Hypselodoris bullocki

(Collingwood, 1881)

Sea Slug

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean

Size: 2 inches (5 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits shallow coastal reefs.

Aquarium Suitability: Rarely available in the trade.

Unsuitable for home aquariums.

This small slug feeds only on sponges, i.e., those in the genus Dysidea or Aplysilla, therefore its lifespan in aquariums without these specific sponges to consume, is extremely limited.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Mollusca

Class: Gastropoda

Order: Nudibranchia

Family: Chromodorididae

Genus: Hypselodoris

FYI: Simply a species having very limited lifespan in home aquariums.

Sensitive to salinity changes, acclimate carefully.

Attractive, as many are, but best left in the wild!

Experience Level: Expert

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Aquarium Environment: Reef or fish-only aquarium

Coral Safe: Yes

Fish Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Acclimation Time: 30 minutes+

Aquarium Hardiness: Difficult

Temperature Range: 72 - 83°F (22 - 28°C)

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

Lighting: Unaffected by intensity

Water Movement: WM 1 - 2

Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025

pH: 8.0 - 8.4