Glass anemones (Aiptasia)
Glass anemones (Aiptasia)
Aiptasia (Aiptasia sp.) – natural food for Berghia nudibranchs
Aiptasia anemones are among the most well-known pest organisms in saltwater aquariums. They reproduce quickly and uncontrollably, can displace corals and even harm other invertebrates with their potent stinging cells.
Once introduced – usually via live rock, new coral fragements, or imports – they are difficult to completely remove.
Optimal food for Berghia
Since Aiptasia are the sole food source for Berghia nudibranchs (Berghia stephanieae), as a company in the EU, we offer live Aiptasia for continuous feeding.
This way, you can continue to care for your Berghia long-term or specifically pass them on even after successfully combating an Aiptasia infestation.
🌊 Water parameters for healthy Aiptasia
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 °C |
| Lighting | any |
| Flow | any |
| pH value | 7.8–8.2 |
| KH | 6.5–12 |
| Ammonium (NH₄) | 0 ppm |
| Nitrite (NO₂) | 0 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 0–50 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0–3 ppm |
| Calcium (Ca) | 300–500 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1000–1600 ppm |
| Density (SG) | 1.022–1.028 |
🍤 Feeding
Aiptasia are not picky and accept all common food types, which makes their keeping in the aquarium particularly easy.
⚠️ Important Notes
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Aiptasia display aggressive behavior towards other aquarium inhabitants. Therefore, they should not be introduced into tanks with delicate corals or invertebrates, but exclusively used as a food source for Berghia or for research purposes.