nudibranch catolog

[joseserrano]

Has anyone started or know if a aquarium nudibranch database/catalog? Something like,

-appearance
-where it’s from
-what it eats
-reef safe or not safe
-how to exterminate

 

[ScottR]

This is probably the most informative site I’ve seen. Lots of pics. But not so much about their diet. Not much is known about most species as far as what they eat. In this hobby, we see quite a few types and we know what they eat.
-montipora eating nudis
-Zoa eating nudis
-elysia sp (caulerpa sea slug)
-berghia (aiptasia eating nudis)

The Sea Slug Forum - Species List

www.seaslugforum.net

 

[joseserrano]

I’ve seen soft coral earring ones in the past. Dark brown

 

[ScottR]

I’ve seen soft coral earring ones in the past. Dark brown

I love nudibranchs and have kept a couple species that are thought to eat sponges. I’ve watched lots of documentaries about them as well. They’re really bizarre looking creatures and I wish more was known about them. I can get a couple species at my LFS but they never live more than a month or two - their typical lifespan.

 

[joseserrano]

I love nudibranchs and have kept a couple species that are thought to eat sponges. I’ve watched lots of documentaries about them as well. They’re really bizarre looking creatures and I wish more was known about them. I can get a couple species at my LFS but they never live more than a month or two - their typical lifespan.

They are interesting and can be very beautiful creatures, but can produce a knee jerk reaction of fear when spotted and not recognized. My mind has jumped to fear several times in the past when I saw something crawling I did not recognize.

 

[ScottR]

These are from an old tank. Loved those things

These are for sale at my LFS

 

[Thespammailaccount]

These are from an old tank. Loved those things

These are for sale at my LFS

Absolutely amazing creatures to say the least and fascinating

 

[taricha]

Seconded that the best info I ever find on nudibranch species diets and habits is seaslug forum site.

 

[joseserrano]

My genuine goal was to possibly inspire someone much more organized then me to start something as stated in my original post. Unfortunately most of us will quite 10 or less in on the sea slug site; be overwhelmed and go back to fear. Hopefully this can plant a seed for someone

 

[Dana Riddle]

Here's an article I wrote some time back about nasty nudis.

Aquarium Invertebrates: Phestilla Nudibranchs: Cryptic Enemies of Porites, Goniopora, Tubastrea and Dendrophyllia Corals and an Identification of ‘Montipora-eating Nudibranchs’

Dana takes us on an in-depth look at the Phestilla and Embletonia nudibranchs that can wreak havoc on an unsuspecting coral in your tank.

reefs.com

 

[ScottR]

My genuine goal was to possibly inspire someone much more organized then me to start something as stated in my original post. Unfortunately most of us will quite 10 or less in on the sea slug site; be overwhelmed and go back to fear. Hopefully this can plant a seed for someone

The sad truth is, there are so many types of nudibranchs out there, so picking and choosing would be almost useless. Although there are the common ones in the hobby, we aren’t limited as to what we can find. Making a list of fish or corals would also be a daunting task. Making a list of acropora or tangs for example, would be an extensive list.

 

[joseserrano]

Here's an article I wrote some time back about nasty nudis.

Aquarium Invertebrates: Phestilla Nudibranchs: Cryptic Enemies of Porites, Goniopora, Tubastrea and Dendrophyllia Corals and an Identification of ‘Montipora-eating Nudibranchs’

Dana takes us on an in-depth look at the Phestilla and Embletonia nudibranchs that can wreak havoc on an unsuspecting coral in your tank.

reefs.com

ty for sharing

 

[joseserrano]

The sad truth is, there are so many types of nudibranchs out there, so picking and choosing would be almost useless. Although there are the common ones in the hobby, we aren’t limited as to what we can find. Making a list of fish or corals would also be a daunting task. Making a list of acropora or tangs for example, would be an extensive list.

I believe most are well aware of the challenges, but that should not mean someone should not try or get something started that could be added to by the community. I am trying to champion someone. Great time filler if someone finds themselves without much to do.

 

[flsalty]

Nudibranchs of the Sunshine Coast Australia and Indo-Pacific - Nudibranch Blog - Peak Baggers Guide - Gary Cobb

Identification guide to the heterobranch sea slugs (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from Bocas del Toro, Panama - Marine Biodiversity Records

Background The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is located off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Until now, only 19 species of heterobranch sea slugs have been formally reported from this area; this number constitutes a fraction of total diversity in the Caribbean region. Results Based on newly conducted...

mbr.biomedcentral.com

 

[joseserrano]

Nudibranchs of the Sunshine Coast Australia and Indo-Pacific - Nudibranch Blog - Peak Baggers Guide - Gary Cobb

Identification guide to the heterobranch sea slugs (Mollusca: Gastropoda) from Bocas del Toro, Panama - Marine Biodiversity Records

Background The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is located off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Until now, only 19 species of heterobranch sea slugs have been formally reported from this area; this number constitutes a fraction of total diversity in the Caribbean region. Results Based on newly conducted...

mbr.biomedcentral.com

Thank you for sharing