Sea lettuce nudibranchs

[Twin_II]

Does anyone know where to get a tridachia crispa (sea lettuce naudi)? The HHF says to look at Inland Aguatics but I can't find it there.

Also, if anyone has a pic. of one that would be great - that way if my lfs has one I know what I'm looking for.

Thanks much!
Sarah

 

[MiltonP]

They are light green and have a ruffled look. It would be hard to spot in a pile of iceberg lettuce. I think I saw one for sale recently at a shop website mentioned here. Maybe IPSF?

 

[Twin_II]

They are light green and have a ruffled look. It would be hard to spot in a pile of iceberg lettuce. I think I saw one for sale recently at a shop website mentioned here. Maybe IPSF?

Thanks for the info!

 

[reeferdoc]

I think just saw on on marine depot live site

 

[criccio]

Harbor Aquatics in Valpo, Indiana. An hour drive from the western burbs of Chicago.

 

[kjjoseph74]

saltwaterfish.com has a great sale on lettuce nudi. $1.99 each. I have ordered from there before, and with great service. Order with the make your own package deal. You have to order $75 dollars worth, buth then the shipping is only $5. They have great deals.

kjjoseph

 

[Anonymous]

I used to collect them by the tens and twenties down in a saltwater rock quarry on Duck Key. It is cool to see them all sliding along the algae covered walls.

These guys tend to last a little longer than other nudis. They are able to harvest the chlorophyll from the algae and maintain it for short periods in their dorsal tissues. It is believed that they can also still receive the sugars from these photosynthesizing pigments until the chlorophylls degrade and are not replaced in your tank. This is where they get their green coloration from.

Also, like most nudis, they do not hold up well with high currents, but prefer a serene, peaceful aquarium.