AdministratorHow many Berghia nudibranch do I need?
How many Berghia do I need? We recommend at least 8 Berghia per 100 gallons of water for a moderate Aiptasia problem (50-100 aiptasia per 100 gallons). Getting the right number of Berghia is important. You want to have enough Berghia in your saltwater aquarium so they can find each other to mate and lay eggs.
How long does Berghia nudibranch take to work?
about 2-3 months
It takes about 2-3 months for the Berghia to clean the reef tank if you use this formula. It may take a few weeks before you begin to see a difference in the Aiptasia population. Berghia nudibranchs are not an overnight aiptasia removal fix.
Are Berghia nudibranch reef safe?
Berghia Nudibranchs are non-toxic to corals and fish and are considered to be completely reef safe. nontoxic predator to eradicate one of the most bothersome pest organisms in marine aquaria, Aiptasia anemones (also know as glass anemones).
Are Berghia nudibranch poisonous?
Berghia are non-toxic to corals and fish and are considered to be completely reef safe. Reeftown recommends at least 1 Berghia per 10 gallons, but NEVER less than 3 Medium Berghia. Berghia need each other to Hunt, Feed & Breed.
Will hermit crabs eat Berghia nudibranch?
In main display I will have to worry about my fire shrimp, emerald crabs and hermit crabs eating them. Cleaner shrimp such as the scarlet and blood are fine with the Berghia. Hermits may be a concern, I do not have any in my tank at all so no worries for me.
How many Berghia nudibranch make a gallon?
Estimating How Many Berghia You Need 1At least 1 Berghia per 10 gallons or 2 Berghia per 10 Aiptasia plus one or more per additional 10 Aiptasia for a small infestation, but NEVER less than 2 pair of Berghia. Berghia NEED each other to Hunt, Feed & Breed.
Will my wrasse eat Berghia nudibranch?
If you don’t order enough, they could starve or get eaten (by shrimp, crabs, wrasses, etc.)
Do bristle worms eat Berghia nudibranch?
Bristle Worms – Bristle worms will not seek out Berghia Nudibranch to attack, they may however attack them in defense of their nest to protect their eggs. Our recommendation: Be careful when putting your Berghia into the tank, try to place them on higher rock.
Will peppermint shrimp eat Berghia?
Yes, certain popular aquarium shrimp species will eat Berghia nudibranchs. Peppermint shrimp, added to tanks because of their taste for aiptasia flesh, also eat Berghia nudibranchs, which seems ironic to me.
How much do nudibranchs cost?
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Can you buy nudibranchs?
There are a number of businesses that market nudibranchs as colourful algae-eaters, even though most species are specialised predators on sessile invertebrates. Unsuspecting buyers end up purchasing these colourful slugs, under the mistaken belief that these will feed on algae while adding colour to their aquariums.
Are Berghia nudibranchs reef safe?
Our Berghia Nudibranchs are aquacultured and grown in the water parameters listed to the right. They are completely reef safe and are the best way to get Aiptasia off your live corals.
What do Berghia nudibranch eat?
The Berghia Nudibranch eat only Aiptasia anemones, eliminating them from your saltwater aquarium! Our Berghia Nudibranchs are aquacultured and grown in the water parameters listed to the right. They are completely reef safe and are the best way to get Aiptasia off your live corals.
Is my Berghia nocturnal?
– While you can sometimes see Berghia during the lights on cycle, they are nocturnal predators. – Keeping a separate tank for your Berghia requires maintaining it like your display tank.
What are Berghia and what do they do?
Berghia are group hunters and “gang” up on Aiptasia that are large while are small and nimble enough to get into crevices to consume smaller Aiptasia. Multiple Berghia will also reproduce, which is a key part of your Aiptasia eradication strategy (you must have more than one for them to successfully have off-spring).