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Painted Hypselodoris Aquarium Care Guide

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Keeping Painted Hypselodoris in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: filter_feeder
  • Minimum tank size: 50 gallons
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other peaceful invertebrates and small, non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing with predatory fish or invertebrates that might prey on nudibranchs.
  • Special requirements: Requires a mature reef aquarium with stable water parameters and a consistent supply of its specific sponge diet. Very sensitive to water quality fluctuations and medications. Not recommended for novice aquarists due to specialized feeding and environmental needs.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-26°C (72-79°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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