Dendrodoris nigra feeding

January 9, 2001
From: Chris Benson

I found a Dendrodoris nigra nudibranch in my reef tank (thanks to the SSF I was able to make the ID). What do these guys eat?

Also, would there be any problem putting it into a tank with a small octopus?

Thanks,
Chris

crbenson1@rcn.com

Benson, C., 2001 (Jan 9) Dendrodoris nigra feeding. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3495

Dear Chris,
Have a look at my reply to JK's message which arrived about 3 seconds before yours. Concerning co-existence with an Octopus. I wouldn't like to say. Most Octopuses love to eat snails, many drilling a hole through their shell to get in. I can't say if they eat nudibranchs, as there are no inedible remains to be left as evidence. If the worst happens you could always let us know and I can put it on the Sea Slug Predators List.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Jan 9). Comment on Dendrodoris nigra feeding by Chris Benson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3495

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