Nudibranch...good? Bad?

[nvelez12]

My boyfriend came home with a beautiful nadibranch today. Of course when i look up info on it i cant find much. The LFS where he was purchased stated that hes very easy to care for and basically would be part of the clean up crew. But i did read some will prey on corals, fish, sponges and ANEMONES???.... huh? Is that tru???

 

[bribo12]

No one knows what it feeds on. It could feed on anything. Most don't last in our systems an that one will probably die. I'd take it back.

 

[Cichlid-dude]

Some eat corals and some dont. They usually take on the color of the corals they eat. I do know that a buddy of mine has had one for a couple years in his reef with no problems.

 

[bribo12]

Some eat corals and some dont. They usually take on the color of the corals they eat. I do know that a buddy of mine has had one for a couple years in his reef with no problems.

What species/common name is it? I've never heard of one living long. Id be interested to see a pic of it.

 

[nvelez12]

Its so cute though!!! :/

 

[bribo12]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegires_minor
Here you go that nudi is Aegires minor and feeds only on on calcareous sponges. It will die in your tank. I'd take it back.

 

[nvelez12]

Thanks for the info, yea i think i should take the little guy back.