Tunicates in the reef aquarium?

Eagle aquatics315 · Jan 24, 2018

I seen some tunicates at my local LFS and was just wondering, have any of you guys kept these guys before and what the care is on them. Im thinking about picking some up and would like some more info on them. Thanks_

nautical_nathaniel · Jan 24, 2018

Eagle aquatics315 said:
I seen some tunicates at my local LFS and was just wondering, have any of you guys kept these guys before and what the care is on them. Im thinking about picking some up and would like some more info on them. Thanks_

They're super finicky. In some tanks they will do really well and then just disappear over the course of a couple of days. Not a whole lot of information is out there about the proper care and conditions these critters need. Tidal Gardens did a video recently about them:

saltyfilmfolks · Jan 24, 2018

They are filters , so require a lot of DOCs and high bacterial concentrations. So mature tanks in general unless you expert.

Similar to some NPS coral care and sea fans.

Fatheree.
https://reefs.com/magazine/an-introduction-to-tunicates/

Dr Shimek.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rs/