Giant Striped Sea Slug - Navanax inermis

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Giant Striped Sea Slug

Scientific Name

Navanax inermis

Reef Compatible

With Caution

Care Level

Expert Only

Disposition

Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size

30 gallons

Mature Size

8 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Eastern Pacific

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Blue Zoo Aquatics Arrive Alive and Stay Alive guarantee will not apply to this animal due to it's delicate nature. However, we do overpack these animals a little larger than most other companies in the industry to ensure they arrive in good condition.

Other Common Names

Striped Sea Hare, Chelidonura inermis

Description

The Giant Striped Sea Slug tops out at over 8" when fully grown making it one of the largest in it's family. In the wild, they feed on bubble shell snails and nudibranchs. In captivity, these slugs have been known to eat the dreaded Montipora eating nudibranchs and have become a popular choice in the control of these voracious pests. They will consume other snails in the aquarium as well so care must be used. They will usually ship no more than 2" long so most snails will be left alone while slug is small.