Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Eastern Pacific Ocean
Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coastal areas rich in kelp.
Aquarium Suitability: Unsuitable for the tropical home aquarium.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropods
Order: Archaeogastropoda
Family: Haliotidae
Genus: Haliotis
FYI: Shown here for identification only.
Has a temperature range of 59 to 75°F (15 - 24°C).
Would require a cool water aquarium with a good supply of microalgae. Shy, and prefers subdued lighting. Feed various 'greens' including lettuce and algae tablets.
Can sense and move towards food.
Basically people food.
