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Notodoris minor
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| Minor Notodoris | |
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| Notodoris minor | |
| Species | Notodoris minor |
| Difficulty | Difficult |
| Min. Tank Size | 113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L) |
| Size | 8.89 cm
3-3.5 " (7.6-8.9cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
2-3 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Minor Notodoris
[edit] Origin
- They are found on reefs across the Indo-Pacific, from China to Queensland.
[edit] Sexing
- Nudibranchs are hermaphroditic, however they do not fertilise themselves when breeding and will pair up, with both individuals then laying eggs.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Not recommended for keeping in captivity due to their sensitivity.
[edit] Diet
- Extremely fussy eaters, the Notodoris Minor exclusively feeds on calcareous sponges belonging to the Leucettidae family.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Very delicate to changes in their environment. Requires an SG of 1.023-1.025.
[edit] Behaviour
- Constantly on the prowl for food, they are a form of sea slug therefore move quite slowly and can be a target for boisterous fish.
[edit] Identification
- This nudibranch is a member of the Doridoidea family, it has a broad flat foot with it's gills midway along it's body hidding under 3 lobes. It's coloured a very bright vivid yellow, including the rhinophores, and this is criss-crossed with thin black lines, as if it's been splashed by black paint.
[edit] Pictures
 Minor Notodoris |
