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About Colonial Tunicate
Colonial tunicates form encrusting or branching colonies of small, barrel-shaped individuals (zooids) ranging from translucent to vibrant colors including yellow, orange, purple, and blue. Each zooid has two siphons (oral and atrial) for filter feeding.
Key facts
- Appearance Description
- Colonial tunicates form encrusting or branching colonies of small, barrel-shaped individuals (zooids) ranging from translucent to vibrant colors including yellow, orange, purple, and blue. Each zooid has two siphons (oral and atrial) for filter feeding.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Notes
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Require strong, direct water current to feed and prevent sediment accumulation on zooids • Maintain temperature range 72–78°F and stable salinity 1.023–1.025 • Provide dim to moderate lighting; tunicates are not photosynthetic and do not require strong light • Avoid direct handling and ensure water parameters remain stable to prevent colony collapse
- Compatibility
- Colonial tunicates are generally peaceful and non-aggressive. They do well with most reef-safe fish and invertebrates, though they require stable conditions and are sensitive to water disturbance. Best kept with calm, non-aggressive tank-mates.
- Type
- Other
- Diet Details
- Colonial tunicates are filter feeders that consume phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fine organic particles. They require regular feeding with quality phytoplankton supplements or fine particulate foods to thrive in captivity.
- Category
- Other
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific and Atlantic coral reef environments, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Caribbean.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Ascidiidae
- Max Size
- 3
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