats all the LFS in chattanooga..its horrible and why i drive to ATL
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