Minor Notodoris (Notodoris minor)
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Minor Notodoris
Notodoris minor
Notodoris minor
Difficult
113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL
113.6 Litres (30 US G.)
8.89 cm 7.6-8.9cm (3-3.5 ")
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
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Alternative names
- Minor Notodoris
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, the Notodoris Minor exclusively feeds on calcareous sponges belonging to the Leucettidae family.
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
- This nudibranch is a member of the Doridoidea family, it has a broad flat foot with it's gills midway along it's body hiding 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.
Pictures
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