Berghia Nudibranch

Berghia verrucicornis

Saltwater Invertebrate Species Group: Nudibranch Family: Aeolidiidae

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Water parameters

Temp 76-80 F Temperature

Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.

pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of Hydrogen

Measuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.

NO3 1-20 ppm Nitrate

While less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.

NO2 <0.0001 ppm Nitrite

It is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia

PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm Phosphate

It is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.

NH3 <0.1 ppm Ammonia

It is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death

Ca 380 - 450 ppm Calcium

Supporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae

KH 8 - 12 dKH Alkalinity

It acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.

Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm Magnesium

It enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.

SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG Salinity

Essential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals

ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction Potential

A higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.

About Berghia Nudibranch

General information

The Berghia Nudibranch can biologically target and remove Aiptasia and the Berghia Nudibranch has been proven to be successful in this endeavor. They can be extra effective if kept in groups. They are best housed in tanks with plenty of live rock and away from aggressive predators. 

Diet & nutrition

All they eat is pesky Aiptasia with none present they will not survive more than 5-6 days.

Determining sex

Asexual

Breeding & spawning

They will easily bread as long as a food source is present, amphipods will feast on their eggs and larvae. Once the larval start to eat Aiptasia they will no longer mess with them.

Cautions

They only eat Aiptasia, so if you no longer have Aiptasia in your tank you should pass them along to another hobbyist in need or they will day.

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