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About Berghia Nudibranch
Berghia stephanieae is a small nudibranch typically 0.5–1 inch in length with a translucent to whitish body covered in orange or red cerata (finger-like projections) tipped with white. The body is elongated and the cerata are densely packed along the dorsal surface.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Berghia stephanieae is a small nudibranch typically 0.5–1 inch in length with a translucent to whitish body covered in orange or red cerata (finger-like projections) tipped with white. The body is elongated and the cerata are densely packed along the dorsal surface.
- Compatibility
- Peaceful with all corals and non-Aiptasia invertebrates. Completely safe in reef systems. Can be kept in groups but may disperse if Aiptasia becomes scarce.
- Type
- Other
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with established live rock and stable parameters • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feeds exclusively on Aiptasia anemones; will starve if no Aiptasia present • Nocturnal hunter; provide hiding places among rocks and corals • Sensitive to sudden parameter changes and aggressive fish
- Origin
- Tropical Indo-Pacific, commonly found in the Coral Triangle and throughout Southeast Asian reef systems.
- Diet Details
- Berghia nudibranchs are obligate predators of Aiptasia anemones. They must have a consistent supply of Aiptasia to survive and will not accept alternative foods.
- Category
- Other
- Max Size
- 1.5
- Family
- Aeolididae
- Care Level
- Moderate
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