Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean
Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits tidal zones and seen on rocks, dead coral, and seawalls.
General Husbandry: Not purposely collected for the trade, yet may arrive on rocks and coral specimens originating in the above-mentioned area.
Feeds on filamentous and microalgae and actually seeks lighted areas, which sets it a part from most members of its family.
No special care is required.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Polylacophora
Order: Chitonida
Family: Chitonidae
Genus: Acanthopleura
FYI: Has a temperature range of 72 to 83°F (22 - 28°C).
