Nudibranch - Gem
Photo: Mark Paterson.
It is a brownish colour with blue spots on a brown background, the gills are tipped with blue and it has a pronounced skirt on its edge.
- Scientific Name
- Dendrodoris dennisoni, Dendrodoris gemmacea
- Habitat
- Commonly found in shallow coastal waters along rocky shorelines in depths of 1 to 15 m.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 100 litres minium at least 6 months old
- Diet
- Seems to be a general grazer, though will probably feed on sponges as well.
- Special Requirements
- Needs Specific sponges for food, if you can't supply the sponge they will die. Cover power heads.