Where to buy Zebra Dorid Nudibranch
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About Zebra Dorid Nudibranch
Hypselodoris zebra features a vibrant orange-red body with distinctive black and white striped patterns on the dorsum and mantle. The rhinophores and gills are also banded with contrasting colors, making this nudibranch highly conspicuous.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Chromodorididae
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Category
- Other
- Care Level
- Expert
- Appearance Description
- Hypselodoris zebra features a vibrant orange-red body with distinctive black and white striped patterns on the dorsum and mantle. The rhinophores and gills are also banded with contrasting colors, making this nudibranch highly conspicuous.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including waters around Indonesia, Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Nocturnal grazer; feeds on small sponges and encrusting organisms; may require target feeding • Sensitive to copper-based treatments and sudden parameter swings; acclimate slowly • Thrives in established systems with moderate water flow and stable conditions
- Max Size
- 2
- Diet Details
- Specialist feeder on specific sponges and tunicates. Requires established aquariums with ample sponge growth; difficult to feed on prepared foods.
- Compatibility
- Best kept individually or in small groups of the same species. Generally peaceful but may compete for food with other nudibranchs. Avoid aggressive fish or crustaceans.
- Type
- Decorative
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