1"+ (Large) Aiptasia Eating Berghia Nudibranch

Rescue your reef aquarium with Berghia nudibranchs—the safe and effective way to eliminate pesky Aiptasia anemones. Unlike other biological control options, such as Copperband butterfly fish or Peppermint shrimp, these dedicated sea slugs exclusively feast on Aiptasia.

Why Choose Large Berghia Nudibranchs?

• 100% Reef Safe: Specifically targets Aiptasia, leaving your valuable corals and invertebrates alone.

• Explosive Reproduction: Start with just a few nudibranchs and watch them multiply into colonies of tens or hundreds in just a few months—ideal for tackling even the toughest infestations.

• Fastest Result: Best for largest Aiptasia consumption and survival rate.

• Egg Layer: Likely mated and ready to lay egg spirals upon arrival.

• Low Maintenance: Thrives in standard reef conditions with no special care needed, as long as Aiptasia are present.

Product Details:

• Quantity: 1 live Berghia stephanieae nudibranch.

• Size: Each nudibranch measures approximately 1 inch or longer from the tip of the oral tentacles to the tail.

• Adult: Can potentially reach up to 1.25" inch.

• Starting Colony Size: Recommended minimum of one nudibranch per 10 gallons, with at least 2-3 for effective group hunting and reproduction.

Considerations: 

• Predation Risk: Be aware that large nudibranchs may be vulnerable to predatory fish and invertebrate like wrasses and Peppermint shrimp.

• Group Hunting: A group of 3-4 large nudibranchs may be required to tackle a large Aiptasia measuring 1/2 inch across.

• Gradual Impact: Expect to see significant reductions in Aiptasia within 2 months. The eggs laid by Berghia nudibranchs hatch in about 2 weeks, and the hatchlings take at least 1 month to grow large enough to consume substantial amounts of Aaiptasia daily. 

• Starvation Risk: Rapid Berghia reproduction can eliminate Aiptasia seemingly overnight once a critical nudibranch population threshold is reached, so consider rehoming the colony if necessary to prevent starvation.

Dead On Arrival (DOA) Guarantee:

• 2-Hour Notice: Notify StepByStep Fishkeeping within 2 hours of delivery in the rare event you experience a DOA.

• Full Photos/Videos: Provide full photos or videos of the dead nudibranchs in the original shipping container and packaging.

• Store Credit: Full store credit given at the free shipping package or a-la-carte purchase rate for any dead Berghia nudibranches, excluding shipping charges, for approved DOA cases.

• Carrier Delay: While we cannot cover carrier delays, we’re dedicated to working with you to make things right on a case-by-case basis.