Can You ID this Sea Slug???

July 12, 2003
From: Brett

Just a few days ago I purchased this sea slug at a local pet store. I had no idea what species of sea slug this was and the store clerk didn't know either. I want to get the ID of this sea slug so I can do more research on it and I can find out what is compatible with it. I don't want to put something into my aquarium that will end up eating this beautiful creature. If you could please just give me the name of this sea slug I will be grateful. The animal usually spends most of its time grazing on algae and moving across my live rock. It is about 1.5" long.

THANKS A BUNCH!!!!

Brett

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Brett, 2003 (Jul 12) Can You ID this Sea Slug???. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/9935

Dear Brett,
This is Chromodoris magnifica. Unfortunately, although it may appear to be grazing on algae, like all its relatives it is a specialised feeder on sponges, so it will gradually starve to death.
Sorry,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Jul 12). Comment on Can You ID this Sea Slug??? by Brett. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/9935

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