Re: What do they eat?

August 7, 2000
From: Darla Hatton

Thanks for your help.

I think the second Nudibranch I purchased was a Chromodoris magnifica. I was so disturbed that I would not be able adequately provide for these beautiful creatures, I decided the least I could do would be to make their lives a contribution. I took them back to the store where they were purchased and mentioned the Sea Slug Forum and detailed both Nudibranch's dietary requirements. I asked the owner if they would be willing to stock the specified sponges. He promptly refunded my money. At least, perhaps the retailer will think twice about restocking this creature for other unsuspecting customers or at the very least offer a cautionary comment.

I did contact another vendor, http://www.ffexpress.com, to learn what they feed their stock of Hypselodoris bullocki. They mentioned that they have had success substituting a sponge from the Caribbean commonly called the "Breadcrumb sponge", which is scientifically a member of Haliclona sp. I was also impressed by the fact that they put the Nudibranch on their restricted list -- letting consumers know up front that they are difficult to maintain. They were very helpful. Kudos to Flying Fish Express.

Thanks you for the Sea Slug Forum and for your help. I learned a valuable lesson. I can't believe everything a salesperson tells you -- I need to do the research myself. Either knowingly or innocently, I might receive incorrect information. The burden ultimately rests upon the my shoulders to do the research.

Not only that, but if I don't see a creature that I wish to purchase readily stocked in display tanks or in public aquariums -- I'll think twice about making a purchase.

Your site is beautiful and your forbearance is gratefully appreciated.

Sincerely,

Darla

dhatton@integracom.net

Hatton, D., 2000 (Aug 7) Re: What do they eat?. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2849

Dear Darla,
Glad to be of help.
Bill Rudman.

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