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About Chromodoris Nudibranch
Chromodoris magnifica displays striking coloration with a deep purple or violet body adorned with bright orange-yellow lines and borders along the rhinophores and gills. The body is elongated and flattened with feathery gill structures visible from above.
Key facts
- Notes
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintain temperature range of 72–78°F • Keep pH stable at 8.1–8.3 and salinity at 1.023–1.025 SG • Nudibranchs are specialized feeders; C. magnifica requires specific sponge species (primarily Hyrtios spp.) which can be difficult to source and maintain • Avoid sudden water parameter changes and maintain excellent water quality with regular water changes
- Compatibility
- Chromodoris nudibranchs are generally peaceful but require stable, predator-free environments. They are solitary grazers and should not be housed with aggressive fish or invertebrates that may prey on them.
- Type
- Other
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Chromodoris magnifica displays striking coloration with a deep purple or violet body adorned with bright orange-yellow lines and borders along the rhinophores and gills. The body is elongated and flattened with feathery gill structures visible from above.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Max Size
- 2
- Diet Details
- Chromodoris magnifica are specialized sponge feeders that consume specific sponge species in the wild. They are extremely difficult to feed in captivity and rarely accept substitute foods, making long-term survival challenging in home aquariums.
- Category
- Other
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, primarily found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding coral reef environments.
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