Blue Dorid (Hypselodoris bullocki)
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Blue Dorid
Blue Dorid
Hypselodoris bullocki
Difficult
113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
113.6 Litres (30 US G.)
7.62 cm 5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
1.020 - 1.025
8.1 - 8.4
297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R
298.706 K
25.556 °C
537.67 °R23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
Rare
2-3 years
Contents |
Alternative names
- Blue Dorid, Purple Nudibranch, Bullock's Hypselodoris
Synonyms
- Chromodoris bullocki
Origin
- They are found on reefs across the Indo-Pacific, from China to Queensland.
Sexing
- Nudibranchs are hermaphroditic, however they do not fertilise themselves when breeding and will pair up, with both individuals then laying eggs.
Tank compatibility
- Not recommended for keeping in captivity due to their sensitivity.
Diet
- Extremely fussy eaters, Dorids mainly prey on bryozoans and sponges.
Environment Specifics
- Very delicate to changes in their environment. Requires an SG of 1.023-1.025.
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.
Identification
- Doridoidea have a broad flat foot, a fleshy mantle and a circle of gills on the posterior of the nudibranch. They range in colour from pale lavender to rich purple with a thin white line encircling the mantle. The gills and rhinophores are yellow or orange.
Pictures
 Blue Dorid Pair |
 Lavender Pair |
