sand stars vs. Pods

[dragonboy]

nudibrances aren't really easy to keep some of them feed off aspastia but I dunno if they feed on algae or not.

 

[bang guy]

Originally posted by ndpb6b
What about nudibrances? What's the real story on them? Are they bebficial, what are their needs, wants, life aspirations? Will they work as a cleaner? They are very attractive.
Nudi's are all predators. They are very specific on their diet. If you don't have the exact animal they feed on then they will quickly starve.

 

[ndpb6b]

I don't plan on getting one right now but what is the food that they feed on? I have a refugium in my sights and want to upgrade tanks and in the process will start on the reef. What should I look to get to host things like a mandarin(sp) & nudibranches?

 

[bang guy]

Your question is too vague. Each species of Nudibranch will eat a different animal.
For example;
Cerberilla sp. eat a specific species of burrowing Anemone.
Chelidonura sp. eat a specific species of flatworm.
Nembrotha sp. eat a specific species of Tunicate.
etc.

 

[ndpb6b]

Thanks, I'll do some reading on them.