Need nudibranch ID

[dark_lotis]

What is it?

 

[dark_lotis]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=213482&papass=&sort=1&thecat=

 

[pagojoe]

It's a Phyllidia species, probably Phyllidia coelestis. There are several less common species that are similar, though. You can find some warnings on the Sea Slug Forum about keeping phyllidiids in aquaria, you might want to read up on them.

http://www.seaslugforum.net/showall.cfm?base=phylcoel

Cheers,


Don

 

[dark_lotis]

Thanks alot

 

[dark_lotis]

I was wondering if anyone knew anymore info on this slug like food and any other care issues

 

[pagojoe]

I believe it's a specialized sponge feeder, and will probably eventually starve to death. Read this about P. varicosa, which is a similar nudibranch, and may actually be the one you have:

http://www.seaslugforum.net/display.cfm?id=11674
http://www.seaslugforum.net/display.cfm?id=433

Cheers,


Don