Berghia Nudibranch for aptasia problems?

Mortgaged Reefs · Oct 3, 2012

I have read several very positive articles about these guys and was wondering if anyone here has had a positive experience with them? I was thinking about buying 4 of them for my 30 reef. I am eaten up with aptasia from my aptasia-x that didnt go so well -- and I need some help. They sell from $13.59 ea - $16.99ea Berghia Nudibranchs : REEF TOWN, Berghia Nudibranchs for saltwater aquariums

Does anyone local breed them? They seem easy to breed. Anyone up for the challenge? I dont have the time or space or the right wife:) Aquarium Culture of the Aeolid nudibranch Berghia - Reefkeeping.com or anyone want to purchase some if i were to undertake this challenge?

Thoughts/opinions?
Marshall

kmaintl · Oct 3, 2012

They work really well, but once they finish and have no more to eat, they will starve to death. See if anyone local to you have them and when they finish with their tanks, they'll need to find a good home for them. Check your local reef club forum, craigslist, etc. This is usually how our local reefers adverstise them.

Mortgaged Reefs · Oct 3, 2012

local would be great! but i would have a feast for them that would last them for a bit :)

kmaintl · Oct 3, 2012

you'll be surprise how quickly they get through it all. LoL

pickupman66 · Oct 3, 2012

I would get a few but my wrasses would eat them up fast.

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Mortgaged Reefs · Oct 4, 2012

I definately have a feast for them. Anyone else want a group buy? -- or anyone want to buy mine after a few months?

thereeferdude · Oct 4, 2012

I would be interested in a group buy or being next in line if they get passed around. Either way it would make it more affordable and efficient. My peppermint shrimp just aren't cutting it. PM me if you or others want to move on this in the near future.

Dowtish · Oct 4, 2012

pickupman66 said:
I would get a few but my wrasses would eat them up fast.

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They say that once they consume an aiptasia, they dont taste very good. And that is supposed to stop them from eating them. But I know my melenurus wont care, and even if he doest eat it, it will kill it with his one bite.