velvet nudibranch

[md fishes]

Anyone know of a LFS that carry them?

Thanks

[Pufferpunk]

" it must be provided with a steady diet of flatworms in order to thrive. "

Do you have flatworms?

[ostrow]

Sorry if this comes off as grumpy, but really, given that he's been in the hobby over 5 years and really has shown on the board that he knows his stuff, don't you think it is safe to make the assumption?

I've never seen them in an lfs that I'd buy anything from. Once at Scott's, once or twice at Living Sea at huge prices. But nowhere reliably. I'd have to recommend liveaquaria for something like this. Most lfs don't get them because they are notoriously horrible shippers. But that then means you have to mail order them, and given that they are horrible shippers, well, it's a Catch-22 if ever there was one.

Given the nature of the animals, if I were to trust someone to ship them I'd go high-end like Inland or good reputation like the Drs.

[Pufferpunk]

I've been in the hobby just as long & still had to look up what they eat.

[madadi]

what a Scrooge.

[NewSchool04]

If you do end up getting one Drew, you gotta call me over so I can see that thing feasting! Don't forget to research what happens if they go into a powerhead, etc.

[Pufferpunk]

He probably already knows that...

[NewSchool04]

but I don't know and I really don't feel like looking it up but . . . I'd like to know.

[Pufferpunk]

I guess you're just another dummy then!

[DgenR8]

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[BenjieC]

There is a LFS between Elgin and St Charles on Randal Rd that usually has them. If it's the nudi I'm thinking of.

[ostrow]

Apologies to all.

FWIW I don't think they cause collateral harm when getting mushed in a powerhead, though I understand they like to inspect powerhead intakes Unless they differ from other nudis in that regard but I haven't read that.

The trickier thing though will be finding ones alive locally ... md fishes, if you do find them anywhere please do update b/c there have been a number of unresolved threads on these animals in the past -- meaning, people hunted for them and didn't find them or find any that survived.

[sugartooth]

If you are willing to try shipping, Reefer Madness has them on more than a few occasions. Good luck!

[md fishes]

Thanks guys. Yes, i have flatworms and I have had a heck of a time finding things that will eat them. I've dosed FWE but they just come back. I'm at witts end over here!!!

[ostrow]

Yeah they hide in teh sand if you have a sandbed. A good wrasse will work ... a halichoeres. Can your tank handle one?

[Pufferpunk]

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My apologies too, although Pat knows he's no dummy! All in jest.

[md fishes]

I have a 6 line now. What is the common name for halichoeres?

[ostrow]

halichoeres is a ... uh.... genus? There are many species ... Radiants, Yellow and Green Coris, Melanarus, Mystery/Christmas, and many other halichoeres varieties.

[md fishes]

Thanks ostrow. Didn't know if it was a genus or species you were referring too. Guess I am not as smart as you thought I was. Ha ha......

[FishboyBT]

I know yellow coris's work

[fishyfishy23]

I believe I saw them at Old Orchard Aquarium in Skokie.. call first though I could be wrong.