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About Orange Tunicate
Rhopalaea crassa is a tubular tunicate with bright orange to reddish coloration and a distinctive two-siphon opening at the top. The body is barrel-shaped and can develop a slightly bumpy texture as it matures.
Key facts
- Type
- Filter Feeder
- Compatibility
- Peaceful filter-feeder; compatible with non-predatory fish and most invertebrates that won't disturb it or cover it with sediment. Avoid aggressive fish and strong water movement that may stress the tunicate.
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Requires strong water flow to deliver food particles to filter-feeding siphons • Temperature range 72–78°F with stable salinity 1.023–1.025 • Sensitive to sudden water chemistry changes and copper-based treatments • Prefers dimmer lighting and undisturbed placement once established
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Appearance Description
- Rhopalaea crassa is a tubular tunicate with bright orange to reddish coloration and a distinctive two-siphon opening at the top. The body is barrel-shaped and can develop a slightly bumpy texture as it matures.
- Max Size
- 2
- Family
- Rhopalaeidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region including the Red Sea, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean.
- Category
- Other
- Diet Details
- Filter feeder consuming phytoplankton, zooplankton, and organic particles from water column. Benefits from regular phytoplankton or liquid invertebrate food supplementation 2-3x weekly.
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