Barnacle (Cirripedia sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Cirripedia. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Scientific nameCirripedia sp.
FamilyCirripedia
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyReef Safe
TemperamentPeaceful
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 68-82°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
Diet and feeding
Filter feeders that consume microscopic plankton, phytoplankton, and suspended organic particles from the water column. Often thrive in nutrient-rich or established systems with regular feeding schedules or natural food production.
Origin and habitat
Cosmopolitan in marine environments worldwide, found in rocky intertidal and shallow reef zones across all oceans.
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