What do I need for a nudibranch?

[obarrera]

I saw some nudibranchs at a LFS and I thought they looked nice,I want to know if it's hard to have them and what I need to be able to get one.

 

[obarrera]

bump

 

[barry cuda]

What kind of nudibranch? There are many, many different kinds, with different requirements.
I've had unfortunate experiences with lettuce nudis (actually not nudibranchs at all according to what I've read). They're beautiful, but are way too prone to getting sucked into powerheads or getting caught in the overflow. I've lost three and refuse to kill any more...they're just not able to cope with the hazards of an aquarium.

 

[thomas712]

Nudibranches or sea slugs are rather difficult to keep for many aquariusts. Ever try to baby proof a room or house, even when you think you have succeded you need to rethink and do more. You must (if you have a nudi) nudibranch proof your tank. Overflows, powerheads, heaters...etc.. all must be protected to keep them out or they WILL find a way in,..In the case of the powerhead its like a fish in a blender..not good.
Nudibranches are also kind of like the special forces, most of them purchased are for a specific reason, like some fish are for eating hair algae, or bristle worms or something like that. Nudibranches have specific diets, some only eat byropsis, some only eat other nudibranches, some only eat flatworms.
It depends on why you want to keep one. If it is only because they are cool then don't do it. If you are trying to correct a problem then reasearch the nudibranch in question and try to make sure you can provide the correct enviroment for it.
Thomas

 

[obarrera]

I wanted either a blue velvet nudibranch,or a purple nudibranch,the reason I want the blue velvet is because It's beautiful and also because it will help eat my flatworms.And the purple nudibranch I just wanted him cause he's cool looking.

 

[osufarker]

purple nudibranches eat sponges. so unless you have sponges i would forget it.

 

[obarrera]

How bout the blue velvet?

 

[tizzo]

Where were these questions when I got a blue velvet???
HEED what Thomas712 says!!!! If you put them in your tank, they will find a way to die. They weigh as much and are as flat as a piece of tin foil (IMO). Only they crawl around. They do not "stick" to the rocks like a snail, they simply lay. And when a current goes near them...they FLYYYYYYY right into the filter or powerhead. Then when they die, they release a toxin and poison your tank!!
ISN'T THERE ANOTHER WAY!!!! HE'S JUST A BOY!!!!

 

[obarrera]

Isn't there any intresting inverts that are compatible with fish and that can be in a tank?

 

[tizzo]

Cleaner shrimp
Blood shrimp
Arrow crab
Emerald crab
Hermits
Conchs
Cucumbers
Feather dusters
Starfish
ummm...

 

[obarrera]

Is there any cucumbers that have a nice color kind of like a nudi?
I also like some cowrie snails but don't know where to find them.

 

[tizzo]

https://www.saltwaterfish.com/
This sight sells cowrie snails.

 

[obarrera]

Have you seen this one in real live?
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/
If you did,does it look nice?(I mean the colors)

 

[thomas712]

If you are still considering a nudibranch you might want to look at this thread
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/124413/nudibranch-jumping-fish-overflows-a-safty-tip

 

[obarrera]

So are you saying that I can keep a nudibranh atlong as he can't go in overflows,powerheads,etc?

 

[thomas712]

And as long as you have the proper enviroment for him to survive, enough to eat that is.
Still they are not very long lived animals, If you pick one make sure you do the research on it.

 

[obarrera]

is there any food that I can buy for them?