Blue Velvet Slug, Blue Velvet Nudibranch

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Blue Velvet Slug

Scientific Name

Chelidonura varians

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Expert-only

Disposition

Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size

24 gallons

Mature Size

3 inches

Placement in tank

Any

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Blue Zoo Aquatics 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. This is somewhat reflected in the price of the animal in comparison to other companies.

Other Common Names

Blue Velvet Nudibranch, Head Shield Sea Slug

Description

Velvet Slugs are best kept in an aquarium with Flatworm problems. Mostly nocturnal, these cryptic slugs will spend their waking time cleaning up problematic flatworms and will disappear when they are no longer in the aquarium.

Diet

Specific feeder on flatworms. Will not likely eat anything else and will slowly starve in an aquarium without this food source.