What to feed Elysia crispata?

April 11, 2006
From: Alexandra Ahnide

Note added 30 May 2006: This is most probably Elysia clarki, a new species which was previously considered a colour form of E. crispata

I have had three Lettuce slugs [Elysia crispata ]  in my reef tank for about two weeks. I want to make sure they are well fed. Is there anything I can ask for at my local fish store to supplement their diet?

I have plenty of algae, but it's quickly disappearing . . .

I was thinking of trying Nori used for Sushi, since I've seen sheets floating in the tanks at the store?

Thank you,
Michele

Thedancecoop@hotmail.com

Ahnide, A., 2006 (Apr 11) What to feed Elysia crispata?. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16230

Dear Alexandra,
I guess what they like to eat in your tank is what is disappearing. I am afraid the particular algae they eat is not available commerially but it seems as long as you have a light which aids photosynthesis and so keeps the plants growing, lettuce slugs seem to survive quite happily. Lettuce slugs are one of the solar-powered slugs which you can read about on the Forum, so I suspect feeding them artificial food which doesn't have chloroplasts will not be the right thing
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Apr 11). Comment on What to feed Elysia crispata? by Alexandra Ahnide. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16230

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