Found singly or in pairs on coral and rocky reefs amongst sand and rubble areas. Found singly or in pairs over vegetated areas of clearwater shallow coral and rocky reefs. All rights reserved. Excludes Frozen Foods.Copyright © 2020, LiveAquaria®. Ray Society, no. After acclimated he started to zip around. They look like slow movers but they are quick around the tank.
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FREE SHIPPING on qualifying aquarium supplies orders $29 and up. The Lettuce Sea Slug incorporates the chloroplasts (the portions of the cell responsible for photosynthesis) from the algae into its tissues, and thus relies on photosynthesis for part of its energy.
Found in the Indo-Pacific.
It is sensitive to high levels of nitrate and will not tolerate copper-based medications. Biology of opisthobranch molluscs, vol. If they do have a shell, it is completely covered by the mantle or body tissue. Also known as Frilly Sea Slug, Lettuce Nudibranch, Lettuce Slug, Nudibranch, Sacoglossan, Sapsucking Slug, Sea Lettuce, Solar-powered Sea Slug. The Lettuce Sea Slug is an unusual and entertaining addition to the reef aquarium. They feed on plant cells. They were part of my first order from Live Aquaria and I was not disappointed at all.
The Lettuce Sea Slug incorporates the chloroplasts (the portions of the cell responsible for photosynthesis) from the algae into its tissues, and thus relies on photosynthesis for part of its energy. Gets around. Lettuce Sea Slugs have densely folded parapodia or side appendages, which give it it's lettuce like appearance and hence its common name. Exclusions apply. WARNING: If u do not like strange and bizarre things this is not for you! They can be found in other colours, probably due to the habitat they are trying to blend in to, or to ward off predators! Very fun to watch. These are the most bizzare things! THESE NUDI'S ARE EXTREMELY AWESOME!!! It has highly folded parapodia (side appendages), which give it a ruffled appearance similar to lettuce. Not necessarily a green hair algae eater and it does work the glass like a snail. This species lives in the tropical parts of the western Also known as chloroplast symbiosis, kleptoplasty is the energy-providing mechanism that gives the Rosenberg, G.; Bouchet, P. (2014). These little guys really move! The often bright colors of reef-dwelling species implies that these are under constant threat of predators, but the color can serve as a warning to other animals of the sea slug's toxic stinging cells or offensive taste.
Its like insurance. Nice addition to the community. Lettuce Sea Slugs are also commonly referred to as Lettuce Nudibranch, or Green Lettuce Nudibranch.
Other species like the Pyjama slug Chromodoris quadricolor may use their striking colors to advertise their foul chemical taste. Than letting go to curl into a ball and let the movement of the water bring him to the bottom of the tank. It gets some of its food from algae that it takes into its tissues and then the algae turn sunlight into energy. None of my fish bother the 2 I ordered. They are peaceful and they are very active!!!
Then two weeks later I've found at least a dozen babies running around the tank. Thanks Live Aquaria, Also known as Frilly Sea Slug, Lettuce Nudibranch, Lettuce Slug, Nudibranch, Sacoglossan, Sapsucking Slug, Sea Lettuce, Solar-powered Sea Slug. I have 4 in my 12 gallon nano reef. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at
Elysia crispata is known in the hobby as Lettuce Nudibranchs and Lettuce Sea Slugs. Very satisfied and will continue to order! At first I was afraid he would get sucked into the powerhead case but he managed to avoid it.
The sea slug eats green algae, but not all of the algae they eat is digested. However, it should be noted that Hair algae is all that it eats. They feed on plant cells.
Typically found in tropical reefs, Sea Slugs normally lack a shell. One of them enjoys coming to the top of the tank.
Like all The name "sea slug" is often applied to numerous different evolutionary lineages of Within the various groups of gastropods that are called "sea slugs" numerous families are within the informal taxonomic group There is also one group of "sea slugs" within the informal group The largest species of sea hare, the California black sea hare, Thompson, T. E. 1976.